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Hollywood wants to change iPod DRM: Hot on the heels of Microsofts deal with Universal Music a unit of Vivendi to pay a US$1 royalty on every Zune player sold in exchange for licensing its recordings for Microsofts new digital music service, Hollywood now wants in on the action.Why in the world would Microsoft agree to...; Tags: iPod, Music, iTunes, Movies, Apple Computer Inc.; Blog posts 2006-12-01
Five cool tech gifts, and two to avoid: Five cool tech gifts, and two to avoidPS3 deserves respectSony may have dropped the ball over the number of units that can be bought due of state of the art component shortages. The Cell processor that has Intel so worried they are pushing out dual and quad core chips to...; Tags: Game players, Games, Consumer electronics, Netowrking, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox, console, game, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., DVD; Discussion threads 2006-11-28
Is Sony eating hundreds of dollars on each PS3?: Is Sony eating hundreds of dollars on each PS3?where is the source codeI can't find the link to the GPLed source code that runs on PS3.Can anybody help me?Yes, does at the start of each new and different consoleto entrench itself in the bedrooms and livingrooms of gamers and multimedia...; Tags: Processors, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 3, Cell; Discussion threads 2006-11-16
For Sony, the PS3 is about more than gaming: For Sony, the PS3 is about more than gamingWell I did see on the news this morning film of peoplecamped out to get one and the lines were impressive. Also perhaps being released at this time will give the P3 an advantage over the XBox 360 for this Holiday...; Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony Corp., game, console; Discussion threads 2006-11-16
Is a PS3 shortage in the offing?: Is a PS3 shortage in the offing?Oh my, what a surprise: a shortage.Nothing gets the price up better then good ol' "supply and demand"! Just make sure you supply only a fraction of what the demand is.Helps with the hype, too!Who CaresGTA 4 is going to be available at the...; Tags: Games, Nothing, Now IT, GTA 4, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony Corp., game; Discussion threads 2006-10-10

Gates considers Xbox clones: Gates considers Xbox clonesWonderful!I'm hoping that with XBox 360, I could use 3D GameStudio (www.3dgamestudio.com) to make games and make it available for XBox 360 via Live Arcade but I'm not sure...For more information about porting from 3DGS to XBox 360 you can visit this web site:http://www.coniserver.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=518679&an=0&page=0#518679Why clone a product...; Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., clone, game; Discussion threads 2005-06-30
Unfazed, IBM pumps Power chip program: Unfazed, IBM pumps Power chip programIBM like MOTOIBM like Motorola promised, but was unable to deliver!MOst of you looking at this post is using Intel. Intel can supply with demand and has the expertise behind it. OSX in all respects is faster on Intel already. It's been running a secret...; Tags: Game players, Operating systems, Sony PlayStation 2, IBM Corp., Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2005-06-09
Consoles to generate $1.1 bln in 2005, $9.4 bln in 2008: The total combined PlayStation 3, Xbox 2 & Revolution revenue forecast will rise from $1.1 bln in 2005 to $9.4 bln in 2008, Instat says. Overall, Sony will remain the market leader in the next generation of consoles with its release of the PlayStation3. In-Stat expects both Microsoft and Nintendo...; Tags: console; Blog posts 2005-05-30
x86 Facing real competition: x86 Facing real competitionBeen here before, Intel will eat the competitionI can tell the authors have been in the industry for less than 10 years. This "X86 facing real competition" has played out many time before and will play out the same again. I'll fast forward to the end -...; Tags: Game players, Processors, Semiconductors, Network technology, Intel x86, chip, InHell Itanic, IBM PowerPC, Microsoft Xbox, Intel Corp., RISC; Discussion threads 2005-05-17
Gates: Get U.S schools in order: Gates: Get U.S schools in orderSpicoli: Get LOST Uncle Gates!Sorry my poor child, but you can't have your vake and eat it too. You can't keep whining about the "economic disadvantages" looming on the horizon for America while simultaneously helping to bring them about..or was it another Gates that was...; Tags: Investment, Other Countries, Bill G, U.S school, inovation, U.S; Discussion threads 2005-05-02
