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Microsoft Corp has held talks with media companies to license TV networks for a new online pay-television subscription service, according to two people familiar with the plans. The software giant's possible push into the television business comes as Google, Apple, and Netflix have vied for a seat at
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Microsoft's Kinect, a motion-gaming accessory for the Xbox 360 console, has sold 1 million units in its first 10 days on the market, providing a much-needed boost to the games hardware market ahead of Christmas. The device, which allows users to play games using physical movement, gestures, and
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DotNetNuke Corp., the company behind the widely adopted Web Content Management Platform for Microsoft .NET, has announced the release of DotNetNuke 5.6. The new version includes advanced features such as site search, enhanced analytics support, and improved content approval workflows. These enhancements aim to provide organizations with more control
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The Trusted Computing Group (TCG), a worldwide organization that creates open standards for trusted computing, has elected Dell and Samsung as Contributor Advisors to its board of directors for a one-year term. This move is aimed at strengthening the organization's efforts to create open specifications for trusted computing,
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Insiderslab.com released reports detailing insider trading activity in several major companies, including Starbucks, Microsoft, MGM Resorts, Coca-Cola, and Chimera Investment. The reports highlighted significant trades made by company officers and directors, pointing to potential investment opportunities. Analysis of the trades suggests that investors may benefit from researching and understanding
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Microsoft has made a significant splash in the gaming world with the introduction of Kinect, a motion-sensing device that eliminates the need for plastic game controllers. Building on the momentum created by Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation Move, Kinect has poised itself as a leader in
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Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp. (TAIEX:2498) is set to kickstart the sales of two new Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphones, the HTC HD7 and HTC 7 Mozart, in Taiwan through two local telecom carriers, Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX:2412) and Taiwan Mobile Co. (TAIEX:3045). This move is anticipated to
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As organizations begin migrating to Windows 7, many are considering BitLocker encryption to address regulatory compliance mandates and internal privacy requirements. Wave Systems Corp. has announced the availability of Wave(R) BitLocker(R) Manager for Windows(R) 7, a comprehensive set of tools for the central management of Microsoft'
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PennyStockAlley.com, a premier micro cap research firm, offers comprehensive research and technical analysis to its subscribers, helping them identify high-octane stocks that are often overlooked by mainstream investors. The firm's Investment Stock Report provides daily alerts on micro cap and small cap companies poised for significant market
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NASTY GAL INC., an online fashion retailer, has implemented the BlueCherry enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution at its San Francisco Bay area headquarters. The new system will manage vendors, product styles/colors/sizes, purchase orders, and inventory, aiming to improve inventory integrity, integrate business processes, and drive operational efficiencies. Vice
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Console gaming is expected to reach new heights this holiday season as Microsoft's Kinect and Sony's Move motion controllers make their mark on the market. The prediction market survey by International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals that 2.5-3 million Kinect sensors will be sold in the
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Music fans around the world are in for a treat as MTV Games and Harmonix announced that the legendary music of The Doors will be the first available for download in Rock Band 3. The iconic band's music has been a staple of rock music for decades, and
