Microsoft Live Seadragon

 Seadragon is an incubation project resulting from the acquisition of Seadragon Software in February. Its aim is nothing less than to change the way we use screens, from wall-sized displays to mobile devices, so that visual information can be smoothly browsed regardless of the amount of data involved or the bandwidth of the network. The Seadragon team is currently tuning its DirectX implementation, making the most of the new Windows Media Photo format, and cranking on the Photosynth Technology Preview.

Learn about Seadragon.

27 February 2007 in Live | Comments (0)

Photosynth Technology Preview Launched

Photosynth is an amazing new technology from Microsoft Live Labs that will change forever the way you think about digital photos.

With Photosynth you can:

• Walk or fly through a scene to see photos from any angle.
• Seamlessly zoom in or out of a photo whether it’s megapixels or gigapixels in size.
• See where pictures were taken in relation to one another.
• Find similar photos to the one you’re currently viewing.
• Send a collection - or a particular view of one - to a friend.

Learn More about Microsoft Photosynth

Try the Tech Preview of Microsoft Photosynth

23 February 2007 in Software & Web Services | Comments (0)

Microsoft updates antipiracy software for Windows XP

Microsoft Corp. has updated its antipiracy software for Windows XP for English speakers, and begun rolling out the optional tools to users in 21 additional countries, including some the company has tagged as centers of counterfeiting.

The Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications software — which verifies that the copy of Windows XP is legitimate, offers up options to users running phony software, and duns those who won’t pony up — has been “tweaked,” a company spokesperson said today.

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23 February 2007 in News | Comments (0)

Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Messenger has got New updated features,

23 February 2007 in Software | Comments (0)

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23 February 2007 in Web Services & Websites | Comments (0)

Microsoft launched Casual Games Website

Microsoft Casual Games develops, publishes, and distributes web-based and download games in every major casual game genre (puzzle, word, card and arcade). On a monthly basis, Microsoft Casual Games reaches more than 120 million global players; that’s more than a third of the US population!

Microsoft Casual Games offers more than 400 games via MSN® Games, Windows Live Messenger, Windows® OS Games, and Xbox Live® Arcade, providing the ultimate playing experience for millions of casual gamers around the world to compete, collaborate and socialize anytime, anywhere.

http://www.microsoftcasualgames.com/

23 February 2007 in Games & News & Websites | Comments (0)

Microsoft Kicks Off “Good Luck India” Campaign

Microsoft Xbox 360 will roll out its signature campaign “Good Luck India” to wish luck to the Indian cricket team for the biggest extravaganza in cricket- World Cup 2007. Under this campaign, a larger than life Xbox 360 console will be taken across the country for cricket fans and enthusiasts to sign their good luck messages. This campaign is a critical element of run-up to the soon-to-be launched Xbox 360 exclusive gaming title for India, “Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007″. The campaign is all set to roll out from 23 February, 2007 to 02 March, 2007 covering New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Pune.

Elated about the campaign, Ashim Mathur, Marketing Head, Entertainment and Devices Division, Microsoft India said, For a country like India which is so passionate about cricket, the “Good Luck India” campaign will serve as an ideal opportunity for cricket lovers to wish the Indian team for the world cup. These signed Xbox 360 consoles will be handed over to the Indian cricket team in West Indies before the start of the tournament.

The exclusive gaming title “Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007″ is the most awaited game on Xbox 360 and to extend the euphoria around the same, this mega console would cover historical landmarks like Victoria Memorial in Kolkatta, Necklace in Hyderabad, Palace Grounds in Bangalore, Marina Beach in Chennai, India gate in Delhi, Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gateway of India in Mumbai and Shanivar Peth in Pune.

Source: http://www.xboxaddict.com/news/view.php?News_ID=7848

23 February 2007 in News | Comments (0)

Microsoft after YouTube Rival, Revver

Sony bought video-sharing Web site Grouper in August. Google picked up YouTube, the king of video sites, in October. Now comes a report that Microsoft has taken a look at Revver, yet another venture-backed video-sharing startup. CNET News.com reports that executives from Microsoft toured Revver’s Los Angeles headquarters last month to determine whether that company’s service could enhance Soapbox, Microsoft’s own, newly launched service.

An employee of Microsoft’s MSN unit confirmed to News.com that there was a meeting but would not discuss specifics.

One source, however, told News.com that Microsoft doesn’t appear to be interested at this point. And Revver’s chief Steven Starr issued a statement that Revver is not for sale. We believe we are in the right place at the right time with the right technology, and we continue to focus on enhancing the Revver service and forging new distribution deals.â€

Sale or not, the meeting does suggest that Microsoft is interested in enhancing Soapbox to make it more competitive.

Revver’s specialty is embedding advertisements in video files and tracking how and when the ads are watched. Its venture backers include Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Bessemer Venture Partners, Comcast Interactive Capital and Turner New Media Investments.

Source: http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/02/22/youtube-rival-catches-microsofts-eye/

23 February 2007 in News | Comments (0)

Microsoft Announces Next Wave of Xbox 360 Titles

Microsoft announced that the next round of titles in the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits library will be available March 16 in North America, Latin America, Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

Next month’s Platinum Hits releases include games from the industry’s leading publishers, including Activision Publishing Inc.’s “Call of Duty 2,” Electronic Arts Inc.’s “EA SPORTS(TM) Fight Night Round 3,” Ubisoft Entertainment’s “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter” and 2K Sport’s “Top Spin 2.”

Next month’s Platinum Hits release, starting at an estimated retail price of $29.99 (U.S.), will include the following titles in the Americas:
– “Battlefield 2: Modern Combat(TM)” (Electronic Arts)
– “Burnout(TM) Revenge” (Electronic Arts)
– “Call of Duty 2″ (Activision)
– “Dead or Alive 4″ (TECMO Inc.)
– “Fight Night Round 3″ (Electronic Arts)
– “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter” (Ubisoft)
– “Top Spin 2″ (2K Sports)
– “Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis” (Rockstar Games)

Source: http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/tech/6002641.html

23 February 2007 in News & xbox | Comments (0)

Windows MultiPoint SDK

MultiPoint is a new technology from Microsoft that allows developers to build applications that affordably increase the reach of existing classroom PCs and help students everywhere build essential 21st century learning skills such as collaboration, teamwork, and computer familiarity. Multipoint enables groups of students to use multiple mice on a single PC, giving students a new way to learn together and have more computer time than ever before.

Visit the Windows MultiPoint SDK Site often to participate in forums, review new and updated information about the current and upcoming releases, and download additional samples.

Download Windows MultiPoint SDK

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21 February 2007 in Developer Tools | Comments (0)