BetaNews | Windows Media Player 11 Released

BetaNews | Windows Media Player 11 Released

This last part of 2006 brings all sorts of exciting announcements in the technology industry. Yesterday Microsoft revealed version 11 of Windows Media Player for Windows XP. While Windows Media Player 11 will ship standard with Windows Vista, current users of Windows Media Player will enjoy the updated sleek interface as well as the new features it brings. Such new features include a new default music store, URGE, slim-lined interface, and better syncing with devices. You can grab your free download of WMP11 from Microsoft and learn more about how to use the new version.

BetaNews | Windows Defender Final Released

BetaNews | Windows Defender Final Released

At long last Microsoft has finalized the Windows Defender product available now from Microsoft to Windows Genuine Advantage customers. Windows Defender is a free antimalware system scanner that keeps your computer free of spyware, adware, and other known malware. Be sure to upgrade or install today.

BetaNews | Mozilla Launches Firefox 2.0 Browser

BetaNews | Mozilla Launches Firefox 2.0 Browser

While the official announcement for Firefox 2.0 will be tomorrow, Mozilla has already made the final installation files available on their download site.

Firefox 2.0 debuts Tuesday

Firefox 2.0 debuts Tuesday

Seattlepi.com is reporting that the next version of Mozilla's premiere web browser will be available on Tuesday afternoon at GetFirefox.com. Firefox 2.0 will continue to improve upon an already stable and fast product with anti-phishing, inline spell check, and session restoration. On the heels of last week's big announcement of Internet Explorer 7 by Microsoft, Mozilla Corporation is planning to continue to hack away at Internet Explorer's dominant market share by providing a safer, faster, and more intuitive web browser with Firefox 2.0.

Internet Explorer 7 RTM Released at The NeoSmart Files

Internet Explorer 7 RTM Released at The NeoSmart Files

Internet Explorer 7 goes gold. Download it at www.microsoft.com/ie.

IEBlog : IE7 Is Coming This Month...Are you Ready?

IEBlog : IE7 Is Coming This Month...Are you Ready?

The next version of Internet Explorer, the Microsoft Windows web browser, will be coming to a computer near you November 1 via Automatic Updates. Feel free to install this update when prompted. New features will include tabbed browsing, integrated search, and updated security features. Read more about Internet Explorer 7 to be ready for the change.

ars Technica - Microsoft touts Vista-ready hardware and software

ars Technica - Microsoft touts Vista-ready hardware and software

An announcement was made by Microsoft's VP of Windows Client Marketing, Mike Sievert, detailing new logos and wording for hardware and software designed for Windows Vista by third parties. Products will either carry the "Works with Windows Vista" logo to show that the product is compatible or "Certified for Windows Vista" which ensures the best performance with the upcoming operating system.

Microsoft also announced that Internet Explorer 7 will be available "sometime in the next two weeks" and Windows Media Player 11 will be available October 24.

BetaNews | PBS Joins iTunes Video Store

BetaNews | PBS Joins iTunes Video Store

PBS has joined the iTunes store to deliver some of its TV shows today. Currently seven shows are available including some kids TV shows, NOVA, and Antiques Roadshow.

BetaNews | Google Buys YouTube for $1.65 Billion

BetaNews | Google Buys YouTube for $1.65 Billion

After hours yesterday Google announced that they have acquired YouTube for $1.65 Billion. No one seems to know quite why or how this acquisition will help Google, but we may all find out in the coming months.

Slashdot | Windows XP SP1 Support Ends Tuesday

Slashdot | Windows XP SP1 Support Ends Tuesday

For those of you who refused to upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 2 because of compatibility, fear, or ignorance, today is the last day you will be able to enjoy any updates for Windows XP. If you have no idea what a service pack is, then you probably already are running SP2 and you have nothing to worry about.

BetaNews | Vista RC2 Out, Last Build Before RTM

BetaNews | Vista RC2 Out, Last Build Before RTM

Windows Vista inches closer to being released as Microsoft released Release Candidate 2, the last build before Windows Vista becomes available to manufacturers and eventually to consumers.

BetaNews | Office 2007 to Go 'Gold' This Month

BetaNews | Office 2007 to Go 'Gold' This Month

Microsoft will be closing their beta program for Office 2007 this month in order to release to manufacturing the finalized product. Prices for Office 2007 will start at $399 and will be available early 2007.