Associated Press Video with MSN Video technology launches

The Associated Press and Microsoft on Wednesday launched the AP Online Video Network, which is powered by MSN Video. The service will allow the news cooperative's member Web sites to offer free video news clips and share in …

By Matthew in News
March 1st, 2006 at 11:53 pm

Microsoft says better than Google soon

msn_search.gifIt's clear that Microsoft isn't done with search technology as a major release is coming in 6 months time, read below for more information.

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By Chris in News
March 1st, 2006 at 11:34 pm

For those having problems upgrading to Messenger build 566

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Here is a little tutorial on how to overcome some problems which occur while upgrading from build 562 to build 566 of Windows Live Messenger from Microsoft Connect (with permission from the Beta Team):

 – Run Messenger 8.0.0562
 – Attempt …

By Harrison Hoffman in News
March 1st, 2006 at 11:08 pm

Xbox Live Friends Lists get a new feature

xboxlogosmall.pngWith all of the news on the Windows Live side, I thought that I would throw up just a little update on the Xbox Live front. Yesterday, (Yes, the 28th yet again. What is Microsoft's obsession with this day??) the …

By Harrison Hoffman in News
March 1st, 2006 at 9:18 pm

FolderShare gets the Windows Live branding

FolderShare.gifBack on November 3, 2005, Microsoft acquired a file sharing service called FolderShare. I have been using this for quite some time and it is definitely a great solution for sharing and distributing files securely amongst your friends.

The …

By Harrison Hoffman in News
March 1st, 2006 at 8:22 pm

Windows Live Expo Launched

Expo pic logo.jpgYesterday (Feburary 28th), Microsoft made their social listing service, Windows Live Expo, available to the public. Last week, we told you that the beta would be up this week. Well, here it is, amidst all of the craziness that …

By Harrison Hoffman in News
March 1st, 2006 at 6:55 pm

Windows Live Mail Desktop

During my interview with Phil Holden, Director of Windows Live, we discussed the upcoming beta of Windows Live Mail Desktop.

This free desktop client integrates fully with existing Live services, allowing you to access your Live Mail accounts without opening …

By Chris in News
February 28th, 2006 at 10:33 pm

Interview with Phil Holden #2

This interview with Phil mainly focuses on Windows Live Mail and the upcoming Windows Live Mail Desktop Client. This is the first of several interviews we will be posting this week.

0.00 Introduction
0.17 Windows Live Mail: M5 update
5.34 …

By kip in Interviews
February 28th, 2006 at 9:32 pm

Windows Live Local Preview: StreetSide edition

WLLlocal icon.gifIn yet another Windows Live update coming this week, the Live Local team (formerly VirtualEarth) will release a technical preview at http://preview.local.live.com that demonstrates the new StreetSide feature for two cities: Seattle and San Francisco.

This new feature provides a …

By Chris in News
February 28th, 2006 at 1:10 pm

Windows Live Messenger update tonight

WLMessenger icon.gifLeah has posted over at the Windows Live Messenger blog some screenshots and a feature list of the semi-public beta build 566. Yes its still not fully public, however signup at ideas.live.com is reportedly taking less than a day to …

By Chris in News
February 28th, 2006 at 12:47 pm