Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Xbox Division Is Back In Black [Business] (Addict 3D)

Microsoft revealed its own financial results for the previous quarter today, showing that the company's Xbox division—better known as the Entertainment & Devices Division, which also includes the Zune and more—was profitable.

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Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Sales Fall 2.3% As 'Halo Effect' Fizzles (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

Microsoft shipped 4.3 million Xbox 360 systems in the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with 4.4 million systems during the same period in 2006.

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Nearly Five Million Holiday Shoppers Navigate to Savings With Zango's Comparison Shopping Tools (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Foregoing crowds at the mall and avoiding the hassle, bad winter weather, and traffic associated with old-fashioned shopping, nearly five million consumers this past holiday season used Zango's comparison shopping tools in search of the best online deals. Zango's tools enable consumers to compare prices across thousands of Internet stores and sites with ease.

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Microsoft's soaring profit tops expectations (Everett Herald)

SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. said its fiscal second-quarter profit topped analysts' expectations and climbed 79 percent, buoyed by rising sales of Windows-based personal computers.

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Monday, January 28, 2008

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The CEO of Armor Games answers a few questions about free gaming. (IGN PC)

January 24, 2008 - Flash gaming doesn't have an illustrious history. The most well known games were built around distractive advertising or a hair thin premise. We've all played penguin golf or flown a helicopter over mountains for a few minutes.

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PC Gaming Made Up 14% of 2007 Sales (1up.com)

Brings up distant rear behind consoles and portables.

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PRESS RELEASE: Gamertag Radio to Unleash Community Vib3s – Kicking Off 2008 With the Gaming Party of the Year (gamesindustry.biz)

In celebration of its three year anniversary, Gamertag Radio will be hosting an event "Community Vib3s" at Club PS14 in Miami, Florida, on February 23rd, 2008. "Community Vib3s" brings to you a fusion of gaming and hip-hop, with performances from some of the hottest local acts.

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PRESS RELEASE: Get the Edge with Gaming Hardware from Specialist Manufacturer Ideazon. (gamesindustry.biz)

Leading gameware specialist, Ideazon Inc. develops, manufactures and markets the next generation of gaming peripheral technologies that enhance the gamers experience. Much of their success has been built around the unique Zboard™.

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Top 60 Little-Known Technology Web Sites (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

Our guide to great blogs and Web sites worth adding to your bookmarks. The selection ranges from obvious picks like Technabob and Search Engine Watch to more obscure destinations such as Location One, istartedsomething, and GottaBeMobile.

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Friday, January 25, 2008

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Xbox Division Is Back In Black [Business] (Addict 3D)

Microsoft revealed its own financial results for the previous quarter today, showing that the company's Xbox division—better known as the Entertainment & Devices Division, which also includes the Zune and more—was profitable.

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Microsoft's Xbox 360 Division Sees Q2 Profit (Gamasutra)

Microsoft has announced the results of its fiscal 2008 second quarter, showing Xbox 360 and PC hardware and game sales up $115 million over the year prior, as the company sees overall sales of $16.37 billion and operating profits of $6.48 billion. The overall results are a 30 percent rise in sales and 87 percent rise in operating profits. The company's entire Entertainment and Devices ...

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Microsoft says major issues with Xbox Live have been fixed (The Record)

After nearly two weeks of persistent outages and other problems, Microsoft says it has solved most major issues with its Xbox Live service, an online portal that allows video gamers to play with others from around the globe and download movie trailers and other media.

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Xbox key to strong quarter for Microsoft (The Globe and Mail)

Technology giant pulls in revenue of $16.37-billion in latest quarter; share profit of 50 cents beats analyst expectations

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Examiner.com Related Articles: (The San Francisco Examiner)

"It looks like a very nice report, said Sarah Friar, an analyst for Goldman Sachs, in an interview. She pointed to Microsoft's improved profitability, due to better-than-expected results in two high-margin areas, software for businesses and Xbox 360s.

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Thursday, January 24, 2008

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PRESS RELEASE: Gamertag Radio to Unleash Community Vib3s – Kicking Off 2008 With the Gaming Party of the Year (gamesindustry.biz)

In celebration of its three year anniversary, Gamertag Radio will be hosting an event "Community Vib3s" at Club PS14 in Miami, Florida, on February 23rd, 2008. "Community Vib3s" brings to you a fusion of gaming and hip-hop, with performances from some of the hottest local acts.

