At long last, alternatives to streaming media on the web. Microsoft unveiled Silverlight and associated screens shots at NAB. Check out the new streaming media from Move Networks, Inc. that www.abc.com is using to broadcast shows like Ugly Betty, Lost and Desperate Housewives. The claim:

“Okay, quite possibly the sharpest video you’ve ever seen on the web.”

With a claim like that, we had to test it for ourselves. So we tested it out – over WiFi on the 52 inch HD system in the back of the office. We were blown away. Buffering issues? None. Pixelated? After the first 10 seconds or so, it was eliminated. Yes, we were running it in full screen mode as well.

Speaking of recent acquisitions, for those of you following the TellMe voice recognition technology acquisition (also by the folks in Redmond), a new release came out today. I’ve been following TellMe for some time. If you’ve ever used 1-800-555-1212, you’re using TellMe and I’ve found it to be quite useful. I’m usually in a noisy airport when I access the *free* service and it’s performed remarkably well. Microsot may have missed out on DoubleClick, but they got this one right. Also, look for aQuantive to be in play by the big players in the market.

… I’m still chuckling at the Greatest. Website. Ever. VVVVV