Microsoft hops over server deadline. The software giant has scratched plans for a major overhaul to upcoming server software, code-named Longhorn, and will jump ahead to the next generation. [CNET News.com]
Microsoft to Invest $400 Million
Microsoft to Invest $400 Million in India. Moving to expand Microsoft’s market share in one of the world’s largest emerging markets, Bill Gates said the software giant would spend $400 million in India over the next three years. By Amy Waldman. [New York Times: Technology]
Bill Gates to Tour India
Bill Gates to Tour India Amid Global Software Debate. Taking the case for Windows software to a crucial audience, Microsoft’s chairman, Bill Gates, is set to begin a four-day tour of India. By Saritha Rai. [New York Times: Technology]
Dubai Festival City plans finalized:
Dubai Festival City plans finalized: The final masterplan of the Dh14.68 billion ($4 billion) Dubai Festival City, which will be ready in ten years, has been endorsed by General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak-toum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence. The project includes a 50 storey hotel and office tower. [Gulf News]
Etisalat awards DSL contract to
Etisalat awards DSL contract to U.S. firm: Etisalat has awarded the U.S.-based Zhone Technologies a supply contract to support the corporation’s comprehensive multi-service DSL (digital subscriber line) end-to-end solution in the UAE. [Gulf News]
First G55’s are delivered: As
First G55’s are delivered: As the first few Mercedes G55 AMG’s are delivered to customers in the US, pictures are beginning to be posted. As you can imagine, I’m kinda jealous. Luckily, my Tablet PC is arriving tomorrow and that should keep my mind off it for a while!
Review of Gateway $2999 Plasma
Review of Gateway $2999 Plasma TV: The Plasma TV Buying Guide has done an indepth review of the new Gateway plasma tv which has been getting lots of attention because of it’s low price of $2999. Overall they say it doesn’t offer quality as high as those from Japanese manufacturers, but it is compelling for the price point.
MS: Still a Smartphone Player?.
MS: Still a Smartphone Player?. Even though it was dumped by a key business partner, Microsoft insists it is a contender in the combination cell-phone and PDA smartphone market. By Elisa Batista. [Wired News]
(update) UPDATE2 – Manufacturers agree
(update) UPDATE2 – Manufacturers agree on W-CDMA royalties. Qualcomm won’t join the group [InfoWorld: Top News]
Xbox pulls ahead of GameCube
Xbox pulls ahead of GameCube in UK. PS2 still the Daddy [The Register]