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Sources: Windows Vista SP1 beta due this week
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft could pull the trigger on putting out a beta of the first service pack for Windows Vista any day with a final release by November, sources close to the company said.
Sources: Windows Vista SP1 Beta Due This Week
(PC World)
PC World - Microsoft Corp. could pull the trigger on putting out a beta of the first service pack for Windows Vista any day, with a final release by November, sources close to the company said.
Mozilla Patches Firefox, Tackles Flaw That Affects Firefox And IE
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Mozilla noted that the patch does not fix the vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
Microsoft Chips Away at Google Search
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - A new report issued Tuesday by research firms SearchIgnite and RBC Capital Markets indicates that Google is dramatically outperforming rivals Yahoo and Microsoft in the race for online advertising dollars.
Firefox Update Fixes Problem with Internet Explorer
(PC World)
PC World - A new update for the Firefox browser fixes an unusual vulnerability that could cause malicious code to run if the browser is launched by Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer.
Microsoft Calls Windows Vista SP1 Reports 'Inaccurate'
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Company officials say Tuesday's reports were a result of a typo in an e-mail to developers.
Microsoft photo technologies aim big
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft is working on a variety of innovative photo projects, ranging from experiments with its 3-D maps offering to massive panoramic photos that users can zoom into for details.
Firefox update fixes problem with Internet Explorer
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - A new update for the Firefox browser fixes an unusual vulnerability that could cause malicious code to run if the browser is launched by Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
Xbox standard-bearer Moore bolts Microsoft for EA
(USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - Microsoft's video game division is taking a one-two punch. Earlier this month came news that the software giant was taking a charge of more than $1 billion to pay for costs related to extending the Xbox 360 warranty to three years. Now Peter Moore, the company's Xbox standard-bearer for the last four years is resigning to join EA Sports as its president. Replacing Moore at Microsoft as senior vice president of interactive entertainment business (Xbox and Games for Windows) is Don Mattrick, who was once EA's president of its worldwide studios.
Head Of Microsoft Xbox Resigns
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The head of the troubled Interactive Entertainment Business unit will be replaced by Don Mattrick, former president at game maker Electronic Arts.
Global PC shipments up 12 percent in 2Q
(AP)
AP - Worldwide shipments of personal computers rose strongly in the second quarter due to growing demand in Asia and unexpected strength in the U.S., two research companies reported Wednesday.
IBM's 2Q earnings up 12 percent
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070719/ap_on_bi_ge/earns_ibm"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070718/capt.1c0b92f428584bb58b1a6af41515f1e5.earns_ibm_nyml306.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=my1eCoxe0SHh0e1cDU3lAw--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="IBM Corp. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Samuel J. Palmisano speaks in New Delhi, India, in this file photo of May 8, 2007. IBM is investing US $6 billion in India to expand its operations here, over a three year period ending in 2009. IBM reports second quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Already on a tear lately, shares of International Business Machines Corp. got another bounce after the technology company reported a 12 percent jump in quarterly earnings and improved its outlook for the rest of the year.</p><br clear="all"/>
Duke: iPhone may be disrupting network
(AP)
AP - Apple Inc.'s flashy new iPhones may be jamming parts of the wireless network at Duke University, where technology officials worked with the company Wednesday to fix problems before classes begin next month.
US targets Chinese music download rules
(AP)
AP - The United States is seeking consultations with China over rules on music downloading and cinema rights that appear to discriminate against foreign sound recordings and films, a U.S. trade official said Wednesday.
Effect of Google cookie policy unclear
(AP)
AP - Google Inc. is shortening the life span of its "cookie" data-tracking file — but it's not clear whether the move would do much to enhance privacy.
U.S. publisher takes action over Harry Potter leak
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/wr_nm/arts_potter_leaks_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070719/2007_07_18t112822_450x274_us_arts_potter_leaks.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=cIbsmcFbAUb6x.QLMMMM.A--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="A security guard stands among boxes filled with editions of the latest Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' inside a Barnes and Noble distribution center at an undisclosed location in the northeastern United States, July 16, 2007. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Copies of the final Harry Potter book
have already been shipped to customers by one U.S. online
retailer, U.S. publisher Scholastic said on Wednesday, and
purported copies of the novel have flooded the Internet.</p><br clear="all"/>
Toshiba recalls more Sony PC batteries
(Reuters)
Reuters - Toshiba Corp. (6502.T) said on Thursday
it has recalled more Sony Corp. (6758.T) laptop computer
batteries due to fire risk.
Nokia starts global positioning service
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/tc_nm/nokia_positioning_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070719/2007_07_19t033644_450x274_us_nokia_positioning.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=QLCKzn_U9W9WsifBqgzNAA--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="The new Nokia N77 is shown at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, February 15, 2007. Nokia (Albert Gea/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Nokia (NOK1V.HE) launched a service on
Thursday which it said would cut the time a GPS-enabled
cellphone takes to pinpoint its whereabouts, opening new
opportunities for location-based online services.</p><br clear="all"/>
Mozilla: Security remains on front burner
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - With the release of its latest Firefox 2.0.0.5 browser, open-source software maker Mozilla claims to have fixed a number of potentially serious vulnerabilities in its flagship product.
