Microsoft eyes more Web infrastructure services
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. plans to roll out a "very, very large" number of services to allow smaller Web developers to tap into its well-financed data centers, the backbone for its online strategy, the company's top software executive said on Monday.
Top court rules for Microsoft on patent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday overturned a ruling that Microsoft Corp. should be held liable for patent infringement on copies of the Windows operating system sold overseas.
Band’s ploy is to give album away
LONDON (Reuters) - An indie band is giving away its new album for free online in a bid to create a fan base that could make it easier to make money in the future.
Supreme Court hands tech firms patent victories
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with software and technology companies in two major patent rulings that could leave them less vulnerable to infringement lawsuits.
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Sony apologizes for dead goat prop
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sony Corp. on Monday issued an apology for using a freshly slaughtered goat as a prop at its "God of War II" video game launch party in Athens, a publicity stunt that has outraged animal rights activists.
Google steps up personalised Web search push
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) - Google Inc. has expanded beyond a one-size-fits-all view of Web search to tie together its efforts to offer personalised Web searches under the iGoogle brand, officials said on Monday.
BBC to launch on-demand TV and audio
LONDON (Reuters) - The BBC is to launch a range of Web-based on-demand TV and audio services which could revolutionise the way people watch television.
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“Brandjacking” common on Web -report
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Corporate brands face multi-pronged assaults from fraudulent online attackers, according to a report published on Monday that quantifies the scope of the most common threats.
Bang & Olufsen’s Budget HDTV
Bang & Olufsen, purveyor of high-class home entertainment porn, has added another sleek model to its stable of high-def tellys. And, with a price tag of just £1,800 [excluding stand – this is B&O, after all] this 26in HDTV is considered to be the ‘affordable’ model.
That sleek black and silver finish surrounds a display with a 1366x768 pixel resolution, contrast ratio of 1200:1, a 6ms response time and brightness of 500cd/m2. There’s only one HDMI input though, which I think is just plain stingy for a luxury TV these days. Hell, most other makers offer two now, and some, even three. There’s also no digital TV tuner.
You can expect the BeoVision 8 to sound great though, thanks to two, 2in midrange/tweeter drivers and one 4in center bass loudspeaker driver. The company says that it can even be used as a dedicated PC monitor – jump now for a photo.
Still, you don’t go for B&O for a bargain, and this is a pretty smart looking HDTV from a company with a pedigree in design and quality. You can even get that funky stand if you shell out an extra £200.-Martin Lynch
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