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PRESS RELEASE: Get the Edge with Gaming Hardware from Specialist Manufacturer Ideazon. (gamesindustry.biz)

Leading gameware specialist, Ideazon Inc. develops, manufactures and markets the next generation of gaming peripheral technologies that enhance the gamers experience. Much of their success has been built around the unique Zboard™.

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Gaming N ews (Casino City Times)

LOS ANGELES, California -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- As a category leader driving one of the world's fastest growing sports and entertainment brands, WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) announced today the launch of CLUBWPT.com, an innovative subscription-based online club and gaming platform targeted to the estimated 60 million poker players in the United States who may otherwise be restricted from ...

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MochiAds and Gaia Online Announce the ‘Become a Rock Star’ Flash Games Contest (DevMaster.Net)

Today MochiAds, the online games advertising network from Mochi Media, announced the launch of the “Flash Rock Star Games Contest” with Gaia Online, the leading online hangout for teens, aimed at recognizing talent within the up-and-coming segment of Flash game developers. Winners of the contest will receive over $25,000 worth of cash and prizes as well as the opportunity to be awarded game ...

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PRESS RELEASE: MochiAds and Gaia Announce 'Become a Rock Star' Flash Games Contest (gamesindustry.biz)

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA) – January 22, 2008 – Today MochiAds, the online games advertising network from Mochi Media, announced the launch of the “Flash Rock Star Games Contest” with Gaia Online, the leading online hangout for teens, aimed at recognizing talent within the up-and-coming segment of Flash game developers.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

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PRESS RELEASE: Gamertag Radio to Unleash Community Vib3s – Kicking Off 2008 With the Gaming Party of the Year (gamesindustry.biz)

In celebration of its three year anniversary, Gamertag Radio will be hosting an event "Community Vib3s" at Club PS14 in Miami, Florida, on February 23rd, 2008. "Community Vib3s" brings to you a fusion of gaming and hip-hop, with performances from some of the hottest local acts.

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Gaming N ews (Casino City Times)

LOS ANGELES, California -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- As a category leader driving one of the world's fastest growing sports and entertainment brands, WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) announced today the launch of CLUBWPT.com, an innovative subscription-based online club and gaming platform targeted to the estimated 60 million poker players in the United States who may otherwise be restricted from ...

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MochiAds and Gaia Online Announce the ‘Become a Rock Star’ Flash Games Contest (DevMaster.Net)

Today MochiAds, the online games advertising network from Mochi Media, announced the launch of the “Flash Rock Star Games Contest” with Gaia Online, the leading online hangout for teens, aimed at recognizing talent within the up-and-coming segment of Flash game developers. Winners of the contest will receive over $25,000 worth of cash and prizes as well as the opportunity to be awarded game ...

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PRESS RELEASE: MochiAds and Gaia Announce 'Become a Rock Star' Flash Games Contest (gamesindustry.biz)

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA) – January 22, 2008 – Today MochiAds, the online games advertising network from Mochi Media, announced the launch of the “Flash Rock Star Games Contest” with Gaia Online, the leading online hangout for teens, aimed at recognizing talent within the up-and-coming segment of Flash game developers.

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Let the Games Begin: Call for Entries Open for ECD Systems(R) Third Annual Independent Game Developers Contest (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

MARSTONS MILLS, Mass.----ECD Systems®, the technology innovator for the video game industry, announced today the call for entries in the company's Third Annual Indie Game Contest, one that draws the best new and unpublished games from independent game designers and self-publishers.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

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PRESS RELEASE: Gamertag Radio to Unleash Community Vib3s – Kicking Off 2008 With the Gaming Party of the Year (gamesindustry.biz)

In celebration of its three year anniversary, Gamertag Radio will be hosting an event "Community Vib3s" at Club PS14 in Miami, Florida, on February 23rd, 2008. "Community Vib3s" brings to you a fusion of gaming and hip-hop, with performances from some of the hottest local acts.

