DETROIT, September 15 /PRNewswire/ --

YOBI.tv is a new world of digital entertainment, is free, and has contest channels for Vocal Talent, Film Making, Comedy, Photography, Fashion Design, and Innovation. Voting opened August 18 and in the first three weeks of voting the member chosen winning semi-finalists are from USA, Indonesia, Estonia and Australia. The contestants this week are from 35 countries and visitors from more than 80 countries make up contestant views, which have increased 500% in the past fifteen weeks.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, and CLIFTON PARK, New York, September 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- On2(R) video delivers over 50% bandwidth savings compared to leading H.264 implementations

IBC -- On2 Technologies, Inc. (Amex: ONT), a leader in video compression solutions, announced today the launch of its latest video compression format, On2 VP8(TM). This eighth generation of On2 video is the perfect solution for web TV, IPTV and video conferencing companies looking to differentiate their product and service offerings by delivering higher quality video using less data and requiring less system resource for playback.

Need for a More Efficient Video Compression Format is Clear

OAK PARK, Michigan, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- << Presentation to Highlight the Growing Demand for Azure Dynamics' Hybrid Commercial Trucks >>

OAK PARK, Michigan, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles today announced that Scott T. Harrison, Azure Dynamics' Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Merriman Curhan Ford's 5th annual Investor Summit on September 16, 2008 at 2:15 PM (PST). This event will be held at the Mark Hopkins InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco.

LONDON, September 12 /PRNewswire/ -- There was jubilation from officials representing Dr Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) at a meeting of the Brent Planning Committee this week, where the local Council unanimously approved new plans for an GBP8m cultural centre - The Maqam - in Brondesbury Park, London.

The new Maqam Centre, which takes its name from the 'Station of Abraham' in Makkah, will be a dynamic cultural and exhibition space where professionals, scholars and artists from around the world can meet and interact. The Centre will also accommodate exhibitions and educational resources, as well as a cafe open to the public.

NEW YORK and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- KIT digital Builds Interactive Web Environment for Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy Web Shorts

KIT digital, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KITD), a leading global provider of IPTV enablement technology and video-centric interactive marketing solutions, revealed this week its latest work -- a custom-built Web environment created for TV innovator Seth MacFarlane and his new collection of web shorts titled Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (http://www.sethcomedy.com). KIT digital was called upon by Media Rights Capital (MRC), an independent film, television and digital studio.

PARIS and MONTREAL, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- OEM Agreement Integrates Bluestreak's MachBlue into SoftAtHome Operating Platform Delivering Exceptional Interactive Applications to Consumers

SoftAtHome announced today that it has licensed Bluestreak Technology's MachBlue(TM) platform. MachBlue runs Flash(R)-formatted files with a series of custom ActionScript functions on iTV, set-top boxes (STBs), Web tablets and mobile devices. The licensing agreement will see Bluestreak's MachBlue(TM) platform integrated into SoftAtHome's Operating Platform.