Reuters - Microsoft Corp will cut the
price of its Xbox 360 game console in Japan by about 30
percent, aiming to gain market share from leader Nintendo Co
(7974.OS), the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday.
CNET - It looks as though Microsoft is joining Apple and Google in the mobile “apps store” market.
AP - The nation’s largest Internet service providers all say they haven’t partnered with Silicon Valley startup NebuAd Inc. to monitor Web surfing and deliver targeted advertising to their subscribers. Here is a look at six smaller service providers, however, that have conducted trials. The companies say all the tests have ended, often to review privacy and related issues. No provider is known to be currently using NebuAd.
Reuters - Consumer electronic makers are bracing
themselves for slower growth in the second half of this year
and in 2009, but count on consumers turning to home
entertainment amid tougher economic times and tighter budgets.
CNET - Sarah Palin’s life has been abuzz since she was officially selected as John McCain’s running mate on Friday. Her Wikipedia page has, likewise, been awash with activity.