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MochiAds and Gaia Online Announce the 'Become a Rock Star' Flash Game Developer Contest: MochiAds and Gaia Online ... (PRWeb)

Today MochiAds, the online games advertising network from Mochi Media, announced the launch of the 'Become a Rock Star' Flash Game Developer Contest with Gaia Online, the leading online hangout for teens, aimed at recognizing talent within the up-and-coming segment of Flash game developers. Winners of the contest will receive over $25,000 worth of cash and prizes as well as the opportunity to be ...

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H3's President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Announces Co-Branding Partnership Between "Sean Jean" Fashion Empire and ... (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

H3 Enterprises, Inc. President and CEO, Dr Benjamin Chavis, announced today a "Co-Branding Partnership" between Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sean Jean Fashion Empire and H3's HipHopSodaShops.

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PRESS RELEASE: MochiAds and Gaia Announce 'Become a Rock Star' Flash Games Contest (gamesindustry.biz)

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA) – January 22, 2008 – Today MochiAds, the online games advertising network from Mochi Media, announced the launch of the “Flash Rock Star Games Contest” with Gaia Online, the leading online hangout for teens, aimed at recognizing talent within the up-and-coming segment of Flash game developers.

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Let the Games Begin: Call for Entries Open for ECD Systems(R) Third Annual Independent Game Developers Contest (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

MARSTONS MILLS, Mass.----ECD Systems®, the technology innovator for the video game industry, announced today the call for entries in the company's Third Annual Indie Game Contest, one that draws the best new and unpublished games from independent game designers and self-publishers.

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Monday, January 21, 2008

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Online Billiards - The Next Big Thing in Virtual Gaming (PRWeb)

Whilst online poker and backgammon have taken the world by storm, a new online game has been gaining momentum. Online billiards is the latest internet gaming craze set to burst onto our screens. (PRWeb Jan 16, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1aZXRhLUVtcHQtTG92ZS1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

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High-Tech Leaders Reap Awards at “Crunchies” (Local Tech Wire)

Editor’s note: Social networking site Facebook and a host of other Internet-related startups reaped awards Friday night at the first “Crunchies” awards put on by VentureBeat. Winners were selected in online plls.

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Online Billiards - The Next Big Thing in Virtual Gaming (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Whilst online poker and backgammon have taken the world by storm, a new online game has been gaining momentum. Online billiards is the latest internet gaming craze set to burst onto our screens.

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ESPN To Take Major League Gaming Seriously [Pro Gaming] (Addict 3D)

We don't think you'll be seeing ShocKWav3 or OGRE2 appearing on SportsCenter any time soon, but it would appear that ESPN is taking Major League Gaming at least as seriously as lumberjack competitions, as the outlet has struck a deal with the pro gaming league for coverage.

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New game genre really rocks (Whyalla News)

A new computer game hero is giving pro wrestling legends and street racers a run for their money. He is a rock legend from the '70s, strutting about on stage in a spandex suit armed with nothing but a small replica electric guitar.

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Friday, January 18, 2008

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Microsoft Could Make Apple Play with Logitech (eWeek)

p Buying Logitech could help Microsoft better compete with the likes of Apple and other competitors of the Zune and Xbox. p ... Software at Shopping.com! Find, compare and buy Computers Simply Fast Savings

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Microsoft Could Make Apple Play with Logitech (Addict 3D)

p Buying Logitech could help Microsoft better compete with the likes of Apple and other competitors of the Zune and Xbox. p ... Win a Dell XPS Ultra-Portable Notebook Free Registration to Insight24 Provides Access to Over 5,000 B2B Webcasts and Videos.

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Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

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AccessKey IP products at CES 2008 (CIOL)

ALBUQUERQUE, USA: AccessKey IP, Inc. discusses CES 2008. The Consumer Electronics show held in Las Vegas January 7 - 10th gave us a huge boost for our product line up for TeknoCreations. The time at the show was filled with one meeting after another.

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Pepsi Gives Gen Y Latinos VIP Party Pass (BrandWeek)

Pepsi is throwing a party and you're invited; as long as you're a young Latino and can prove your age falls within the highly coveted 18 - 34 demo.

