Apple in talks to buy Twitter for 700m
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Apple is set to offer 700m to buy microblogging phenomenon Twitter in a deal to be announced in June according to insider reports.
Windows 7: 'Release Candidate 1' available from 5 May
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Windows 7 Microsoft's new operating system will now include remote media streaming.
Microsoft eyes a slice of the iPhone market
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Microsoft is in talks with US mobile phone giant Verizon Wireless to develop a touchscreen mobile phone to potentially rival Apple's popular iPhone.
Bill Gates' multibillion pound charitable foundation criticised
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A leading academic has challenged the basis on which Bill Gates' multibillion pound charitable foundation is allocating grants.
Google launches first TV ads
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Google has launched its first TV advertising campaign across a range of US networks to promote Chrome its web browser.
Windows 7 set for Christmas release says Microsoft
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Microsoft's latest operating system Windows 7 will be available this year not in 2010 as previously reported.
Microsoft launches first ever bond
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Windows maker Microsoft plans to borrow from the bond markets as it takes advantage of its AAA rating to bolster its warchest.
Gates foundation pledges 1 million to London School of Hygiene ? Tropical Medicine
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates's charity is to donate 1 million £651600 to the London School of Hygiene ? Tropical Medicine.
Microsoft tests Kumo its new search engine for launch
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Microsoft Corp. has started testing a revamped version of its internet search engine called Kumo.com in a bid to improve its ranking in the online search market.
Google will outgun Microsoft's Kumo without breaking into a sweat
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Suddenly search engines seem to be multiplying. Microsoft is set to unveil Kumo its latest effort to crack Google's dominance in search.
Technology can help beat recession says Bill Gates
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates believes technology companies can help to beat the credit crunch and lift the world out of recession.
Microsoft to launch controllerfree computer game
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A computer game that senses the movements of players - removing the need for handheld controllers - is to be launched by Microsoft.
Microsoft signs deal with Sky to show TV programmes on Xbox 360
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Xbox 360 owners may soon be able to watch Premier League football matches on their games console after it has been revealed Microsoft has signed a content deal with satellite broadcaster Sky.
Microsoft to launch new Zune HD
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Microsoft has announced plans to launch a highdefinition version of its music player but it will only be available in the United States.
Bing takes on Google
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Microsoft has launched Bing.com to challenge Google's dominance.
Microsoft launches new Bing search engine
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Steve Ballmer Microsoft's chief executive has unveiled Bing a new online search tool that he hopes will rival Google.
Is Microsoft searching for a solution to Google?
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Microsoft has unveiled a new search engine named Bing which could potentially rival Google.
Guantanamo: the Xbox game
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Former detainee gets role in a game based on life at the prison camp.
E3 2009: Xbox 360 exclusives
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Microsoft has unveiled new technology and a formidable lineup of video games exclusive to the Xbox 360.
E3 2009: Microsoft launches Project Natal Xbox 360 controllerfree games system
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Microsoft has unveiled its "Project Natal" camera system for Xbox 360 console that can recognise movement and speech.
Microsoft's Bing under fire for porn video access
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Bing Microsoft's new search engine has caused controversy by allowing users to see porn videos without leaving the site once safety controls are turned off.
Mixed reviews of Bing Microsoft's new search engine
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Bing Microsoft's new search engine has finally launched in the UK albeit in Beta ahead of the official rollout on June 3. We round up a selection of the most insightful reviews of the service hoping to take on Google.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 E3 2009 briefing
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Microsoft unveils new Xbox Live capabilities the revolutionary Project Natal interface and am impressive video game lineup.
E3 2009: Is Microsoft's Natal system the future of gaming?
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Project Natal Microsoft's controllerfree motionsensing gaming system for the Xbox 360 is causing quite a stir at E3 2009
E3 2009: Microsoft's Xbox 360 briefing analysis
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E3 2009 opened with a bang in Los Angeles as Microsoft announced new technological developments and a formidable video game line up for the Xbox 360.
E3 2009: Facebook Twitter and Last.fm available via Microsoft's Xbox 360
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Microsoft Xbox 360 users will be able to update their Facebook status Twitter status and listen to streamed music via Last.fm all through their console.
Reviews of Microsoft's Project Natal for the Xbox 360
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Microsoft has announced the launch of its Project Natal camera system for the Xbox 360 console which allows users to play games controllerfree. A few wellplaced people have already had access and share their views.
E3 2009: Project Natal handson preview
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A handson preview with Microsoft's Project Natal the revolutionary controllerfree interface for the Xbox 360.
Video: Microsoft Bing: First TV Advert for new search engine
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Microsoft is rolling out its first TV adverts to promote Bing its new search engine today 4 June in America. Watch the minutelong advert.
E3 2009: Alan Wake video game preview
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We take a look at Alan Wake the horror video game from Remedy exclusive to Xbox 360
Microsoft EMEA Mobile Incubation Week: A midweek sneak peek
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A quick look at some of the participants in Microsoft EMEA Mobile Incubation Week.
Microsoft EMEA Mobile Incubation Week: Mobots takes home Best Application
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Mobots and Rummble are among the winners at Microsoft EMEA Mobile Incubation Week.
Splinter Cell Conviction preview
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction is easily one of the best video games at this year's E3 in Los Angeles.
Microsoft Bing grows share of search market
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Microsoft's new search engine Bing has stolen some web search traffic from Google the latest figures show.
Microsoft to ship Windows 7 without Internet Explorer
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Microsoft's next operating system Windows 7 will come without the Internet Explorer browser preinstalled when it is released this October.
Rick Maybury on updating virus software and reusing discs
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This week Rick Maybury also answers questions about recovering deleted messages and keeping tabs on computer usage.
Hightech Fiat Bravo MSN Special stars in charity tour
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There's still a chance to join the UK team aboard the new Fiat with the latest navigation information and mobile phone technology.




