AOL launches video search service

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As the war between the two web giants, Google & Yahoo, rages on, AOL joins the arena by quietly launching a new video-on-demand service.

AOL Video Beta, launched Thrusday, grants users the access to over 15,000 licensed and original videos from Time Warner, including music videos, news segments from CNN & MSNBC and Warner Bros. movie trailers.

AOL is expected to only officially announce the new beta service on Tuesday, but users can already access the service by visiting the AOL search homepage, and selecting the 'Video Search' on the menu on the left.

View: AOL Video Search (Beta)

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#1 figgy on 04 Jul 2005 - 14:13

I was excited about this after I saw what AOL did in the Online Spotlight section of Windows Media Center.
Unfortunately when I try to play videos. It says AOL media plug-in required with no link to the plug-in.

(1 reply) #2 Ely on 04 Jul 2005 - 14:25

it looks nice, #1 did you try to play the video with Internet Explorer or with another browser?

#2.1 figgy on 04 Jul 2005 - 14:30

I figured it out. I am logged in as a non-admin. I peeked at the source to figure out that it need Winamp.
Now it works fine.

I like AOL & Yahoo's service. I can never find anything worthwhile in Google.
Kudos to AOL.

(2 replies) #3 CrisCr0ss on 04 Jul 2005 - 16:15

i dun like how you need Winamp that is kind of restricting people and forcing people to use their software nonetheless i use winamp...

#3.1 bucko on 04 Jul 2005 - 16:45

I dont like how windows tries to forces you to use IE

aol own winamp so what you expect? It shows Winamp aint dead.

#3.2 TheSarge on 05 Jul 2005 - 02:09

Sort of like how RealOne insists you use it's products and that no other product but RealOne will work with Real Video.
Meanwhile, RealAlternitive works just fine with Real Video.

Anyways, here's what I get when I try and use http://search.aol.com/aolcom/video

QUOTE

We're working hard to put the finishing touches on our new video player. During this beta period, we don't yet support Firefox 1.0.1+. For best results, please use Internet Explorer.

Playback is also available in the following browsers:

* - Firefox 1.0
* - Netscape 7.1+

If you'll excuse me, my head is about to explode.

#4 AV0X on 04 Jul 2005 - 19:06

Only works on Intetnet Explorer btw (for now). But it works great, the "Browse Videos" section that opens up after you launch a video seems to be more advanced than MSN Video.

(1 reply) #5 threedaysdwn on 04 Jul 2005 - 19:36

Two web giants?

What about MSN?

#5.1 bangbang023 on 04 Jul 2005 - 22:28

In the world of the average user, MSN doesn't come close to Yahoo or Google.

#6 Cyranthus on 05 Jul 2005 - 16:46

just keep making AOL Instant Messenger... all their other "software" they can shove up their asses.

and yeah, LOL when was AOL ever a "web giant" ... more like a "web annoyance"

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