HTML Encrypted Media Extensions

The W3C presented a proposal for video and audio files protection. It is based on a license server : No “DRM” is added to the HTML5 specification, and only simple clear key decryption is required as a common baseline.
It is the missing feature that allows Flash to be still required, notably for on demand video.

OSX Mountain Lion / XCode 4.3

Apple announced OSX Mountain Lion, expected this summer (still in preview state for developers) .

We can also download XCode 4.3, that provides incremental updates (including older versions of the simulator) and code signing through developer ID.

Legacy 1928 Steinway

Editor 8DIO presents 1928 Steinway, a 12 GB piano samples library (2 mic positions) for Kontakt 4 (full version required). Audio demos are available. It is priced 149$.

Bryce 7 Pro/Studio/Hexagon free

Daz3D provides today Bryce 7 Pro, DAZ Studio Pro 4 and Hexagon 2.5 for free (over 800$ value).

UPDATE: the offer has been extented through end of the month ! We can also watch interesting videos about design and texturing with Hexagon (seems really easy, intuitive and powerfull).