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by Stan Beer
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Monday, 03 July 2006 |
Sony Australia today unveiled the VGN-AR18GP (AR18), in the Australian launch of the world’s first Blu-ray Disc notebook computer. The AR18 enables users to edit and burn HD footage on a personal computer in native 1080 resolution. However, users will have to pay big money for the privilege.
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by Stan Beer
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Sunday, 02 July 2006 |
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Windows 98 and Millenium Edition users will no longer be supported by Microsoft from July 11, leaving an estimated 70 million users exposed to hackers. In addition, security vendors are following Microsoft's lead and phasing out support for the ageing Windows versions, leaving users open to new virus attacks, according to a report in the Washington Post.
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by Stan Beer
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Sunday, 02 July 2006 |
There was a very funny movie made about 20 years ago called The Money Pit. The lead character, played by Tom Hanks, is renovating a ramshackle mansion and asks the builder how long it will take to complete. The builder replies casually, "Two weeks." Months later, Hanks' character asks the same question, the builder gives him the same answer, and they both laugh ironically. Microsoft reminds us very much of that builder.
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by Stan Beer
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Saturday, 01 July 2006 |
The past week has not been a good one for Microsoft as far as senior staff is concerned. First the head marketing honcho for Windows Live martin Taylor either walked or got the boot - no-one really knows which. Now, one of the software company's leading evangelists is leaving to smell the daisies for a year before defecting to arch-nemesis Google. Both senior staffers were long termers.
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by Stan Beer
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Friday, 30 June 2006 |
Reports that Toshiba is selling its HD-A1 high definition video player below cost are false, according to a senior executive from the company. What’s more, the executive claims Toshiba is still firmly committed to the view that HD DVD technology will prevail over Sony backed Blu-ray, despite suggestions that the company is wavering.
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by Stan Beer
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Friday, 30 June 2006 |
A Toshiba senior executive has predicted that Microsoft will release an Xbox 360 model with an internal HD DVD drive before the end of the year.
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by Stan Beer
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Friday, 30 June 2006 |
Last month news of a collaboration called URGE between cable entertainment giant MTV and Microsoft was presented as offering real competition to Apple iTunes. However, a new collaborative announcement between MTV and Apple has put paid to any impression that Microsoft and MTV is an inseparable team fighting a common foe.
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by Stan Beer
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Friday, 30 June 2006 |
It is sometimes said that imitation is flattery - or something like that. So no-one really believes Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Kaz Hirai when he says that he wishes Microsoft would come up with some ideas of its own in the games space.
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by Stan Beer
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Friday, 30 June 2006 |
There is something to be said for sticking to your guns if you have a superior product. At least that's what Sony demonstrably believes judging by its recent policies on pricing. PlayStation 3 will be by far the most expensive gaming platform but Sony makes no apology because it believes, despite assertions to the contrary, that it can wipe the floor with Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. Likewise, Sony is convinced that its Blu-ray technology is set to win the high definition video stakes and there are signs that the HD DVD backers know it.
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by Stan Beer
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Thursday, 29 June 2006 |
Google intends to get a piece of the online shopping pie with a new shopping cart payment service for buyers at participating online retailers. The new online service, called Google Checkout (http://checkout.google.com), aims to offer one-stop checkout option that enables shoppers to purchase from participating stores with a single Google login. It also works with Google's search advertising program, AdWords.
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by Stan Beer
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Thursday, 29 June 2006 |
Computer maker Dell has launched a new level of support for server and storage system customers, The company says its Platinum Plus service is the result of a $200 million investment and will integrate Google Earth to provide an interactive 3D command centre for clients.
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by Stan Beer
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Thursday, 29 June 2006 |
A larger screen, longer battery life, increased memory and possibly Bluetooth earphones are new technology improvements that are being touted as features of the new iPod range that was due to be released later this year. The bad news is that for iPod fans is that implementing the improvements will probably force Apple to delay the release of the new range for a quarter and possibly longer.
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by Stan Beer
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Thursday, 29 June 2006 |
Microsoft has acquired iView Multimedia, a UK based digital photo management company, which has an application that can compete directly Adobe products such as Photoshop and Macromedia Fireworks.
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by Stan Beer
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Thursday, 29 June 2006 |
Microsoft has responded to misgivings that users have expressed about its Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program. However, rumours are now circulating about a possibly more ominous intrusion into their privacy by the software giant.
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