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Nokia Introduces the Next Story in Video with the Nokia N93 — Digital camcorder and multimedia computer in one easy-to-use compact package — Berlin, Germany and Hong Kong, China - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N93, the ultimate mobile device for spontaneous video recording.
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Meet the Nokia N72: the Multimedia Computer that Looks as Good as It Performs — Berlin, Germany and Hong Kong, China - Nokia today revealed the Nokia N72, a sleek and stylish new addition to the Nokia Nseries range. In pearl pink or gloss black, this compact package has high-perfomance multimedia …
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Digitally Divine Nokia N73 - the Ultimate Challenge to the Digital Camera — Berlin, Germany and Hong Kong, China - Nokia today unveiled the latest addition to the Nokia Nseries family, the Nokia N73, a stunning multimedia computer in a compact and savvy exterior with exquisite photography features …
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Nokia Drives Internet Convergence With New Nokia Nseries Devices and Experiences — Berlin, Germany and Hong Kong, China - Nokia today unveiled a new range of Nokia Nseries multimedia computers and experiences, reinforcing Nokia's leadership in making the Internet mobile.

Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 (and more) Available — This evening we released IE7 Beta 2 at http://www.microsoft.com/ie. This release is not the preview or the update to the preview, but the real Beta 2 of IE7 for Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP1, and Windows XP 64-bit Edition.
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IE7 Beta 2 Ships — Microsoft just released Beta v.2 of IE7 and announced it on the IE blog. They've also announced toll free phone support and other feedback and support products for users of Beta 2. The English version only was released tonight. German, Finnish, Arabic and Japanese version …
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The Great Microsoft Blunder — Internet Explorer is a dead albatross. — I think it can now be safely said, in hindsight, that Microsoft's entry into the browser business and its subsequent linking of the browser into the Windows operating system looks to be the worst decision …

Sun Founder McNealy to Step Down as Losses Mount (Update3) — April 24 (Bloomberg) — Scott McNealy stepped down as Sun Microsystems Inc.'s chief executive officer after failing to stem losses at the company he founded 24 years ago. — McNealy, 51, will remain chairman, Santa Clara, California- based Sun said today in a statement.
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McNealy steps down at Sun — update Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy has stepped down as chief executive, and has been replaced by President Jonathan Schwartz, the company said Monday. — McNealy, who will remain as chairman, was one of four co-founders of Sun 24 years ago and has been CEO for the last 22 of those.


The Continuing Fight for Genuine Software — Microsoft's Genuine Software Initiative expands programs to help customers identify counterfeit software. — REDMOND, Wash., April 24, 2006 — For those outside the software industry, it can be difficult to appreciate the scope and impact …
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Microsoft piracy check comes calling
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Toyota Aims Young, Sponsors Fox Spinoff For Cellphone Screens — Toyota Motor Corp. is trying to break out of the TV ad prison. — In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Toyota Motor and News Corp.'s Fox network plan to announce today that they have cut an extensive deal for the auto company to sponsor …
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The great Google float — The best business model ever created has to be the float. You hold on to other people's money for them, and you get to keep the interest. It's a beautiful thing. One of my favorite business stories is the tale of how J.C. Fargo, the president of American Express …


Sphere, a useful blog search engine — (Update: Oops, Sphere's Tony Conrad had told us it would be up "very early" this morning, but he has delayed it because of some bugs. We'll let you know when it's up.) — Sphere is a blog search engine that goes live today, and based on a first look we think we'll be using it.

Google's Cell Phone Sex Problem — New research concludes that Google Internet search requests via cell phone are mostly to find porn, and at a rate twice what Google encounters from its regular wired Internet users. — Nearly one in five of Google wireless searches are for words associated …

'World of Warcraft' battles server problems — With 6 million subscribers, each of whom pays $15 a month, Blizzard Entertainment's online game "World of Warcraft" has become a billion-dollar enterprise. — Now comes the hard part: Making sure WoW is always up and running.
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Say what? A look back at McNealy zingers — Say what you like about Scott McNealy, but one adjective you'll never find attached to his name is shy. The Sun Microsystems co-founder has reveled in running his mouth, and the list of "McNealy-isms" has become legendary within the tech industry.

Microsoft developing next mobile OS: Crossbow — APRIL 24, 2006 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp., which has been carving a larger slice of the mobile device operating system market, is developing a new product, code-named "Crossbow," which will incorporate features such as instant messaging, a Microsoft executive confirmed Monday.

Skypenomics 101: Media Delivery — Skype Journal called in January that Skype's ringtone relationships would lead to music, television, and movie distribution. Then with Warner Music, … now with EMI Music Publishing. — Skype's interpersonal focus rocks, social commerce rules.

Yahoo Catching Google Where It Hurts — Google may remain the search leader, but Yahoo is catching up where it counts — in clickthroughs. Today, comScore qSearch provided updated information in clickthrough rates for Google and Yahoo. — No surprise, Google still outpaces Yahoo in search …