IBM net jumps 12 pct as revenue gains on software
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070718/bs_nm/ibm_results_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070718/2007_07_18t161304_450x289_us_ibm_results.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=T1TixJ6O1fEdrsLLFv34yA--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="View of IBM headquarters at la Defense in Paris, May 6, 2005. IBM, the world's largest technology services company, on Wednesday posted a higher quarterly profit as revenue rose 9 percent, helped by software-company acquisitions and growth in computer services. (Philippe Wojazer/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - IBM , the world's largest
technology services company, on Wednesday posted a 12 percent
jump in quarterly profit and raised its 2007 earnings forecast
as revenue surged on software-company acquisitions.</p><br clear="all"/>
U.S. publisher takes action over Harry Potter leak
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/wr_nm/arts_potter_leaks_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070719/2007_07_18t112822_450x274_us_arts_potter_leaks.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=cIbsmcFbAUb6x.QLMMMM.A--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="A security guard stands among boxes filled with editions of the latest Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' inside a Barnes and Noble distribution center at an undisclosed location in the northeastern United States, July 16, 2007. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Copies of the final Harry Potter book
have already been shipped to customers by one U.S. online
retailer, U.S. publisher Scholastic said on Wednesday, and
purported copies of the novel have flooded the Internet.</p><br clear="all"/>
Nokia starts global positioning service
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/tc_nm/nokia_positioning_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070719/2007_07_19t033644_450x274_us_nokia_positioning.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=QLCKzn_U9W9WsifBqgzNAA--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="The new Nokia N77 is shown at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, February 15, 2007. Nokia (Albert Gea/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Nokia (NOK1V.HE) launched a service on
Thursday which it said would cut the time a GPS-enabled
cellphone takes to pinpoint its whereabouts, opening new
opportunities for location-based online services.</p><br clear="all"/>
Nick makes serious investment in casual games
(Reuters)
Reuters - Nickelodeon is investing
$100 million in the expansion of online casual gaming ventures,
the company said Wednesday.
China govt centre says 162 mln Internet users
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/wr_nm/china_internet_users_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070719/2007_07_19t010931_450x319_us_china_internet_users.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=J_h4W92Zd6AzT5Kopi4EHQ--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="A man types on a keyboard in this undated file photo. The number of Internet users in China hit 162 million at the end of June, a state information centre said, with growth in the first six months of this year nearly matching that for the whole of 2006. (Sherwin Crasto/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The number of Internet users in China
hit 162 million at the end of June, a state information centre
said, with growth in the first six months of this year nearly
matching that for the whole of 2006.</p><br clear="all"/>
Walmart.com to let customers review merchandise
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/wr_nm/walmart_reviews_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070719/2007_07_19t003817_450x269_us_walmart_reviews.jpg?x=130&y=77&sig=qfjPVKW91rYMzgv7Vyem2g--" align="left" height="77" width="130" alt="A Wal-Mart store is seen in this undated file photo. Shoppers will be able to review and rate the merchandise sold on Wal-Mart Stores Inc's (Handout/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Shoppers will be able to review and
rate the merchandise sold on Wal-Mart Stores Inc's Web site
beginning on Thursday, as the retailer works to expand its
online capabilities.</p><br clear="all"/>
Chinese actress "most widely read blogger in world"
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/wr_nm/china_actress_blog_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070719/2007_07_19t011355_450x301_us_china_actress_blog.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=v0_bIRSGzbf2gIeGJ8C5gQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Chinese actress-turned-director Xu Jinglei poses for a photo after an interview in Beijing, in this June 1, 2005 file photo. Xu became the world's most widely read blogger this month when her blog logged 100 million page views within about 600 days, the Beijing News said on July 19, 2007. (Alfred Cheng Jin/Files/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Chinese actress-turned-director Xu
Jinglei became the world's most widely read blogger this month
when her blog logged 100 million page views within about 600
days, the Beijing News said on Thursday.</p><br clear="all"/>
EBay 2Q profit up 50 pct., beating views
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070718/ap_on_hi_te/earns_ebay"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070718/capt.44316170f1a046bd9781e380beb42b55.earns_ebay_fx109.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=5_N3rdcVMxdvB2JqFi_sWQ--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="Toys and eBay card games are shown at a cubicle at the eBay Community building in San Jose, Tuesday, July 17, 2007. EBay Inc. is expected to release quarterly earnings on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)" border="0" /></a>AP - EBay Inc. reported Wednesday that second-quarter profit surged 50 percent, easily beating Wall Street expectations thanks to strong sales on online auctions, the automobile classified section and e-commerce sites such as shopping.com.</p><br clear="all"/>
Duke Wi-Fi Crippled by Apple iPhones
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - One of the big selling points of Apple's iPhone is the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, but I.T. pros at Duke University might say otherwise. The iPhones on campus are flooding the school's wireless LAN with as many as 18,000 access requests per second, temporarily knocking out access points for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, according to Kevin Miller, Duke's assistant director of communications infrastructure.
Mac worm hacker vanishes from blogosphere
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Just days after claiming to have written a worm that could be used to attack Mac OS X systems, the anonymous blogger known as Infosecsellout has gone quiet.
Nickelodeon to spend $100 million on online games
(Reuters)
Reuters - MTV Networks' Nickelodeon will spend
$100 million over the next two years to develop online games
aimed at children as it seeks to tap a fast-growing part of the
$30 billion industry.
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