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Microsoft Confirms: Bungie Is Developing New 'Halo

In an interview shot for MTV News on Tuesday, Microsoft’s head of Xbox business Don Mattrick, confirmed to me that Bungie is indeed working on a new "Halo" game of some sort for Microsoft.

Next Halo Novel Coming In Fall '08

Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—and Microsoft are pleased to announce the latest novel and its author in the New York Times bestselling Halo series. Nebula nominee and Prometheus Award finalist, Tobias Buckell has been tapped to write Halo: The Cole Protocol, due in Fall 2008. The new novel will be the sixth in the New York Times bestselling series based on the blockbuster Microsoft and Bungie Studios' Halo video games for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system. An unabridged audiobook edition will publish simultaneously with the new novel.

EntreMed receives new patent for 2-Methoxyestradiol analogs

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Nanomaterials key to new strategies for blocking metastasis

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Microsoft and Apache - What's the Angle?

A week ago, we discussed Microsoft's contribution to the Apache Foundation. Now, Bruce Perens has written an analysis "exploring the new relationship of Microsoft and the Apache project, how it works as an anti-Linux move on Microsoft's part, and what some of the Open Sourcers are going to do about having Microsoft as a rather untrustworthy partner." In particular, he notes: "...Microsoft can still influence how things go from here on. If they have to live with open source, the Apache project is Microsoft's preferred direction. Apache doesn't use the dreaded GPL and its enforced sharing of source-code. Instead, the Apache license is practically a no-strings gift, with a weak provision against patent lawsuits as its most relevant term. Microsoft can take Apache software and embrace and enhance, providing their own versions of the project's

Kerry Gerontianos Selected As Microsoft Digital Worldwide Partner Conference USA Spokesperson

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 5, 2008 -- Incremax, a New York City business-driven technology consultancy for Microsoft product solutions is pleased to participate with Microsoft, and other International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) country leaders, to bring Microsoft partners and company executives together using social media. Kerry Gerontianos, President & CEO of Incremax and President-elect of the IAMCP for the USA, was chosen to be part of the kickoff of this new collaboration blog with a 60-minute webcast, led by IDC Senior Analyst Michael Fascette, on this partner panel sharing experiences on sustaining profitability by capitalizing on the latest technology trends and delivering innovative products and services in their respective countries and companies.

Microsoft's Annual Report Reveals OSS Mistakes

mjasay writes "Microsoft's most recent annual report suggests that the company is increasingly coming to grips with open source, yet also seems determined to perpetuate myths about open source that poorly serve it and its shareholders. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has suggested before that 'free software means no free soda' for Microsoft employees; but this is perhaps the first time that Microsoft has managed to enshrine its ignorance in a public document. In the annual report, Microsoft makes two primary false claims about open source: 1) Open source companies don't invest in research and development and instead largely free-ride on Microsoft's patents and copyrights; and 2) Open source projects don't innovate and instead mimic Microsoft's products.

Why do so many gamers dislike Halo?

Along with a strong foundation of loyal gamers at Halo’s hands, the series has a wide variety of haters. Some of whom are Playstation fans who don’t like Xbox (for what ever reason, brand loyalty perhaps or just ignorance), and so with Halo being the face of Xbox 360 inevitably hate Halo as well. Other haters are "true", hardcore PC gamers who frown and look down from their high horse saddles of PC shooters and see Halo as an inferior breed. Then we have people who just hate Halo for the rebellious status. Now, I won’t be too naive, these aren’t all the haters of the Halo brand and that’s not all of their reasons no doubt, yet they make up a good portion of them. There are people who started off by enjoying the original Halo, which in itself was a great and very different fantasy propelled shooter of its time as it offered an in

Halo Wars Xbox 360 Screenshots

Halo Wars” is a strategy game based on the legendary “Halo” universe. Players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. “Halo Wars” will immerse gamers in an early period of the storied “Halo” universe, allowing them to experience events leading up to the first “Halo” title for Xbox.

Microsoft Looks for Creative Director for New Halo Game

A new job posting in GamaSutra has revealed that Microsoft is looking for a creative director for an unannounced Halo game. Below is the job description:

Halo: Combat Evolved - v1.0.7 Hotfix Patch Available Now

WorthPlaying reports: Microsoft has released a new patch for Gearbox/Bungie's first person shooter Halo: Combat Evolved. This upgrade brings your Halo retail to 1.0.7.0615 and addresses the exploit currently being abused to make Halo servers unresponsive.

ROCK BAND CONTINUES TO DEBUT NEW SINGLES IN DOWNLOAD CATALOG WITH NEW RELEASES FROM STAIND, SCARS ON BROADWAY AND THE NEW NO2

ROCK BANDâ„¢ CONTINUES TO DEBUT NEW SINGLES IN DOWNLOAD CATALOG WITH NEW RELEASES FROM STAIND, SCARS ON BROADWAY AND THE NEW NO2

YAHOO SPURNS JOINT MICROSOFT-ICAHN BID TO REVAMP FIRM, ACQUIRE SEARCH BUSINESS

TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Yahoo Inc. said late on Saturday that it rejected a restructuring proposal from Microsoft Corp. and the investor Carl Icahn, and the Sunnyvale, Calif., Internet-services giant called on Microsoft to bid for the whole company. Yahoo said the Microsoft-Icahn plan, which it said would turn Yahoo's search business over to the Redmond, Wash., software giant and the rest over to the New York investor, was presented as a take-it-or-leave it proposition. "This odd and opportunistic alliance of Microsoft and Carl Icahn has anything but the interests of Yahoo's stockholders in mind," Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock said in a statement. Yahoo said that while it rejected the restructuring, it offered two alternatives: "It repeated its offer to sell the entire company to Microsoft for at least" $33 a share, and it "offered to nego

