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Microsoft inks China joint ventures to expand MSN (Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. said on Tuesday it will
make a major push into China's Internet market with two joint
ventures that will expand its MSN Internet services for the
world's most populous country.
Microsoft, Philips tie up software deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp., the world's largest
software maker, said on Tuesday that Philips agreed to use the
U.S. firm's software for playing digital audio and video on the
Dutch electronics maker's semiconductors and consumer
electronics products.
Information Leaks Too Fast for Microsoft (AP)
AP - The difficulty of keeping secrets in the instantaneous age of the Internet and digital cameras should come as no surprise to the world's leading technology company, Microsoft Corp. But this week, the behemoth software maker apparently was caught off guard.
Microsoft Unveils New Windows Mobile (AP)
AP - Microsoft Corp. unveiled Tuesday a new version of its Windows operating system for mobile devices that adds such features as PowerPoint viewing while making it easier for gadget makers to equip phones and handheld computers with typewriter keyboards and iPod-sized hard drives.
Microsoft, India's Tata team up to deliver IT solutions (AFP)
AFP - US computer software giant Microsoft Corp. and India's biggest software services exporter, Tata Consultancy Services, announced plans to jointly deliver information technology solutions.
Microsoft partners on refactoring for Visual Basic 2005 (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft and Developer Express on Tuesday are announcing availability of Refactor! for Visual Basic 2005, a free plug-in that provides refactoring to Visual Basic 2005 developers.
Developers Hold Key To Windows Mobile 5.0 Success (TechWeb)
TechWeb - With its new Windows Mobile 5.0 platform, Microsoft is attempting to extend its software hegemony beyond PDAs and into converged portable devices, which combine smart cellular phones with media players.
Microsoft Unwraps Windows Mobile 5 (PC World)
PC World - New handheld OS offers increased reliability, improved hardware support, and a host of new features.
Latest Microsoft Vulnerability Opens Windows 2000 Service Packs To Attacks (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Remote code vulnerability found in the way Windows Explorer Web View handles certain HTML characters.
Microsoft, Tata Extend Their Telecom Outsourcing Partnership (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft is advancing its outsourcing partnership with India-based Tata Consultancy Services.
Microsoft Unveils New Windows Mobile (AP)
AP - Microsoft Corp. unveiled Tuesday a new version of its Windows operating system for mobile devices that adds such features as PowerPoint viewing while making it easier for gadget makers to equip phones and handheld computers with typewriter keyboards and iPod-sized hard drives.
Sony Introduces New Wireless Laptop (AP)
AP - Sony Corp. on Tuesday introduced the first mass-market laptop with built-in cellular technology for accessing the Internet over a wireless connection.
AOL Jumps Into Free E-Mail Business (AP)
AP - Its subscription business in decline, America Online Inc. is launching yet another product on the open Web: a free, ad-supported e-mail service tied to its instant-messaging platform.
Yahoo Introduces Online Music Service (AP)
AP - Internet powerhouse Yahoo Inc. is introducing an online music subscription service that will enable consumers to download thousands of songs onto their portable MP3 players for $60 annually, undercutting the prices of the current industry leaders by more than 60 percent.
Information Leaks Too Fast for Microsoft (AP)
AP - The difficulty of keeping secrets in the instantaneous age of the Internet and digital cameras should come as no surprise to the world's leading technology company, Microsoft Corp. But this week, the behemoth software maker apparently was caught off guard.
Google steps up fight for the China market (Reuters)
Reuters - Web services leader Google Inc. has
won a license to operate in China and has bought a Web address
as it battles Yahoo Inc. in the world's second-largest Internet
market.
Star Wars Video Games Through the Ages (AP)
AP - There are probably enough "Star Wars" video games to fill a space cruiser. And let's face it: Many of them probably should have been destroyed along with those pesky Death Stars.
Sony Expands Wireless Options For Vaio Notebook (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Sony unveils a wireless notebook with integrated technology for accessing the Internet over Wi-Fi technology and Cingular Wireless's nationwide Edge network.
Update: IBM's Gluecode Deal Adds A New Wrinkle To Its Open-Source Strategy (TechWeb)
TechWeb - By adopting Gluecode's revenue model, IBM will test the subscription services model of open source companies such as Red Hat
Microsoft, Philips tie up software deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp., the world's largest
software maker, said on Tuesday that Philips agreed to use the
U.S. firm's software for playing digital audio and video on the
Dutch electronics maker's semiconductors and consumer
electronics products.
Microsoft inks China joint ventures to expand MSN (Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. said on Tuesday it will
make a major push into China's Internet market with two joint
ventures that will expand its MSN Internet services for the
world's most populous country.
Google steps up fight for the China market (Reuters)
Reuters - Web services leader Google Inc. has
won a license to operate in China and has bought a Web address
as it battles Yahoo Inc. in the world's second-largest Internet
market.
America Online to unveil free e-mail service (Reuters)
Reuters - America Online will begin offering a
free e-mail service on Wednesday tied to its popular instant
messaging service, ahead of a big relaunch of its free AOL.com
Web site later this year.
AOL Jumps Into Free E-Mail Business (AP)
AP - Its subscription business in decline, America Online Inc. is launching yet another product on the open Web: a free, ad-supported e-mail service tied to its instant-messaging platform.
Yahoo Introduces Online Music Service (AP)
AP - Internet powerhouse Yahoo Inc. is introducing an online music subscription service that will enable consumers to download thousands of songs onto their portable MP3 players for $60 annually, undercutting the prices of the current industry leaders by more than 60 percent.
Nintendo Mobile Game Machine Goes Online (AP)
AP - Taking up the fight with Sony Corp.'s recently released PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Co. plans to bring online multiplayer action to its own handheld gaming system.
Information Leaks Too Fast for Microsoft (AP)
AP - The difficulty of keeping secrets in the instantaneous age of the Internet and digital cameras should come as no surprise to the world's leading technology company, Microsoft Corp. But this week, the behemoth software maker apparently was caught off guard.
Sony Introduces New Wireless Laptop (AP)
AP - Sony Corp. on Tuesday introduced the first mass-market laptop with built-in cellular technology for accessing the Internet over a wireless connection.
Stevie Wonder releases video for blind (Reuters)
Reuters - Stevie Wonder is releasing the
first video containing an audio track for people who have
trouble seeing, according to the blind singer's Web site.
Yahoo launches music subscription service (Reuters)
Reuters - Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday said
it was launching a new online music subscription service,
aggressively competing against current providers such as Apple
Computer Inc. , RealNetworks Inc.'s Rhapsody
and Napster Inc. with lower pricing.
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