Microsoft Videos IE8 to Prove It's Faster
Microsoft's Dean Hachamovitch, who heads up the IE8 team, contends that scripting performance is not the number-one determinant of browsing speed. The company has set up a testing lab with a high-speed camera to compare actual page loading times for the top 25 Web sites, and a video to prove it.
Microsoft Celebrates Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary With Launch Part
Halo: Combat Evolved goes on sale at midnight. Don't miss out on the FPS-related festivities.

How to Preserve Your 15 Minutes of Fame with Windows Vista Media Cente
With a TV tuner and a Vista PC, you can capture a clip and show off your big moment.
Windows Live Local
Microsoft one-ups Google with bird's-eye exploration of U.S. cities
Symantec Faces $1B Tax Demand
Symantec has filed a petition with the U.S. Tax Court over an IRS demand that the security software maker pay $1.06 billion in back taxes and penalties related to its affiliate.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
Let Your Cell Phone Be Your Shopping Savior
Don't get nervous, but there are nine shopping days left this holiday season as of Friday. Indeed, as online retailers are starting to discontinue their holiday shipping deals those who've put off the ritual online clicking and entering of credit card numbers are finding themselves in a difficult spot.

American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
DVD Ripping Faces Another Test
DVD jukebox company Kaleidescape is calling on members of the DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA) to reject a DVD copying proposal that Kaleidescape claims would put it out of business.