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Thursday, January 17, 2008

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Microsoft Could Make Apple Play with Logitech (eWeek)

p Buying Logitech could help Microsoft better compete with the likes of Apple and other competitors of the Zune and Xbox. p ... Software at Shopping.com! Find, compare and buy Computers Simply Fast Savings

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Microsoft Could Make Apple Play with Logitech (Addict 3D)

p Buying Logitech could help Microsoft better compete with the likes of Apple and other competitors of the Zune and Xbox. p ... Win a Dell XPS Ultra-Portable Notebook Free Registration to Insight24 Provides Access to Over 5,000 B2B Webcasts and Videos.

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Pepsi Gives Gen Y Latinos VIP Party Pass (BrandWeek)

Pepsi is throwing a party and you're invited; as long as you're a young Latino and can prove your age falls within the highly coveted 18 - 34 demo.

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AccessKey IP Products Well Received at the Consumer Electronics Show (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

AccessKey IP, Inc. discusses CES 2008. The Consumer Electronics show held in Las Vegas January 7 - 10th gave us a huge boost for our product line up for TeknoCreations. The time at the show was filled with one meeting after another.

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Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

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Microsoft Could Make Apple Play with Logitech (Addict 3D)

p Buying Logitech could help Microsoft better compete with the likes of Apple and other competitors of the Zune and Xbox. p ... Win a Dell XPS Ultra-Portable Notebook Free Registration to Insight24 Provides Access to Over 5,000 B2B Webcasts and Videos.

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Microsoft Could Make Apple Play with Logitech (eWeek)

p Buying Logitech could help Microsoft better compete with the likes of Apple and other competitors of the Zune and Xbox. p ... Better software development info. Get better choices for software development from the best sources. All in one.

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Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

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The Hotel Sax Chicago Allows Guests to Mix it Up in 'The Studio - Experience by Microsoft' (Broadcast Newsroom)

CHICAGO , Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2008, guests at the new Hotel Sax Chicago will find a new level of excitement that will stimulate their minds and amplify their hotel experience.

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The Hotel Sax Chicago Allows Guests to Mix it Up in 'The Studio - Experience by Microsoft' (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

In 2008, guests at the new Hotel Sax Chicago will find a new level of excitement that will stimulate their minds and amplify their hotel experience. "The Studio - experience by Microsoft" is a new entertainment lounge that offers guests the chance to experience the newest and most exciting entertainment and guest service technologies from Microsoft.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

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Microsoft adds Disney-ABC to Xbox, Zune to Canada (MacNN)

At its chief executive Bill Gates' final CES keynote, Microsoft tonight made a pair of significant expansions of its Xbox and Zune handhelds. The company's Xbox Video Marketplace has now signed on content from Disney-ABC as well as MGM. This places TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost on the console for purchase despite Disney-ABC's co...

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CES Showcases Big Changes Coming At Microsoft (Datamation)

A powerful change is taking place in how Microsoft approaches consumer markets, a move which may fully develop over the next couple years.

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CES: Gates to Mark Progress in Digital Entertainment (Washington Post)

LAS VEGAS -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is expected to mark progress in the company's strategy to provide digital content through a host of Internet-based channels and devices as he makes his final appearance at CES as a full-time Microsoft employee.

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Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

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CES Thoughts: Microsoft's Future, Intel and AMD, Can HD DVD Recover? Product of the Week (E-Commerce Times)

CES is an incredible show, but I was both sad and happy to see the final keynote Bill Gates gave at CES, both because I like Bill and probably won't see him personally again, and because he is moving to something that he really wants to do, I'm happy for him. I also think this CES signals a major change for Microsoft that is part positive and part negative.

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Monday, January 14, 2008

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Microsoft adds Disney-ABC to Xbox, Zune to Canada (MacNN)

At its chief executive Bill Gates' final CES keynote, Microsoft tonight made a pair of significant expansions of its Xbox and Zune handhelds. The company's Xbox Video Marketplace has now signed on content from Disney-ABC as well as MGM. This places TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost on the console for purchase despite Disney-ABC's co...

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CES: Gates to Mark Progress in Digital Entertainment (Washington Post)

LAS VEGAS -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is expected to mark progress in the company's strategy to provide digital content through a host of Internet-based channels and devices as he makes his final appearance at CES as a full-time Microsoft employee.

