Mozilla opens hostilities with Microsoft in new browser battle

Mozilla has opened hostilities in the next browser battle by claiming Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9, due imminently, is not a “modern browser”.

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Nokia chief claims Microsoft deal is worth ‘billions’

Nokia has defended itself against suggestions it got a raw deal when it agreed to adopt Microsoft’s smartphone OS, claiming it will receive benefits worth billions from the exclusive deal.

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Google sues the U.S. Interior Department

Google says the U.S Department of the Interior is favoring Microsoft products in setting criteria for bids to provide a new email system. The suit, filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, argues the Department of the Interior request was written to exclude Google’s online services, Google Apps, by stating the system had to only include [...]

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Microsoft Accuses Google of Monopoly

In a move that has given many followers of the Microsoft-Google race for technological world domination a good chuckle, Microsoft has complained to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that Google possesses a monopoly of the internet. Ironic, in case you are unaware, because Microsoft controls 92 percent of the world’s computer operating systems.

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Motorola uses Microsoft’s Bing Search and Maps on Android Phones

Motorola Inc. today announced a deal with Microsoft Corp under which it will use Microsoft’s Bing search and maps on Motorola’s new Android based smart phones in China. Motorola has been trying to enter the Chinese cellphone market and relying on Google’s Android operating system. Because of Google’s threat to exit  China, Motorola wanted to [...]

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Google has agreed to buy DocVerse, a startup that enable real-time sharing and editing of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files. “What impresses us the most about the Google team is that they all share the same philosophy—giving people the tools to work the way they want.” founders Shan and Alex said in a statement. [...]

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Bing’s Top Execs Say the Search Engine Will Become Profitable

Senior vice president of Microsoft’s online audience business, Yusuf Mehdi, says that Bing will be a credible number two search engine, once the Yahoo-Bing deal is closed.

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National Geographic Releases World Atlas for iPhone with Bing Maps

If you are a fan of National Geographic gorgeous maps in World Atlas, then you will appreciate the new National Geographic’s World Atlas for the iPhone and iPod touch. The new application which was just released (iTunes link) is packed with the world’s best maps and enables you to browse, search, and zoom on detailed [...]

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Apple, Microsoft in talks to make Bing default search on iPhone

In an effort to neutralize Google’s dominance in the search market, two bitter rivals are in talks to replace Google search on the iPhone. According to BusinessWeek, Apple and Microsoft are in talks to replace Google search engine on the iPhone and replace it with Microsoft’s Bing search. The talks have been under way for weeks, [...]

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A look at Flook, the new location browser

People are getting more and more comfortable broadcasting their location to the rest of the world. Many online services are launching location based services and 2010 will feature many of them. Facebook recently updated their privacy policy to make space for location based services. Google and Microsoft are continuing their work with location based features [...]

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