Some Developers Leaving Google For Microsoft

recoiledsnake writes "We have heard about lots of talented developers jumping ship from Microsoft to Google, but is the trend beginning to turn? Dare Obasanjo (a Microsoft employee) writes about a few high-profile people picking Microsoft over Google — either making the jump directly, or choosing Microsoft after receiving offers at both. Sergey Solyanik is back to Microsoft and he primarily gripes about the culture and lack of career development at Google. He writes, 'Everything is pretty much run by [engineering] — PMs and testers are conspicuously absent from the process. Google as an organization is not geared — culturally — to delivering enterprise class reliability to its user applications.' Danny Thorpe, who was the key architect of Google Gears, is back at Microsoft for his second stint working on developer technologies rel

Bungie has three new projects on the go

It seems there are two other new projects on the go at Bungie as well as the mysterious, still not properly announced, new Halo game. However, we shouldn't get too excited just yet as big announcements about them are still some time away.

Microsoft confirms revised Xbox 360 controller...

Microsoft has revised the controller for its Xbox 360 controller and will release the new product this fall, according to a Wednesday report. The changes have to do with improving the d-pad's operation and confirm earlier reports of a new controller, though the news comes short of expectations. According to Microsoft staff, the product is available for a limited time and in markets outside of North America.

Microsoft Tries a New Ad Agency

Diomidis Spinellis writes "An article in this week's Economist outlines Microsoft's marketing response to Vista's travails and Apple's hip Get a Mac campaign. Describing the recent Mojave Experiment as 'Microsoft at its worst,' the article's writer wonders whether hiring a new hot ad agency, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, to put together a $300m campaign can make Microsoft look cool. Can money buy you love?"

Microsoft Might Return With New Deal for Yahoo--if Icahn Wins Proxy Fight

The pressure for Yahoo to knuckle under and do a deal with Microsoft just keeps rising. This morning, Microsoft said in a statement that it’s willing to return to the table for a new deal—either for Yahoo’s search operations or even for the whole company—if a new board proposed by activist financier Carl Icahn is elected at Yahoo’s Aug. 1 annual meeting.

Microsoft fesses up to a new, tweaked Xbox 360 controller

According to gamesindustry.biz, Microsoft is confirming a slight revision to its Xbox 360 controller design. Apparently, the new iteration of the gamepad includes enhancements to its d-pad, which admittedly has always been somewhat lacking. In Microsoft's words: "The new limited edition green wireless controller offers enhancements to d-pad functionality, which will add to the experience of playing games where the d-pad is the primary control mechanism."

Microsoft Opens Windows 7 Blog

Microsoft wants a discussion with customers and partners about Windows 7, its next-generation operating system. A new Microsoft Windows blog has been opened, and Microsoft plans two Windows events. Microsoft says it intends to listen to what the world has to say about Windows 7. An analyst said innovative features will also be needed.

IBM, New York State to Invest in Nano-Chip Technologies

New York Gov. David A. Paterson on Tuesday announced significant new investments by IBM and New York state, accelerating New York state's international leadership in nanotechnology research and development and creating up to 1,000 new high-tech jobs Upstate. The state will provide a total of $140 million in economic development grants, leveraging more than a 10-to-one private investment of $1.5 billion from IBM.

LeapFrog Lets the Games Begin: New Web-Connected Gaming Handhelds Available Now

New Leapster2 and Didj(TM) Learning Platforms Change Playing Field for Educational Gaming EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parents and kids will be winners with two new web-connected educational gaming systems from LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF), a leading developer of technology-based learning products. The company today announced the Leapster2 Learning Game System, the latest handheld from the popular Leapster(R) family, and the all-new Didj Custom Gaming System are now available at major retailers and at http://www.leapfrog.com/gaming. In addition, 14 new software titles will launch from now through the holidays, including games featuring popular characters and stories from leading entertainment properties. Both gaming systems will connect to the new, proprietary LeapFrog(R) Learning Path, a free online tool

Microsoft Bets Big On Computing For the Car

dstates writes "The automobile industry may be hurting, but Microsoft is doubling down and making a massive new investment in its automotive business unit. Microsoft already works closely with a number of car companies and will enhance that effort with more people and more resources. Sync developed as a collaboration with Ford Motor Co. allows motorists to control their cell phones, music players and navigation systems with voice commands while they drive. Microsoft is also making 'Live Search' technology available to automakers to develop in-car search and navigation. Detroit native Tom Philips, the new unit leader said 'There are a lot of technologies that are two to three years out that are going to provide even more connectivity and innovation.

New Nikon COOLPIX Digital Cameras Feature Easy-to-Use Shooting, Sharing, Sending Capabilities

MELVILLE, N.Y. , Aug. 7 -- Nikon Inc. announced the launch of six new COOLPIX digital cameras featuring robust technologies designed to make photography easy and fun. New to the COOLPIX product line and present in each of the new cameras is the Scene Auto Selector Mode, which automatically selects the right scene mode for the image you are shooting for carefree photography. Nikon COOLPIX also makes taking great portraits a snap with new technologies, including Smile Mode, which automatically triggers the shutter when a subject is smiling and Blink Warning, which displays a message when it detects that a subject has blinked. In addition to these aforementioned features, present in select models of this new COOLPIX line are amazing technologies such as a TOUCH-SCREEN interface, Wi-Fi transmission and GPS capabilities.

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