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Comcast Corp. has said that they are planning to launch a new website which would invite people to upload videos. This would be similar to the market favorite YouTube but the videos uploaded to Comcast might end up being broadcast nationwide.

The company is currently testing the service Ziddio.com and it is expected to be open to public sometime late this month or in December.

The site is expected to host contests for the best video under preset themes. They are currently asking the visitors to post videos showing why they should be part of the Jedi Order in exchange for prizes.

The company says that the best videos uploaded will be shown on Comcast’s video on demand service. They might even end up being shown on a special episode of “Clean House”.

Mobile Phone maker Sony Ericsson has said that they are now acquiring the software company UIQ Technology.

Sony Ericsson already uses applications developed by UIQ on their high end mobile devices.

Mats Lindoff, the company’s chief technology officer said in a statement on this new development: “UIQ offers excellent technical flexibility, enabling us to provide compelling features such as push e-mail, Internet browsing, end-user personalization, and enhanced music applications.”

They expect this deal to be complete within the next couple of months. And after the deal is complete, UIQ Technology will operate as a separate subsidiary under Sony Ericsson.

Sony Ericsson has been using UIQ 3.0 on their products like P990, M600, and W950.