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CES Thoughts: Microsoft's Future, Intel and AMD, Can HD DVD Recover? Product of the Week (E-Commerce Times)

CES is an incredible show, but I was both sad and happy to see the final keynote Bill Gates gave at CES, both because I like Bill and probably won't see him personally again, and because he is moving to something that he really wants to do, I'm happy for him. I also think this CES signals a major change for Microsoft that is part positive and part negative.

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A Goodbye to Gates (WallStreet Journal via Yahoo! Finance)

After a lifetime of computing, Jason Fry finds it odd to think of a tech world without Bill Gates. Discuss

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LCD or High-Def? All that matters is it works (Lowell Sun)

My wife's brother's, daughter's husband's, mother's friend -- that's right, my brother-in-law's, son-in-law's, mother's friend -- said he was selling a Sony 52-inch flat screen television for very short money.

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Friday, January 11, 2008

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Microsoft adds Disney-ABC to Xbox, Zune to Canada (MacNN)

At its chief executive Bill Gates' final CES keynote, Microsoft tonight made a pair of significant expansions of its Xbox and Zune handhelds. The company's Xbox Video Marketplace has now signed on content from Disney-ABC as well as MGM. This places TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost on the console for purchase despite Disney-ABC's co...

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Thinking inside the Xbox (Vancouver Province)

LAS VEGAS - Things are looking pretty good for Microsoft's top gaming guru. But you won't find him in front of a TV playing Xbox. Robbie Bach's game is making the Microsoft's entertainment division win on the balance sheet.

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CES: Robbie Bach, President, Entertainment & Devices Division; Xbox Live Showing Results (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)

After last night's big announcements on the Xbox front, Microsoft's Robbie Bach, President of the Entertainment & Services division, faced financial analysts eager to get some red meat on how the unit is doing.

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CES: Gates to Mark Progress in Digital Entertainment (Washington Post)

LAS VEGAS -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is expected to mark progress in the company's strategy to provide digital content through a host of Internet-based channels and devices as he makes his final appearance at CES as a full-time Microsoft employee.

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Gates heralds next 'digital decade' (Canada.com)

LAS VEGAS - Microsoft Corp. took a big swing at Apple Inc. and its popular iPod Sunday night by announcing huge upgrades to its Xbox Live service and that it would start selling its popular Zune MP3 player in Canada this spring.

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

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Microsoft adds Disney-ABC to Xbox, Zune to Canada (MacNN)

At its chief executive Bill Gates' final CES keynote, Microsoft tonight made a pair of significant expansions of its Xbox and Zune handhelds. The company's Xbox Video Marketplace has now signed on content from Disney-ABC as well as MGM. This places TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost on the console for purchase despite Disney-ABC's co...

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Thinking inside the Xbox (Vancouver Province)

LAS VEGAS - Things are looking pretty good for Microsoft's top gaming guru. But you won't find him in front of a TV playing Xbox. Robbie Bach's game is making the Microsoft's entertainment division win on the balance sheet.

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CES: Robbie Bach, President, Entertainment & Devices Division; Xbox Live Showing Results (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)

After last night's big announcements on the Xbox front, Microsoft's Robbie Bach, President of the Entertainment & Services division, faced financial analysts eager to get some red meat on how the unit is doing.

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Gates heralds next 'digital decade' (Canada.com)

LAS VEGAS - Microsoft Corp. took a big swing at Apple Inc. and its popular iPod Sunday night by announcing huge upgrades to its Xbox Live service and that it would start selling its popular Zune MP3 player in Canada this spring.

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Microsoft Gains Traction In Media Devices (Forbes)

The much-maligned software giant is doing better with the Xbox and Zune than its critics think.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008

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Microsoft adds Disney-ABC to Xbox, Zune to Canada (MacNN)

At its chief executive Bill Gates' final CES keynote, Microsoft tonight made a pair of significant expansions of its Xbox and Zune handhelds. The company's Xbox Video Marketplace has now signed on content from Disney-ABC as well as MGM. This places TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost on the console for purchase despite Disney-ABC's co...

