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Microsoft and RIM to Bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry

Microsoft and Research In Motion (RIM) have announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones. As a result of this collaboration, the companies say that BlackBerry smartphone customers will enjoy easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform. The integration of Windows Live services into the BlackBerry platform will allow customers who use Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger on their BlackBerry smartphone to benefit from the BlackBerry platform architecture with the ability to communicate in real-time using push technology, and offering an exceptional mobile communications experience. Customers will also be able to seamlessly access their Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger account

Using Slackware Linux as a Live CD Toolbox

IconLinux Live CD's are very popular these days, especially since the inception of Knoppix. Live CD's are very useful as a plug and play Linux systems for schools who want to use Linux beside their normal operating system, but Live CD's are also useful for demo-ing Linux or to try if Linux works well on some machine. Another advantage of Live CD's is that it is more difficult to break things, after rebooting the Live CD you will have a completely fresh system.

Microsoft's Xbox Live-on-a-mobile 'Live Anywhere' service still coming. Eventually

Live Anywhere arrived to a big fanfare when it was first revealed in early 2006, with demos - now clearly revealed as fantasy mock-ups - that showed gamers editing their Forza Motorsport 2 cars on mobiles, texting them over to friends, accessing their Xbox Live GamerTags on their phones and playing their Live Arcade game collections on a suitably powerful handset.

Microsoft Live Search cuts dead wood, writes finis to books

Microsoft’s priorities for Live Search, a distant third and slipping further behind Google and Yahoo, were laid out clearly earlier this week, and they boil down to a classic e-mail subject line: Make money fast. That means more focus on the greater potential profits of commercial search (otherwise known as shopping) and initiatives like Live Search Cashback (see “Attention, Microsoft searchers, look for hot footwear bargains under the flashing blue icon“). It also means the end of the line for more public-spirited projects that don’t pay (at least in hard currency), like Live Search Books and Live Search Academic.

Microsoft launches Live Search cashback program - update

(RTTNews) - Software giant Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) said Wednesday that it will offer ad-funded cash rebates to customers who find and purchase products through a new program called Microsoft Live Search cashback. This is one of the latest efforts of Microsoft to increase its market share in searching, which is dominated by Google (GOOG). Microsoft has roped in companies such as eBay Inc. (EBAY), Barnes & Noble.com (BKS), Overstock.com Inc. (OSTK), and Sears Holdings Corp. (SHLD) as partners in the new program. The Live Search cashback portfolio includes more than 10 million products from more than 700 merchants, including more than 13 of the top 40 U.S. retailers. Microsoft also said it has delivered a new Live Search travel destination, Live Search Farecast in order to find the best travel deals on the Web.

Microsoft and RIM to bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry smartphone customers

Microsoft and RIM to bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry smartphone customers Microsoft Corp. and Research In Motion (RIM) have announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones. As a result of this collaboration, BlackBerry smartphone customers will have easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform.

Announcing: Community Games on Xbox LIVE Beta

Today, we delivered on the promise we made at GDC to democratize game development with the launch of the newly designed XNA Creators Club Online Web site and the highly anticipated beta of Community Games on Xbox LIVE. When we announced this new service at GDC 2008, it was met with great excitement around the world. Now we’re pleased to offer you an opportunity to interact with this new site and test out the distribution pipeline to Xbox LIVE! If you’re a already a premium member, you will be able to join us in the Community Games on Xbox LIVE Beta immediately, where you can submit your games and review others games, and enjoy playing them on Xbox LIVE! If you are not a member, sign up today and get involved in making game development history.

Microsoft Launches Live Search Cashback and Live Search Farecast

Yesterday Search Engine Watch broke the news that Microsoft Live Search would offer cash rebates to consumers who purchase products while searching on Live.com.

Wednesday's Xbox Live Arcade Game Releases (7/2/08) (Soul Calibur - Xbox Live Arcade)

The soul still burns with today's Xbox LIVE Arcade release of the SEGA Dreamcast (and arcade) fighting game SoulCalibur. SoulCalibur is now available from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points ($10). SoulCalibur has long sat on Gamerankings.com's top 10 list. See how it holds up nearly 10 years later.

Microsoft's Live Search scraps book digitization project

Microsoft's Live Search Team is ending its book search efforts, according to a blog post Friday. Its Live Search Books and Live Search Academic sites will be discontinued next week, and books and academic publishings will show up in regular search results rather than separate sites.

Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday: the Sudoku Warlords edition

Another Wednesday, another Xbox Live Arcade update. This week brings two new titles to the table: Buku Sudoku, a hearty Sudoku game with multiplayer and over 1,000 puzzles, and Warlords, a remake of the Atari multiplayer Breakout-style game. Both titles are now live on the Xbox Live Arcade.

Microsoft Live Search Will Be the Default on HP PCs

HP consumer PCs will default to Microsoft Live Search as Microsoft moves for broader distribution of Live Search. Microsoft's Live Search toolbar will give HP buyers direct accesss to a variety of onlline services and tools, including HP's Snapfish service. Microsoft hopes to be able to place sponsored links before more Internet viewers.

