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Microsoft and MTV To Launch URGE May 17

Almost half a year after announcing their partnership, Microsoft and MTV have unveiled the URGE music and video service URGE, integrated into Windows Media Player 11.

New Sport & Street Sennheiser Headphones

Sennheiser has unveiled new "Sport" and "Street" series of headphones to help the digital generation drive themselves deaf in style.

Sony LocationFree TV For Macs, Mobiles

Sony plans to release new cleint software which will make its LocationFree TV available to Macs and a wider range of mobile devices.

Report Highlights Risky Search Phrases

A new study from McaAffee finds that clicking through to search results for common words and phrases often leads users to risky sites.

Sony & Panasonic Announce AVCHD Disc Format

Sony and Panasonic have announced a new high definition disk format called AVCHD - just when you thought you had the Blu-ray/HD-DVD thing sorted out!

Study: Video Games Are an $18 Bln Industry?

A new study finds video games have a bigger impact on the U.S. economy than previously estimated, accounting for perhaps $18 billion in 2004 alone.

French DRM Law May Let Apple Off Easy

A new version of France's proposed copyright reform was approved by the French Senate, but this one doesn't require companies to open up their DRM technology.

ICANN Rejects .xxx, Approves .tel

Beleaguered Internet governing body ICANN has rejected plans for a ".xxx" adult content domain, while approving a .tel domain for exchanging contact information.

Yahoo & NBC Aim at Hispanics con Telemundo

Yahoo, NBC, and Spanish language TV network Telemundo are combining their U.S. Hispanic Internet offerings under the moniker Yahoo! Telemundo.

The Fat Lady Goes Wii

Like it's littler cousin the Nintendo DS, Nintendo's Wii console will leverage the Opera Web browser for Internet access.

Microsoft Touts Gaming and ‘Live Anywhere’

Microsoft has announced plans for "Live Anywhere," a gaming service which will span Windows Vista, Xbox Live, and mobile phones, along with a slew of gaming accessories.

Nintendo: Wii’s in Control for Q4 Launch

Nintendo showed off its forthcoming Wii gaming console today at the E3 Expo, touting its unconventional controller and saying it's on target for a Q4 launch.

Microsoft Releases Live Messenger Beta

Microsoft is letting users have a crack at Windows Live Messenger Beta, adding PC-to-phone calling, new sharing features, and video.

Microsoft Confirms Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive

Microsoft has confirmed it's prepping an external USB HD-DVD drive for its Xbox 360 gaming console, touting HD-DVD's cost advantages over Blu-ray.

Sony Preps Greatest Hits Line for PSP

Sony is readying a line of "greatest hits" gaming titles for the PSP: Sony's games come first, with third-party titles to follow.

PS3 to Ship Nov 17 with Tilt Controller

Sony has announced its Playstation 3 gaming console will ship in North America and Europe November 17, with a new tilt controller and prices starting at US $499.

Warner Bros. Inks Deal with BitTorrent

Warner Bros. has announced it will sell movies and TV shows via BitTorrent starting mid-year.

USRobotics Tethered USB Skype Phone

It may lack the bells and whistles of a high-end smartphone, but it sure beats using Skype with a laptop's built-in microphone.

NBA Playoff Games on iTunes Music Store

Recaps and full games from the 2006 NBA playoffs will available from the iTunes Music Store.

Intel Rechristens Processors Core 2 Duo

Intel has rechristened its upcoming Merom and Conroe processors Core 2 Duo, and will market a Core 2 Extreme for gamers.

Helio Nabs Digital Chocolate Games

New youth-focused mobile service Helio will be carrying 25 mobile games from award winning developer Digital Chocolate.

TiVo Product Watch Sports Long-Form Ads

TiVo's new Product Watch lets advertisers target viewers with long-form advertisements. But will anyone tune in?

Apple Wins Beatles Trademark Dispute

A British judge has ruled in favor of Apple Computer over the Beatle's Apple Corps., finding the computer maker's logo promotes its music store, not the music itself.

Game On With del Toro for ‘Sundown’

Film dirctor Guillermo del Toro has signed with Terminal Reality to create the zombie video game "Sundown."

OLED, Paper Displays $10.2 Bln by 2011?

Research firm NanoMarkets forecasts the global market for OLED and Paper-like displays will reach $10.2 billion by 2011.

Google Sued Over Child Porn

A New York politician has filed suit against Google, claiming the company profits by accepting advertising from sites containing child pornography.

HP Refreshes Printers for Emerging Markets

Hewlett-Packard has unveiled a wide new range of printers and all-in-ones designed for conditions in emerging markets and geographies.

Wal-Mart To Offer Customized Computers

Retail giant Wal-Mart apparently wants a slice of the custom-computer business, saying roughly one-third of its stores will soon offer built-to-order systems.

Activision Revokes EA’s License to 007

In a surprise move, video game maker Activision has snatched video game rights to the long-running James Bon franchise from Electronic Arts.

Fisher-Price Electronics for Pre-Schoolers

Fisher-Price has announced "real" Kid-Tough electronics for pre-schoolers, including a digital camera and a portable music player.

Nintendo DS Lite Hits U.S. June 11

Nintendo's sleeked-down Nintendo DS Lite will be released in the United States on June 11 with a $129.99 price tag.

Lucasfilm Goes Back to Star Wars 1.0

Despite denials from creator George Lucas, Fox plans to release the unaltered theatrical version of the original Star Wars trilogy on DVD September 12.

Sony Pushes Back Blu-ray Titles One Month

Sony Pictures has delayed the release of its first Blu-ray movie titles by one month to allow time for Samsung to get its Blu-ray players to market.

Cingular’s Fun-Free Motorola L2 for Biz

Cingular is offering business and government users the Motorola L2 phone: like a SLVR with all the fun taken out of it.

H20 Pours Out Waterproof iPod nano Case

H20 Audio's new waterproof case for the iPod nano comes just in time for summer fun.

WSJ: DVD Piracy 75 Pct Higher Than Thought

The Wall Street Journal reports a new study found that piracy of DVD movies amounted to $6.1 billion a year, 75 percent higher than previous estimates.

Gartner Predicts Vista To Be Delayed Again

The Gartner Group is predicting Windows Vista won't reach consumers until the second quarter of 2007, but Microsoft says they're still on target.

Frontgate Puts Your (Expensive) TV Outside

For the house that has everything (but just doesn't have it on the patio) Frontgate is offering a weather-proof outdoor media center.