Viidoo – Watch Cable TV On The Internet For Free

I stumbled across this program on the web.  It is called the TVU Player and it allows you to watch several different types of cable channels online for FREE.  You can watch ABC, NBC, NBC, CBS, USA, ESPN, HBO Asia, FOX, CNN and more with this player.  TVU Networks leverages P2P technology to allow anyone [...]

Microsoft Reveals More Zune Information

Microsoft has announced that the Zune player will see for $249.99, roughly the same price as Apple’s iPod with the same storage capacity.  Microsoft has also stated that Zune and its companion service will debut on Nov. 14th.  Songs will cost 99 cents at the Zune music store or you can buy a Zune [...]

Microsoft Releases New Windows Live Writer

Microsoft has released a new version of their Windows Live Writer for posting blog entries like this one.  I am using Windows Live Writer and have since it was released.  This is a great program for making blog posts.  For more information on Windows Live Writer click here.  There are many new features with this release.  [...]

Microsoft Launches A Social Network

Microsoft has launched a beta version of their Social Network called Wallop.  For more details, click here.
Wallop is the exclusive social experience where it’s easy to ‘be you’ and connect with the friends you choose. Wallop redefines the social networking experience and unlocks the potential of self-expression online.
Wallop is an invitation-only, social experience like no [...]

NY Times Launches E-Reader Beta

The New York Times on Tuesday unveiled a public preview of software that duplicates the printed newspaper’s format on a computer screen. Dubbed “Times Reader,” the Windows software also lets users update to the latest news and then read the day’s issue offline. Other features include print, save, and e-mail tools; auto-sizing so the display [...]

News Briefs…

Microsoft has decided to take on YouTube with launch of Soapbox. 
Click here for info.
Adobe releases beta 1 od Acrobat 8 which will include collaboration and multimedia features.  Click here for more info.
Writely switching to Google Authentication soon.  Click here.
Mozilla releases Release Candidate 1 to Firefox 2.  Click here.

Microsoft Zune Price Revealed

Source have revealed that Microsoft’s price for the new Zune music player will cost $229.99.  Originally, the player was going to be listed for $289.99 to under cut Apple’s iPod, but with the latest price cuts from Apple, Microsoft decided to lower the price of the Zune to compete.

Microsoft Office 2007 B2TR

This morning, Microsoft released the Technical Refresh to Office 2007 with many changes including the ability to minimize the ribbon.  I like many of the changes with this release dubbed B2TR.  This version is compatible with Windows Vista RC1.  I have installed it both in a Windows XP and Vista RC1 environment and it works [...]

Microsoft Unveils Zune

Microsoft has unveiled its new music player, Zune.  Microsoft hopes to have the product available for the holidays.  The device will come in three colors, black, white, and brown.  It boasts a 30 gig hard drive, built-in wif-fi, as well as a 3 inch screen which can be viewed either normally or on its side.  [...]

Office 2007 Beta 2 Technical Refresh Coming

  According to information, I read on eWeek’s web site, the Technical Refresh to Office 2007 beta 2 will be available starting tomorrow, Sept. 14th for Beta 2 testers.  Customers will need to install the update as a patch over Office 2007 Beta 2.   According to eWeek:
The latest update to Office 2007 boosts performance [...]