Microsoft May Offer Free Ad-Supported Office
Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it may offer a free, advertising-supported version of its basic word processing and spreadsheet software, in an apparent bid to fend off a nascent challenge from Google Inc. in the business software market.
Report: FCC to Punish Comcast Over Web Blocking
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly ready to rule that Comcast's network management policy has resulted in the blocking of certain file-sharing applications.
iPhone Gaming Growing in Popularity
The NPD Group's new report Portable Devices lends some statistical support to the growing attention being given to iPhone games.
Analysis: When the Price is Not the Price
Jason Cross discusses the common occurence of the price of a graphics card increasing shortly after its release date. Cheap prices promised by manufacturers don't surface for consumers.
Robots Clean Floors—and Save Lives, Panel Says
The devices are already saving lives on front lines, says the Heritage Foundation panel on the future of robotics.
Sanyo Gives Up on Chip Sale
Sanyo Electric Co Ltd has given up on the sale of its microchip unit after private equity buyer Advantage Partners LLP failed to secure funds for the deal in tougher credit markets, dealing a blow to its share price.
Geeks in Ties: The Webby Awards
Celebrities, entrepreneurs, and geeks descended on Wall Street for the 11th Annual Webby Awards, honoring innovative Web sites and blogs.
Microsoft Preps Answer to Google Pack
The latest Windows Live offering is a one-time download containing many available Live applications. (BetaNews)
Epson Announces Low-Price, High-Res Scanner
The Epson Perfection V200 provides affordable, 4,800-dpi scanning for photo enthusiasts and "chief memory officers."
Blu-ray Recorder Launches in Japan
While there's no clear winner in the battle between HD DVD and Blu-Ray, Thursday's introduction of the first set-top Blu-ray recorder from Sharp makes the fight a little more even.
