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"Grouper, the video-sharing startup that launched back in December 2005, is working with Logitech to launch a live uploading service.  Logitech will insert a link in its webcam software that lets users record directly to Grouper's servers, rather than their hard disk.  This sounds very similar to Hellodeo's instant recording application - clicking the link takes users to a page on Grouper where they can access a recording tool (it's not yet clear if this will be a Flash app, or something else).  Once the video is recorded, you'll have the option to post it to Grouper with one click.  The new service is thought to be launching in August.\nGrouper, like all the video startups, has failed to see the same kind of traction as YouTube (last time I checked, Grouper was ranked 2nd out of the newcomers).  Logitech, meanwhile, is riding the wave.  Two popular videos were posted to YouTube demonstrating the \"video effects\" software on Logitech's latest webcams, which lets you superimpose animated characters and accessories on your face.  The first, by the early YouTube star Bowiechick, garnered 285,000 views.  The second, from Make Magazine's Phillip Torrone, scored 500,000.  Sales of the webcams have soared.\nHowever, it's unlikely that this new feature will make much difference to the video-sharing market.  Grouper is certainly one of the stronger players, but it can never surpass YouTube, Google Video and MySpace Video in terms of popularity.\n\n[via CNET]"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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