Nothing says Independence Day like a beautiful fireworks show, barbecues with great friends or family and, of course, the sense of freedom that comes along with being an American.

We’re big believers in freedom, which is why we’ve made it possible to record any type of online content your heart desires using a bundle of easy-to-use, yet powerful, software. No matter your plans this 4th of July, products from our best-selling Replay Capture Suite are here to save the day, offering up great media-capturing ways to boost up your celebration.

1. Gather Culinary Inspiration

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Good food and fun holidays bring people together – it’s a fact. You can kick your appetizers, entrees and desserts up a notch with the assistance from the experts of Food Network… and a little help from us.

Replay Media Catcher lets you record any video (or live stream) from Food Network online. There’s practically unlimited inspiration for the perfect 4th of July BBQ, including delicious cocktails, themed sweets, and all the grilling tips and trick you can imagine.

Bonus! With the new live stream monitor feature for PC, you can actively track and record any event online, so you don’t have to miss any broadcasts while enjoying your festivities.

2. Create the Perfect Playlist

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Music can often be an under-appreciated aspect of a celebration – but when the right tunes are on, it can turn any get-together into a full-on party!

With the help of Replay Music, you can build your perfect Independence Day playlist chock full of summer hits, or even capture pre-existing ones straight from the sources themselves. Either way, you’ll definitely be prepared for a great 4th of July party.

Replay Music is a totally unique audio recorder that was built specifically for recording music from online streaming services and websites. With this program, you can record music from sites like Spotify, Pandora, Soundcloud and Apple Music, and save them all into high quality MP3 files.

3. Capture Amazing Fireworks

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What 4th of July is complete without a staggering display of fireworks to end the day of fun? After all of the grilling and celebration is done, there’s really nothing better.

Properly equipped with Replay Video Capture, it’s simple to screen record and save any fireworks live stream you can get your hands on, whether it be your own local event or the incredible Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.

Replay Video Capture is the only 100% legal way to grab super high quality recordings of any online video, so you can get your fill of stunning pyrotechnics without having to brave the crowds or be glued to the TV.

There’s been a ton of bustle in the media industry surrounding the recent acquisition of Dreamworks by network giant, Comcast (read more here). While this may not sound scary on the surface, it will most certainly affect you, the viewer, directly.

Let’s be straight here – Comcast purchased DreamWorks to expand their content through what’s called vertical integration. A Medium article we came across describes it perfectly as “the equivalent of the mall owning the stores and also the products sold within the stores.”

The problem with big media companies getting even bigger is that they begin too push out smaller, independent media. Just last year for example, Sesame Street was purchased by HBO in the never-ending battle to bring in and satisfy more cord-cutting subscribers to their service.

“In 2009, Comcast (a cable company) bought NBCUniversal (a cable network). Within that network, you can watch numerous TV shows… And that’s just on NBC. The full range of TV shows is much larger when you factor in all of the other TV networks that are under the NBCUniversal umbrella…

By merging the cable company with cable networks, that integrates two of the three vertical segments in the cable TV marketplace. In our earlier analogy, this would include the mall and the stores within the mall.

That’s news from 2009 though. The last remaining vertical segment is the TV shows. This is where DreamWorks comes in.”

With these 3 powerhouse vertical segments in works together, Comcast is stamping their name to the front of the streaming competition. This move could prevent other services like Netflix and Hulu from accessing more TV shows and movies for their catalogs, as Comcast continues to try to attract customers away from the competition and appear more valuable overall.

While Comcast can trace their own company’s successes to the fact that they offer multiple unique services under the same umbrella, in the end the consumer still has to pay for Internet to access any of it – a service that Comcast still owns… where’s the fairness in that?

What do you think about this acquisition, and the future of online media as a whole? We’re curious to hear from you in the comments below.

With only a month until the NBA Finals begin, each game, team and player is ramping up for even more intense head-to-heads on the court. The Cavs are already playing an undefeated season after burying the Hawks in last nights’ game, and the Warriors certainly aren’t being slowed down with the absence of Steph Curry these last few games. Everyone’s in it to win it.

