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.