Xbox chief talks up next generation: Xbox chief talks up next generationXBOX 2, what the world is coming to...Friends, I have seen some behind the scenes screen shots of XBOX 2 and the emotions are running high. My rep arranged for me and some of my "MCSE gamer guys" to get down and dirty in the...; Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., game, console, Sony PlayStation 2; Discussion threads 2005-04-27
Microsoft confirms Xbox shortage: Microsoft confirms Xbox shortageIn other news, Gamecubes are plentifuland useful as modular furniture as Cubist around the globe interconnect the cubes to form couches, bedding, tables and other useful items, like Dreamcast stands.Why have an ample supplywhen you lose money on every box? Time to raise the price . ....; Tags: Game players, X-Box, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox2, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-03-21
Microsoft sets stage for Xbox 2: Microsoft sets stage for Xbox 2Prepare for the monetization of everything...The following quote reveals Microsoft's true agenda:>Allard also gave a sneak peek at the unified interface that will be used>by all next-generation Xbox games, which promises to provide a central>location for players to connect over the Internet and to access...; Tags: Games, Game players, Cellular phones, game, cell phone, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox 2; Discussion threads 2005-03-09
FAQ: The next video game consoles?: FAQ: The next video game consoles?History lesson neededRE: Nintendo--The company traditionally comes up with an entirely new name for each console.Let's see... NES - SNESGameBoy - Virtual Boy - GameBoy Color - GameBoy AdvancedNow here's an interesting tidbit. Nintendo was originally colaborating with Sony to make a SNES-CD system...; Tags: Game players, Processors, Games, video game, video, game console, Cell, Microsoft Xbox, console, Sony Corp., processor, Nintendo Co. Ltd., game, video game console; Discussion threads 2005-03-01
'Final Fantasy' creator tapped for Xbox 2: 'Final Fantasy' creator tapped for Xbox 2Moore said: "One thing we do well at Microsoft is learn from our mistakes"Based on Moore's comment, I can just see the line added by their HR on job listings: "A job at Microsoft means frequent chances to learn."Who care, final fantasy sucksIt was...; Tags: Games, Game players, Recruitment & Selection, Microsoft Xbox 2, Final Fantasy, game, Microsoft Xbox; Discussion threads 2005-02-24
Apple on G5 PowerBook: Not so fast: Apple on G5 PowerBook: Not so fastWell darn the bad luck!At least Apple is realitic in meeting the customers demands in that they refuse to put out crap. Good on Apple, quality is always worth the price and the wait.3% of the market is not the first priority for IBM.[b]ZDNet[/b]:...; Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, Apple PowerBook G5, chip, Apple Inc., IBM PowerPC, Microsoft Xbox, IBM Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-02-01
New year's resolutions for Microsoft: New year's resolutions for MicrosoftMS New Year ResolutionIn 2005 we plan to release something, er anything;-)I really wish......we could drop the 'playing well with others' and 'playing fair' phrases. Those imply that this is all just a big game, and we are all children on a playground. Quick, Billy's not...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows XP, Games, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., software, New Year; Discussion threads 2004-12-23
Intel to launch Dothan; chip-naming system: Intel to launch Dothan; chip-naming systemNT This is supposed to simplify things?.gamesi have bought many pc games but i am tired of have to upgrade my vid card every 6 mos i think i will just play xbox live pc games are to buggy to big and half the...; Tags: Games, chip, game, Intel Corp., card, computer game, PC; Discussion threads 2004-05-10
IBM to charge up Power at chip event: IBM to charge up Power at chip eventXbox 2 to use PowerPCHow many times have people said "go on apple, use Intel in your machines"??Could it be the extra processing power per MHz, far cooler operation and therefore reliability of the PowerPC has won over Microsoft too?In your face those...; Tags: Processors, Game players, chip, Ars Technica, IBM PowerPC, IBM PowerPC 970, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., IBM Corp.; Discussion threads 2004-03-20
Lindows asks court to nix overseas lawsuits: Lindows asks court to nix overseas lawsuitsgreedy!how greedy can a monopoly get!? and why can't m$ just worry about stabilizing and securing its own products? if Linux is a cancer as m$ has stated before, than they should leave Lindows alone to die of cancer, or let them do business...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linspire, Microsoft Corp., lawsuit; Discussion threads 2004-03-16