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Thinking inside the Xbox (Vancouver Province)

LAS VEGAS - Things are looking pretty good for Microsoft's top gaming guru. But you won't find him in front of a TV playing Xbox. Robbie Bach's game is making the Microsoft's entertainment division win on the balance sheet.

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CES: Robbie Bach, President, Entertainment & Devices Division; Xbox Live Showing Results (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)

After last night's big announcements on the Xbox front, Microsoft's Robbie Bach, President of the Entertainment & Services division, faced financial analysts eager to get some red meat on how the unit is doing.

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Gates heralds next 'digital decade' (Canada.com)

LAS VEGAS - Microsoft Corp. took a big swing at Apple Inc. and its popular iPod Sunday night by announcing huge upgrades to its Xbox Live service and that it would start selling its popular Zune MP3 player in Canada this spring.

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Microsoft Gains Traction In Media Devices (Forbes)

The much-maligned software giant is doing better with the Xbox and Zune than its critics think.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

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Microsoft adds Disney-ABC to Xbox, Zune to Canada (MacNN)

At its chief executive Bill Gates' final CES keynote, Microsoft tonight made a pair of significant expansions of its Xbox and Zune handhelds. The company's Xbox Video Marketplace has now signed on content from Disney-ABC as well as MGM. This places TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost on the console for purchase despite Disney-ABC's co...

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CES: Robbie Bach, President, Entertainment & Devices Division; Xbox Live Showing Results (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)

After last night's big announcements on the Xbox front, Microsoft's Robbie Bach, President of the Entertainment & Services division, faced financial analysts eager to get some red meat on how the unit is doing.

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Gates heralds next 'digital decade' (Canada.com)

LAS VEGAS - Microsoft Corp. took a big swing at Apple Inc. and its popular iPod Sunday night by announcing huge upgrades to its Xbox Live service and that it would start selling its popular Zune MP3 player in Canada this spring.

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Microsoft Gains Traction In Media Devices (Forbes)

The much-maligned software giant is doing better with the Xbox and Zune than its critics think.

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CES 2008: Microsoft Zune worldwide shipping FINALLY FREAKIN' announced (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

It may not be the integrated HD DVD Xbox 360 Microsoft fanboys were holding out for, but it's nonetheless something people in Britain especially have been expecting.

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Monday, January 7, 2008

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Microsoft adds Disney-ABC to Xbox, Zune to Canada (MacNN)

At its chief executive Bill Gates' final CES keynote, Microsoft tonight made a pair of significant expansions of its Xbox and Zune handhelds. The company's Xbox Video Marketplace has now signed on content from Disney-ABC as well as MGM. This places TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost on the console for purchase despite Disney-ABC's co...

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CES 2008: Microsoft Zune worldwide shipping FINALLY FREAKIN' announced (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

It may not be the integrated HD DVD Xbox 360 Microsoft fanboys were holding out for, but it's nonetheless something people in Britain especially have been expecting.

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Microsoft Gains Traction In Media Devices (Forbes)

The much-maligned software giant is doing better with the Xbox and Zune than its critics think.

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Microsoft targets iPod as Gates bids adieu to industry (Vancouver Province)

Las Vegas - Microsoft Corp. took a big swing at Apple Inc. and its popular iPod Sunday night by announcing huge upgrades to its Xbox Live service and that it would start selling its popular Zune MP3 player in Canada this spring.

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Microsoft Giving Xbox Live Users a Free Game (Slashdot)

Earlier this week we covered the Xbox Live outages over the holidays. Several users have pointed out that Microsoft has acknowledged its lack of performance, and is now offering a free game to compensate its users. Unfortunately for Microsoft, disgruntled patrons have already filed a class action lawsuit over the recent difficulties. Quoting the PC World article: "Xbox Live general manager Marc ...

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Friday, January 4, 2008

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Xbox Live Service Suffers 11-Day Outage (InternetNews.com)

Xbox, Zune services suffer brownouts due to popularity and the absence of key staff.

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Xbox Live Members get free Arcade Game because of bad Xbox Live Performance (Addict 3D)

As reported Xbox Live had severe issues during the holidays for many Xbox 360 users. Even today there are again issues, specifically: Xbox 360 and Zune account creation, renewal, recovery, and logging into or creating Windows Live ID accounts can be found ...

