Orb MyCasting Makes It Possible to View Internet Videos on Mobile Phones

Orb Networks announced the launch of the free MyCasting service, that makes it possible to add, manage and stream Internet videos, using any mobile device with a browser and media player. Users can now enjoy their favorite videos from YouTube, Google, Guba and DailyMotion while on the move.

"With Orb, it's simple: If you want to watch an Internet video on your cell phone, then watch it," said Costello, chairman and co-founder of Orb Networks. "There are no limits to which videos or how many videos you can watch. It's ridiculous for companies to try and control how people watch Internet videos on their phone. Why should you have to pay for that content on mobile when you get it for free on your home PC?"

A simple download of the Orb software to an always-on Windows PC is all it takes to start MyCasting. The Orb applications allow users to stream the YouTube RSS feed from their home computer to any Web-enabled mobile device with a browser. Because Internet videos aren't formatted to play on cell phone screens, it has been virtually impossible for cell phone users to watch online videos, until now. Orb automatically transcodes the video stream into the appropriate media format, bitrate and screen resolution, making it viewable on the user's mobile phone. No specialized mobile software or separate carrier contract is required.

Orb has developed the "OrbThis" browser plug-in that allows users to add the URL for their favorite Internet video clips to their MyCast library directly from their browser. When users find content, they simply press the "OrbThis" button and the video clip is immediately available through their Orb account. It's even possible to build a playlist of favorite Internet video links and share it with others for viewing through any Web connection.

The Orb MyCasting service and the Internet Video Mobile "OrbThis" plug-in are available for free download at www.orb.com.