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Microsoft wins big European TV deal
(Reuters)
Reuters - Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) will use
Microsoft's software to deliver television and
video-on-demand over its upgraded Internet Protocol network
starting this summer, the two companies said on Tuesday.
Microsoft Readying Windows Live Shopping
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft Corp. is building a Windows Live Shopping site.
Microsoft Refreshes IE 7 Beta 2 Preview
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft updates the Beta 2 preview of Internet Explorer 7, saying that the next generation browser's rendering engine is now complete.
Microsoft Admits Internet Explorer Mistakes
(PC World)
PC World - Software giant waited too long to innovate, Bill Gates says.
Microsoft Cracks Down on Phishing
(PC World)
PC World - Company unveils a global initiative to fight cybercriminals.
Microsoft working on mobile game device: report
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Microsoft Corp. is working on a
handheld gaming device that will also play music and movies in
a challenge to rivals such as Sony and Apple, the San Jose
Mercury News said on Monday.
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Microsoft Refreshes IE 7 Beta
(PC World)
PC World - Software giant also will preview its Atlas framework at the MIX 06 show this week.
Microsoft Vows To Keep Pressure On Phishers
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft on Monday promised to file more than 50 new lawsuits against phishing scammers before the middle of the year.
Gates Q&A: Changes Around The Office
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft's chairman sits down with us to preview the many updates to be made to Office.
Is Microsoft Working on Another Secret Project?
(PC World)
PC World - Chip maker Transmeta reveals that it is helping the software giant build...something.
Google to Introduce Finance Section
(AP)
 AP - Online search engine leader Google Inc. is devoting a section of its Web site to information about the stock market and corporate America, filling a gaping product hole as it continues to battle for Internet traffic with rivals Yahoo Inc., MSN and America Online.
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Designer Fashions Flourish Online
(AP)
 AP - Margaret Forehand, a self-proclaimed designer fashion junkie, has been pleased with the plentiful offerings found on luxury stores' Web sites recently.
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Amazon.com Modifies 'Abortion' Queries
(AP)
AP - Amazon.com Inc. said Monday it had modified the way its search engine handles queries for the term "abortion" after receiving an e-mail complaint that the results appeared biased.
Web Site to Sell Items From TV Shows
(AP)
AP - A new Web site could carry America's fascination with celebrities and the art of product placement on TV to dizzying levels.
Analysts: Ruling Could Hurt Amazon.com
(AP)
AP - When a New Jersey judge ruled that Amazon.com Inc. breached a groundbreaking contract with Toys R Us Inc., she delivered with the legal blow a public scolding, calling company executives obstinate, arrogant and even childish.
China blocks VOIP calls for two years: FT
(AFP)
 AFP - China has moved to protect its fixed telephone line business by banning free Internet telephone services for at least two years, the Financial Times reports.
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Burning Questions: No Copying From First High-Def Players
(PC World)
PC World - The first HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc players will ship soon--without any support for consumer copying.
LG Elec hopes to win GSM market with "choc" phone
(Reuters)
 Reuters - LG Electronics (066570.KS) said on
Tuesday it will start shipping its "Chocolate" mobile phone in
Europe by early May, in an attempt to break through in the GSM
markets where it lags far behind its direct rivals.
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Novell Plans SUSE Linux 11 For 2008
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Just as version 10 is shipping, a Novell exec provided a sneak preview of the next version. It will offer virtualization for servers and storage, enhanced security, a compiler and run-time, and identity management and provisioning.
Oracle 3Q Profit Surpasses Expectations
(AP)
 AP - Oracle Corp. said Monday its quarterly profit rose 42 percent, marking the business software maker's most significant strides since embarking on a high-priced shopping spree of software makers more than a year ago.
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China blocks VOIP calls for two years: FT
(AFP)
AFP - China has moved to protect its fixed telephone line business by banning free Internet telephone services for at least two years, the Financial Times reports.
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Google launches financial news, data, blog site
(Reuters)
Reuters - Google Inc. is introducing a
financial news, stock quote and chat service that seeks to
shake up the online finance information market now dominated by
Internet media rivals and online brokers.
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Google to Introduce Finance Section
(AP)
AP - Online search engine leader Google Inc. is devoting a section of its Web site to information about the stock market and corporate America, filling a gaping product hole as it continues to battle for Internet traffic with rivals Yahoo Inc., MSN and America Online.
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Designer Fashions Flourish Online
(AP)
AP - Margaret Forehand, a self-proclaimed designer fashion junkie, has been pleased with the plentiful offerings found on luxury stores' Web sites recently.
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Web Site to Sell Items From TV Shows
(AP)
AP - A new Web site could carry America's fascination with celebrities and the art of product placement on TV to dizzying levels.
Amazon.com Modifies 'Abortion' Queries
(AP)
AP - Amazon.com Inc. said Monday it had modified the way its search engine handles queries for the term "abortion" after receiving an e-mail complaint that the results appeared biased.
Senator weighs FCC enforcing Net neutrality
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Senate Commerce Committee Chairman
Ted Stevens on Monday said he is considering a mechanism in
which the Federal Communications Commission would be charged
with ensuring that consumers can go wherever they choose on the
Internet or run any Internet-based application.
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Verizon wins deregulation of broadband, rivals say
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Communications regulators have
granted Verizon Communications exemption from numerous
regulations on its business broadband data services, the
company's competitors said on Monday.
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Google Partners With Nike On Soccer Site
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Google and Nike launch a Web site for soccer fans that offers video, information on games and players and social networking.
Microsoft Refreshes IE 7 Beta 2 Preview
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft updates the Beta 2 preview of Internet Explorer 7, saying that the next generation browser's rendering engine is now complete.
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