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You can capture every last dunk rebound and moment of insanity from the NBA Playoffs – streaming live from NBA League Pass – and store them in a high quality format with Replay Video Capture. With our media recording software, fans can easily create high quality videos of every 2016 Playoff game. It’s the ONLY program out there that perfectly records video anywhere online without circumventing copy protection technology, making it totally legal for personal use.

Just watch our short demo video to learn how easy it is to record the NBA Playoffs right here. So… what are you waiting for?

We spend a lot of time analyzing debug logs and frequently give customers a quick video to test, which means we’re often in search of short clips that end play a vital role in the data logging process. Needless to say, we watch a lot of videos (and other types of media) and want to share them with you!

Summer is well on its way, and we’re definitely feeling the heat already. With hot weather (and lots more of it) on the way, we couldn’t help sharing this adorable video of a baby elephant cooling off in the afternoon.

Combine your live stream access with Replay Video Capture’s powerful capabilities and you get production quality recordings of every remaining game! In fact, it’s the only software on the market that can record streaming video perfectly while being 100% legal to use.

Don’t miss a minute of the championships this year — capture it all seamlessly with Replay Video Capture for Mac or PC!

We’re huge fans of podcasts – there are so many different topics, styles and people spanning the space, anyone can find that perfect kind of audible entertainment!

Today’s shows can often draw images of pop culture hosts, technology enthusiasts or news anchors; styles ideal for adults. In reality, however, there’s a growing catalog of podcasts made specifically for children — and family time — that can bring the wonder of radio to kids everywhere.

Listening to kid-friendly podcasts is a great way to spend quality, engaging family time (especially away from the TV) and expand learning with new forms of media that cover a variety of topics. Below you’ll find a smattering of our absolute best finds – use the Media Guide in Replay Radio to subscribe to, schedule, record and save them all!

1. Fergus Ferry

Based on the kids book series of the same name, Fergus Ferry is a podcast full of wonderful, enriching messages and lessons for young children — all with Dr. Seuss style rhyming that kids can’t get enough of! Following the journeys of a willful ferry boat, this podcast is as adorable and endearing as it is educational.

2. Storynory

Planning a family road trip this coming summer vacation? Stock up ahead of time on Storynory, a wonderful podcast that combines the magical forces of children’s stories, fairy tales and professional storytellers and actors. Each story told in every episode is a true adventure that will keep younger kids and families entertained for hours!

3. Brains On!

Kid (co-hosts) teach kids in this awesome podcast that shares a different science lesson in each and every episode. From creepy-crawling spiders to the origin of boogers, the mission to Pluto to beginner’s meteorology, the amazing folks at Brains On!cover topics that are as cool as they are informative for kids.

4. Story Time

Bedtime stories take on a whole new meaning with this podcast perfect for putting your toddler, preschooler or young child to sleep. Ideal for ages 2-12 years old, Story Time(by Bedtime FM) has amazing, engaging stories that are the best length for entertaining and relaxing small children; 20 minutes or less and they’ll be on their way to nap time!

5. The Thrilling Adventure Hour

Meant to replicate classic, old-timey radio shows, The Thrilling Adventure Hour is a throwback podcast for the modern family. With a stage, 6-piece orchestral ensemble and guest stars like Jon Hamm and Patton Oswald, this podcast is a musical, fun-filled exploration any family can enjoy. Warning: may contain some strong language.

We spend a lot of time analyzing debug logs and frequently give customers a quick video to test, which means we’re often in search of short clips that end play a vital role in the data logging process. Needless to say, we watch a lot of videos (and other types of media) and want to share them with you!

Sometimes, you just have to try something for yourself.

This month, our “video of the month” series brings you an impromptu science experiment in freezing cold Canada with seriously cool results.

Apparently, boiling hot water can often freeze faster than cold water… who knew?!

The best time of the (digital) year is finally here, and we all know what that means – discounts, discounts, discounts!

This Cyber Monday, we’re excited to offer you a whopping savings of 50% on the Replay Capture Suite for Mac or PC. Just use the code REPLAY50 for PC or REPLAY50Mac for Mac products during checkout to receive your discount!

The all new Replay Video Capture 8 has finally arrived! We’re excited to offer you the best of recording streaming software made even better. Beyond the amazing elements already in Replay Video Capture, this latest update boasts a slew of new features, including:

Game Recording – Thanks to cool new hotkeys, recording a game has never been easier.

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