Video Games Live Concert at NVISION 08 Announced

Video Games Live is the most successful video game concert in the world ––-- an immersive performance featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top musicians perform special musical arrangements with exclusive video footage, synchronized lighting, and interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience. Having already performed to sold-out audiences around the world since 2005, Video Games Live continues its groundbreaking 2008 tour with a stop at NVISION 08. The Video Games Live concert will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6 p.m.

Microsoft Live Search Shares the Wealth

On May 21, 2008, Microsoft announced two innovative search products for consumers – Live Search Cashback and Live Search Farecast – that will give something back to the end user when they find and purchase products through Live Search. Designed as a rewards account, these new products may give Microsoft an edge in eCommerce search.

Webby Awards 2008: live blog

Zoe Margolis live-blogs direct from the 12th Annual Webby Awards in New York City. Who's in? Who's out? Who's around? Join her live from 7pm EST/ 12 midnight BST for live updates from web-celeb central.

Windows Live Services to BlackBerry Smartphone Customers

US : Microsoft and Research In Motion (RIM) announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones. As a result of this collaboration, BlackBerry smartphone customers will enjoy easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform.

COVER IT LIVE LETS BLOGGERS BLAB ABOUT BREAKING STORIES

As blogging has become more mainstream, so has the phenomenon of "live blogging." That's where a blogger covers an ongoing news event in real time, posting new information as it emerges. Live blogging has become commonplace for technology-related events such as Steve Jobs's keynote speeches, but has also become popular in other spheres as well. Both ABC News and The New York Times have live-blogged recent political debates.

Gates and Ballmer at D: Live Blog

CARLSBAD, Calif.--So I'm here live at D6 and ready to live blog the Bill and Steve show, along with Webware's Rafe Needleman. If this newfangled tech works, the live blog will be below.

Nickelback Joins Live Nation Artists in Exclusive Global Partnership

LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino announced today that the company has entered into a long-term global partnership with Nickelback, one of the most successful contemporary hitmaking and touring rock bands in the world. Nickelback is the fourth global superstar that Live Nation has signed to a unified rights deal, on track with the company's strategic plan to sign four to six such deals with world-class artists in the first year of operation of its Live Nation Artists division.

Nickelback Joins Live Nation Artists in Exclusive Global Partnership

LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation LYV President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino announced today that the company has entered into a long-term global partnership with Nickelback, one of the most successful contemporary hitmaking and touring rock bands in the world. Nickelback is the fourth global superstar that Live Nation has signed to a unified rights deal, on track with the company's strategic plan to sign four to six such deals with world-class artists in the first year of operation of its Live Nation Artists division.

Nickelback Joins Live Nation Artists in Exclusive Global

LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation LYV President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino announced today that the company has entered into a long-term global partnership with Nickelback, one of the most successful contemporary hitmaking and touring rock bands in the world. Nickelback is the fourth global superstar that Live Nation has signed to a unified rights deal, on track with the company's strategic plan to sign four to six such deals with world-class artists in the first year of operation of its Live Nation Artists division.

Nickelback Joins Live Nation Artists in Exclusive Global Partnership

LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino announced today that the company has entered into a long-term global partnership with Nickelback, one of the most successful contemporary hitmaking and touring rock bands in the world. Nickelback is the fourth global superstar that Live Nation has signed to a unified rights deal, on track with the company's strategic plan to sign four to six such deals with world-class artists in the first year of operation of its Live Nation Artists division.

Nickelback Joins Live Nation Artists in Exclusive Global Partnership

LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino announced today that the company has entered into a long-term global partnership with Nickelback, one of the most successful contemporary hitmaking and touring rock bands in the world. Nickelback is the fourth global superstar that Live Nation has signed to a unified rights deal, on track with the company's strategic plan to sign four to six such deals with world-class artists in the first year of operation of its Live Nation Artists division. (Photo: here) Shaped by Mr. Rapino, the new partnership contemplates all areas of Nickelback's global music enterprises, including three touring and album cycles, with an option for a fourth.

Nickelback Joins Live Nation Artists in Exclusive Global Partnership

LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino announced today that the company has entered into a long-term global partnership with Nickelback, one of the most successful contemporary hitmaking and touring rock bands in the world. Nickelback is the fourth global superstar that Live Nation has signed to a unified rights deal, on track with the company's strategic plan to sign four to six such deals with world-class artists in the first year of operation of its Live Nation Artists division.

HP PCs Will Ship with Live Search

HP consumer PCs will default to Microsoft Live Search as Microsoft moves for broader distribution of Live Search. Microsoft's Live Search toolbar will give HP buyers direct accesss to a variety of onlline services and tools, including HP's Snapfish service. Microsoft hopes to be able to place sponsored links before more Internet viewers.


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