BetaNews | Google Adds Real-Time Traffic to Maps

BetaNews | Google Adds Real-Time Traffic to Maps

Google Maps just got better by adding real-time traffic to their mapping service. You can also browse Google Maps on your cell phone.

BetaNews | Verizon Wireless to Launch TV Services

BetaNews | Verizon Wireless to Launch TV Services

We've got TV in your living room, TV on your iPod, now it's TV on your phone. Verizon is launching a new TV service in select areas in the United States. Through compatible mobile phones you can get access to shows by CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox, MTV, and more.

BetaNews | Opera Mini 3.1 Released for Phones

BetaNews | Opera Mini 3.1 Released for Phones

Your phone's browser just got a little bit better with Opera's update to their free Java-based mobile browser. Point your phone to operamini.com to get the update.

BetaNews | Indie Films Added to iTunes Movie Store

BetaNews | Indie Films Added to iTunes Movie Store

There is always a great hype when the major movie studios make moves, but today the IFC strike a deal with the iTunes Store to provide downloads of select independent films for $9.99 USD a movie.

BetaNews | Viacom Strikes Content Deal with Joost

BetaNews | Viacom Strikes Content Deal with Joost



Just after Viacom issued YouTube their content (ninja) takedown, they sign a deal with the upcoming Internet TV service Joost. Joost, formerly known as the Venice Project, comes from the creators of other well known peer-to-peer services such as Kazaa and Skype. It takes the best of the Internet interactivity and mixes it with the best of TV content.