Windows XP users, download and enjoy beta 2 of Windows Media Player 11, just released by Microsoft.
Google Audio Player Comes To Light
Google has entered a new market yet again, although the company isn’t doing its own press on this one. Intrepid bloggers found, while exploring Gmail, that there is a new feature present – an MP3 player. This is probably not going to replace any other player you use, but it’s a nice bonus.
Flash Player 9 Heading To Linux
Development continues at Adobe to bring the latest version of its Flash Player to the Linux operating system platform.
Microsoft Portable Media Player Rumors
Engadget has more on the rumored Microsoft portable media player. The reactions in the comment area on Engadget are pretty interesting.
Flash Player Receives Update
After Fortinet called attention to two security flaws in Flash Player, Adobe has released an updated, fixed version. The new release will take users from the vulnerable v8.0.24.0 up to v9.0.16.0.
Flash Player 9, Flex 2, Released
Adobe released the final version of Flash Player 9 earlier this week, as well as Flex 2. This signals a continuation of the spread of Flash, which Adobe is promoting heavily for use in next-generation Web applications. It has already been implemented in a number of services, including some owned by Yahoo and Google.
Google Ships Video Mac Player
The universal binary provided by Google for the Mac version of its video player means it will run on both the PowerPC and Intel-based Mac computers.
Microsoft’s Patch For Flash Player Flops
Microsoft made a step this week towards working cooperatively with other applications, but it resulted in a decidedly less than a positive outcome. A patch for the Adobe Flash Player, offered through the Windows Update service, seems to create more problems than it resolves.
Media Player 11 Expected This June
CNet reports that the Windows XP version of Windows Media Player 11 is scheduled to arrive as early as this June, a bit of a surprise.
Microsofts Criteria For A (non-iPod) Portable Player
Microsoft has released a guide for picking the right portable audio player, focusing on ten criteria: