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Microsoft Takes on JPEG with HD Photo

Microsoft has formally announced HD PHoto, a new image format promising higher quality and better compression - but will the industry embrace a proprietary format?

Browser Wars: IE Still Dominates

Internet Explorer is still the 800-pound gorilla of the Web browser space, but Firefox is showing gains, particularly in the United States.

Multiplayer Myst Online Game Goes Live

GameTap is getting ready to launch Myst Online: Uru Live on February 15, adding massively multiplayer features to Myst's world of mystery, exploration and puzzles.

Veoh Puts Some P2P Behind Online Video

Veoh Networks has launched its Internet-based video syndication service, promising DVD-like quality delivered with the efficiency of peer-to-peer networking.

Apple, Cisco Put iPhone Battle on Hold

Apple and Cisco have agreed to suspend their battle over the iPhone name - for now - as they try to reach an agreement.

Microsoft to Deliver Office 2008 for Macs

Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has formally announced Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh will be available in the second half of 2007.

Apple TV to Bridge iTunes and Television

Apple's new Apple TV aims to bridge the cap between iTunes, video on your computer, and your high-definition TV.

Windows Home Server to Offer Backups, Media

Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Home Server will let customers centralize and remotely access their digital media...and backup and restore their Windows PCs.

Toshiba Debuts HD DVD Writer, Backup Drives

Toshiba has announced a HD DVD writer for PCs, and enters the personal backup market with 2.5-inch external USB 2.0 hard drives.

Month of Apple Bugs Releases QuickTime Flaw

The Month of Apple Bugs project promised to unveil security flaws in Mac OS X and Apple programs during January...and it's started with a Mac and Windows QuickTime bug.

Pentax Takes DSmobile Scanner to 600 dpi

Pentax's DSmobile 600 scanner offers 600dpi color scanning in a portable unit measuring just 11 inches long and 1.5 inches high, and weighing just 12 ounces.

Nearly 9 of 10 Email Messages are Spam

MessageLabs' summation of 2006 concludes nearly 9 out of 10 email messages are now spam, and predicts 2007 will mark the convergence of spam, viruses, and spyware.

Belkin to Offer Wireless 4-Port USB Hub

Belkin has announced a four-port USB 2.0 hub with a twist: it doesn't need a cable to connect to your PC or notebook.

wiDock Frees Your iPod from Your Computer

Silex Technology's new wiDock lets you dock your iPod wirelessly, so it can connect to home entertainment while synching wirelessly with your computer.

LaCie Huby Gets a Little Crazy

No, it's not a plastic disembodied Medusa head: it's LaCie's latest USB and FireWire hub, designed by Ora-Ito!

MacBooks Jump to Core 2 Duo

Apple has upgraded its consumer laptop line with Intel Core 2 Duo processors with speeds up to 2 GHz and prices starting at $1,099.

Plaxo Makes Contacts with Verizon

Plaxo has rolled out Plaxo Mobile Plus, enabling users to sync contact information between mobile phones and email systems - and it's available to Verizon Wireless customers now.

iLike Social Music Discovery for iTunes

GarageBand.com's founders have rolled out iLike.com, a new social music discovery add-on which integrates with Apple's iTunes and, eventually, with other music services.

Firefox 2.0 to Launch Today

Although it snuck out onto FTP servers yesterday, Mozilla is scheduled start giving Internet Explorer 7 a run for its money today by releasing Firefox 2.0 today.

Apple Takes MacBook Pros to Core 2 Duo

Apple Computer has upgraded its entire line of MacBook Pro notebooks to Core 2 Duo processors, promising performance up to 39 percent faster than previous models.

Logitech NuLOOQ Navigator Gets to Windows

Creative and media professionals on the Mac have enjoyed Logitech's NuLOOQ Navigator for a while; now, the innovative controller is available for Windows XP.

Adobe Contribute 4 Supports Office, Blogs

Adobe's Contribute 4 Web site creation tool adds new blog publishing features, Flash video support, and (for Windows users) better integration with Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Ships Messenger 6.0 for Mac OS X

Proving Microsoft isn't just about Windows, the company just released Messenger 6.0 for Mac OS X, combining MSN and Yahoo instant messaging services with Spotlight searching.

JVC Unwraps New iPod Stereos

JVC has announced four new "Made for iPod" home and portable audio systems designed to let iPod fans pump their tunes through real air.

Microsoft Soapbox Aims to Scrub YouTube

Microsoft has launched a beta of Soapbox on MSN Video, a new user-generated video offering designed to take YouTube to the cleaners.

iMac Goes Big Screen, Adds Core 2 Duo

Apple has revised its all-in-one iMac line to include Intel's Core 2 Duo processors and add a high-end model with a built-in 24-inch LCD display.

Logitech Revs Up the Revolution Mouse

Logitech's new Revolution cordless laser mice enable fast navigation via motorized scroll wheels which spin on their own for up to seven seconds.

D-Link Ships SecureSpot Network Security

D-Link's SecureSpot network security device offers protection against net-based attacks along with parental control options for outbound Internet access.

Firefox 2.0 Beta Ready for the Brave

Nobody's recommending it for "real people," but if you've got a need to be on the cutting edge of browsers, Firefox 2.0 beta 1 is now available.

Sony’s USB Micro-Vault Tiny Drives Ship

Sony has begun shipping its Micro-Vault Tiny USB drives, sporting capacities up to 2 GB and measuring just one inch long and half an inch high.

New Mac OS X Feature Raises Privacy Concern

With Mac OS X 10.4.7, Apple introduced a new feature to verify the authenticity of Dashboard Widgets: now, its behavior is raising privacy concerns.

Sophos: Home Users Should Consider Macs

Computer security firm Sophos says home users should consider switching to Macs to avoid the onslaught of trojans and malware aimed at Windows.

Apple Launches $899 iMac for Schools

Apple's finally done away with its CRT-based all-in-one eMac model in favor of a 17-inch, $899 iMac aimed at the education market.

MOG Intros Social Network for Music Fans

There's a new social networking site: MOG, aimed at self-professed music junkies who want to rant, rave, share what they're listening to, and connect with like (or unlike) minds.

Google Earth Keeps On Turning

Google has released a new beta of Google Earth, its popular application combining maps and satellite imagery...and wiggles out from under a threatened injunction.

Computer Publisher Goes Creative Commons

Computer publisher In Pictures has released 22 books free to the public under Creative Commons licenses.

Microsoft’s Wireless Mac Keyboard and Mouse

Microsoft has announced its first "desktop" for Macintosh users, a sleek wireless keyboard and mouse combo designed to look cool and offer new functionality.

Aspyr Ships Call of Duty 2 for Macs

Aspyr has shipped Activision's World War II action game Call of Duty 2 for both Intel and PowerPC-based Macs.