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Blockbuster is Planning Video Services on Top of Live Mesh
Written by Frederic Lardinois / December 1, 2008 10:06 AM / 3 Comments
According to the Dallas Morning News, Blockbuster, the beleaguered video rental chain, is planning to use Microsoft's Live Mesh platform to deliver streaming video to desktops and mobile devices. The Continue reading »


Another Microsoft Yahoo Deal in the Works?
Written by Lidija Davis / November 29, 2008 9:28 PM / 4 Comments
Yet another report has surfaced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire Yahoo!. Not only is a different number being reported - $20 billion - but there is a new Continue reading »


Microsoft Working on Free Vaccine for Windows Viruses
Written by Rick Turoczy / November 19, 2008 2:02 AM / 8 Comments
It's no secret that - as the most widely deployed operating system - Microsoft Windows has the ignoble distinction of being the primary target of virus and malware developers everywhere. Continue reading »


Microsoft Opens Online Store in US: Charges More
Written by Lidija Davis / November 16, 2008 9:29 AM / 25 Comments
In an attempt to cut down on its carbon footprint, Microsoft last week opened an online store in the U.S, making it the fourth country that offers downloads directly from Continue reading »


New Profiles Turn Windows Live Into a Social Networking Service
Written by Frederic Lardinois / November 13, 2008 7:00 AM / 2 Comments
Microsoft announced Windows Live Profiles today, which takes some lessons from social networking sites and FriendFeed. The new profile page provides a central hub for all your online activities on Continue reading »


Microsoft's New Photo Sharing Service: Live Photos
Written by Frederic Lardinois / November 12, 2008 10:00 PM / 8 Comments
Microsoft today announced a new photo sharing product, Microsoft Live Photos, which integrates very nicely with Microsoft's Windows Live Photo Gallery desktop photo application, and is yet another product in Continue reading »


Microsoft Releases Major Update to Windows Live: New Applications and Third-Party Integration
Written by Frederic Lardinois / November 12, 2008 9:01 PM / 7 Comments
Microsoft just announced the availability of a number of new and updated online applications in its Windows Live suite: Windows Live Photos, Profiles, People, and Groups. In addition, Microsoft also Continue reading »


Microsoft Could Pay More to Be on More Phones
Written by Marshall Kirkpatrick / November 12, 2008 9:44 AM / 1 Comments
Deals are in the works to make Microsoft the default search and advertising provider for Verizon mobile phones, one of the biggest carrier networks in the US. That would mean Continue reading »


Sun to Distribute MSN Toolbar with Java
Written by Frederic Lardinois / November 10, 2008 12:40 PM / 6 Comments
We have written a lot about Microsoft's struggle to gain back market share from Google in the search engine market. Microsoft's latest attempt at this is a distribution deal with Continue reading »


Small Basic Teaches Kids How to Program
Written by Lidija Davis / November 8, 2008 11:54 AM / 22 Comments
After a year in the making, and with very little fanfare, Microsoft last month launched Small Basic, a free programming language aimed at kids. Unlike Scratch and Alice, tools designed Continue reading »


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