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.
Microsoft Talks Remained Friendly to the End
A flurry of last-minute talks between the heads of the software and Internet giants preceded Saturday's decision by Microsoft to end its effort to buy Yahoo, said three people familiar with the talks, who were not authorized to speak publicly about them.
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.
Linux Camp To Sabotage Microsoft-Novell Deal
The non-profit group that owns rights to much of the Linux operating system says it will seek to undermine a controversial deal between Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. through a new software licensing agreement to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Hands On with Windows 7's 'Play To' Feature
The Digital Living Network Alliance created DLNA technology. Microsoft included it in Windows 7, and it's turned into a standout feature: DLNA adds a contextual "Play to" menu item to PCs connected on the same network. It's a great way to push (and control!) media to other devices on the network.
Microsoft Confirms Win7 Family Pack, Lists RTM Dates
Microsoft confirmed Tuesday that the company will be offering a "family pack" for Windows 7, and disclosed multiple dates on which its business partners could obtain the Windows 7 release-to-manufacturing (RTM) code.
HP Launches Ultraportable EliteBooks
After launching EliteBook workstations last week, HP decides to go small with two 12-inch EliteBooks for business travelers, including a refreshed version of the HP Compaq 2710 convertible tablet.
FCC Investigating Comcast Data Discrimination
The FCC is investigating whether Comcast was involved in data discrimination, Chairman Kevin Martin said at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Sony Ericsson to Launch Unlimited Music Service
Sony Ericsson will launch a mobile phone service with unlimited music downloads within weeks, the company said on Tuesday, as it competes with Nokia in expanding business beyond the sale of handsets.
Google Ads Move Onto DirecTV
Google Inc. has struck its first major deal to enter the television advertising business with U.S. satellite TV operator EchoStar, a move that promises to upset the cozy way TV ad impact has been measured.
