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Windows 7 downgradable to XP

Microsoft officials confirm that the firm and its partners are going to allow Windows 7 users to downgrade not just to Windows Vista, but also to Windows XP.

Labels bet flexibility boosts iTunes sales

Apple Inc and major music labels are betting that the launch of three-tier pricing at the iTunes Music Store will boost music sales with a new mix of song-based packages and give consumers more options.

Sun shares drop on failed IBM talks

Shares of Sun Microsystems Inc tumbled 23 percent after it rejected a $7 billion buyout bid from IBM, leaving the smaller server and software maker vulnerable to lawsuits from shareholders nervous about its viability as a stand-alone company.

Yahoo looks outside its walls with new music service

Yahoo Inc is partnering with other online music providers as the Internet giant tries a fresh approach to getting an edge in the evolving digital music business.

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New T-Mobile gadgets to sport Google software: report

Wireless carrier T-Mobile is planning an aggressive push into the home with a variety of communication devices that will use Google's new Android operating software, the New York Times said.

IBM, Sun talks near collapse: report

Talks between IBM Corp and computer and software company Sun Microsystems Inc are on the brink of collapse, The Wall Street Journal reported on its website on Sunday.

Skype downloads on iPhone soar; FCC called in to oversee regulations

The recent release of Skype for Apple's iPhone has proved popular among users as the application has already been downloaded more than a million times, but has caused concerns from AT&T, the iPhone's exclusive carrier.

Nintendo rolls out DSi to U.S. on Sunday

Nintendo is rolling out the next generation of its popular handheld gaming console in the United States on Sunday, pitching the product as more of an all-purpose social and entertainment device.

Internet calling companies ask EU to ensure free access

Internet calling companies such as eBay unit Skype have called on European policymakers to adopt policies that let consumers access their services through smart phones on any public network.

RIM results top expectations, shares soar

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion posted a surprisingly strong quarterly earnings report on Thursday and offered a rosy outlook that suggests it will continue to grow despite a global economic slowdown.

Microsoft unveils Windows Server 2008 Foundation

Microsoft Corporation formally released a new server product from its Windows 2008 family with the addition of Windows Server 2008 Foundation, targeting the small business/SOHO segment of 15 users or less.

Yahoo rolls out mobile apps for iPhone

It's unclear how big a role the mobile division will play under CEO Carol Bartz as it has been difficult to monetize so far.

TV shows coming to Blackberry

Full-length TV shows will be shown now on BlackBerry devices as QuickPlay Media has announced it will offer a new TV download service for the smartphones via the newly released Research In Motion applications store.

Microsoft launches new servers for small companies

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday launched a new range of server systems for small companies, scaling down its existing offerings to attack one of the fastest-growing segments of the business computing market.

RIM opens online software store for BlackBerry

Research In Motion has launched an online store selling entertainment, games, news and travel applications to BlackBerry users.

Blackberry App store launched, direct competition for Apple and Google

Research in Motion today launched its online applications catalog, dubbed App World in response to competitors like Apple and Google who already offer exclusive applications in the marketplace.

Apple's iPhone emerges as gaming platform

Apple's iPhone has emerged as a serious videogame platform, fulfilling the long-held promise of mobile phone gaming and positioning itself as a legitimate competitor to handheld consoles.

RIM opens software store for BlackBerry

Research In Motion has launched an online store selling entertainment, games, news, and travel applications to its BlackBerry users.

HP says pondering Google's Android

Hewlett-Packard Co is studying uses for Google Inc's Android operating system, but the world's top PC maker stopped short of saying it had decided to adopt the fledgling software in its products.

IBM to enter 'cloud computing' software market

IBM will sell a suite of Web-based collaboration software for businesses, including contact management, instant messaging and file sharing programs, the computing giant's biggest effort to date to sell software as a service.

Quickplay to offer popular TV shows on BlackBerry

Privately-held QuickPlay Media Inc plans to deliver full length popular television shows to BlackBerry smartphone screens via Research In Motion's applications store after forging agreements with TV networks, including NBC, CBS Corp and MTV.

Facebook CFO to leave company

Internet social media company Facebook is replacing its chief financial officer and seeking a replacement with public company experience.

Microsoft unveils partners for applications store

Microsoft Corp has signed up multiple software partners for its upcoming cellphone software marketplace, including Web music service Pandora, game publisher Electronic Arts Inc and social site Facebook.

Skype beefs up competition against AT&T and Verizon with iPhone application

Skype announced a new iPhone application set to be rolled out on Tuesday that will allow users with an iPhone make free Skype-to-Skype calls over Wi-Fi to other Skype users worldwide.

Skype announces service for iPhone, BlackBerry

Skype, the Internet telephone unit of eBay Inc, is planning to launch its service for iPhone users on Tuesday and for BlackBerry in May as part of its effort to expand beyond desktop computers.

As IBM-Sun Micro talks drag on, analysts eye risks

As IBM's negotiations to buy Sun Microsystems Inc enter another week, some analysts are weighing the risks in what could be the biggest U.S. technology deal this year.

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