Tech industry braces for more antitrust scrutiny

WASHINGTON — After eight years of light antitrust scrutiny under a Republican White House, the technology and telecommunications industries are bracing for stepped up oversight by the Obama administration's Justice Department.

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Judge sets deadline for amended Google book deal

NEW YORK — A federal judge set a Nov. 9 deadline Wednesday for submission of a revised agreement in the battle over Google Inc.'s effort to get digital rights to millions of out-of-print books. Then the debate over the fairness of the plan will resume.

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EU finally about to settle Microsoft browser case

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp., which has already shelled out $2.5 billion in antitrust fines in Europe, is on the brink of closing a chapter in its long-running battle with regulators there, just in time for another to begin.

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Report: Dell to make Android phone for AT&T

SEATTLE — Dell Inc. is working on a "smart" phone for AT&T that runs Google Inc.'s Android phone operating system, according to a newspaper report Wednesday.

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Nearly two months ago, a Twitter message from Microsoft developers had leaked that Windows Mobile 6.5 OS is done. A day ago Microsoft celebrated Windows Mobile 6.5 and Windows Phone day. Microsoft is all set to launch a powerful campaign to endorse its Windows Phone brand and Windows Mobile 6.5. The Redmond company expects its hardware partners to deliver more than 30 phone models in 20 countries in the next three months. With all said and done, Microsoft faces a stern question whether its upgraded Windows Mobile can match the standards of iPhone?
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EU prepares to settle Microsoft browser case

BRUSSELS — European Union regulators said Wednesday they were preparing to settle a long and costly antitrust battle with Microsoft Corp. with a deal to give Windows users a choice of web browsers.

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AP might charge some customers to get news earlier

HONG KONG — The Associated Press is considering whether to sell news stories to some online customers exclusively for a certain period, perhaps half an hour, the head of the news organization said Tuesday.

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Ask.com mines online coupons with new aggregator

SAN FRANCISCO — Ask.com hopes to persuade consumers that are fond of discount Web sites to bring their bargain hunts to its search engine.

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Windows 7 is set for a grand release in less than a month. You much be looking for the best bargain to buy Windows 7 at cheapest price. Although the retail pricing of Windows 7 license for both Full Packaged Product (FPP) and Upgrade licenses have already been announced, there's an alternative license scheme from Microsoft. The OEM license and product key is priced at more attractive and cheaper price. However there is difference between the full retail, upgrade retail, OEM and volume licensing Windows license. Actually the OEM system Builder License for Windows 7 is bundled up with the hardware purchase. Sometimes it is also available for pre-installation on new personal computer for resale.

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'Real Buzz' welcomes Buzz Lightyear back to Earth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Fresh from "infinity and beyond," Buzz Lightyear received a rocket hero's welcome home Friday, sharing the spotlight with none other than the astronaut for whom the character is named.

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