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Zune: Follow the Leader (Microsoft Watch)

Microsoft should make a New Year's resolution to follow its marketing leaders. In the last post, I explained how the Macintosh Business Unit stood out with the Office 2008 launch. The Entertainment and Devices division also has something to teach...

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Gates May Announce Xbox 360 DVR At CES (Slashdot)

Via Kotaku, an article at the Seattle Times offers an interesting theory on what might be an important part of Bill Gates' keynote at CES next week. According to Times writer Brier Dudley, upgrades and licensing for the Xbox 360 could be a big new feather in Microsoft's cap: "I've speculated on my blog that Microsoft may be preparing to license the Xbox gaming platform to consumer-electronics ...

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Xbox Live - The Christmas Zombie (Slashdot)

SEWilco writes "Xbox Live is not working, as mentioned 36 hours ago in an Xbox team blog. Even if you can get logged in, multiplayer matchmaking doesn't find enough players for games. For a while Zune Marketplace was also affected. At present Zune status claims 'Up and running' while Xbox Live status continues to say 'Users may experience intermittent issues logging onto Xbox Live. Our engineers ...

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Thursday, January 3, 2008

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Alchemy Creative (ALMY) Announces: The Meadows Foundation Partners With Adventures of The Elements Product (ALMY's ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

PLANO, Texas----Alchemy Creative, Inc. , a nationally recognized corporation focusing on children's education through multimedia and inventive educational products, announced today that The Meadows Foundation, a nationally recognized educational foundation which has granted over $550 million since its inception, has partnered with Adventures of The Elements product in improving Texas Science ...

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Review: GameTap (MacNN)

When offered a review login to GameTap, I was excited that I might be able to find some of my old gaming haunts for relaxation and pleasure. Thanks to their multiple account system, I invited two other current online gamers to join me in my adventure. This review is a compilation of our first impressions with GameTap. Matt Tobin adds, I thin...

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GDC 2008 Gets Keynote From Futurist Ray Kurzweil (Gamasutra)

Celebrated inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil will deliver a keynote address at the 2008 Game Developers Conference (GDC) inspiring attendees to take a dramatic look at the future of games and electronic entertainment. Described as "the rightful heir to Thomas Edison" by Inc. magazine and "the ultimate thinking machine" by Forbes, Kurzweil is uniquely positioned to speak to the GDC audience ...

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Renowned Futurist Ray Kurzweil to Keynote the 2008 Game Developers Conference (Elite TV)

Celebrated inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil will deliver a keynote address at the 2008 Game Developers Conference (GDC) inspiring attendees to take a dramatic look at the future of games and electronic entertainment.

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Gaming N ews (Casino City Times)

(PRESS RELEASE) -- FlopTurnRiver.com (FTR) has just completed Season VI of the FTR Gauntlet, FlopTurnRiver's own private online poker league.

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Wednesday, January 2, 2008

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Casino opening led news in December (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

The casino era dawning on Dec. 20 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Gaming Resort led the news this month, as the facility’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, Ted Arneault cut a ribbon and declared the facility’s new table games open for business.

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PRESS RELEASE: OGDC Renamed to the ION Game Conference (gamesindustry.biz)

SEATTLE, Washington, January 2, 2008 – With the start of a fresh new year, Evergreen Events announces the new ION Game Conference identity for the game industry conference formerly known as “OGDC”. Empowered with a new name, logo and website, the identity and schedule for ION is not only on track but infused with an even stronger focus.

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Bucks County News in Brief (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

New Year's prayers for peace at Yardley Friends Meeting The community is invited to pray for peace on New Year's Day at the Yardley Friends Meeting.

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Shoaf Released (WKBN 27 Youngstown)

The former Superintendent of Girard Schools has been released from prison. Holiday Driving If your holiday plans take you out and about tonight, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking you to drive responsibly.

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Supercross Kicks off at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium (Fullnoise.com.au)

The 2008 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, will kick of its 2008 race season at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium Saturday, January 5. Two additional races on January 19 and Februar...

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