Moving On Up: Bing Gets Major Makeovers
Over the last few days, Microsoft’s search engine Bing, has been getting a lot of new looks.
The homepage remains the same but there have been changes done to the Video section. Apparently, Microsoft has integrated MSN videos into Bing and now it is now Bing Videos. I have to say that this is one of the first time Microsoft has actually done a good integration.
Bing Maps have also gotten a new look. Check it out here.
And just announced, Bing is now partnering with Wolfram Alpha to put in some of its tech into the Bing engine.
This all looks really promising especially if they could get Visual Search to really take off.
I think Microsoft is off to something with Bing
Zune Marketplace Now Offering (FREE!!) Games, Twitter And Facebook Apps Still On The Bench
It looks like Microsoft decided to give Zune HD users an early christmas present. The marketplace is now offering free 3D games such Project Gotham Racing and Bowling. The best thing about these games is that they’re all free.
I’m going to review these games and see how that Tegra chip in that Zune HD works.
Updates later. Hopefully, the twitter and facebook apps aren’t too far behind.
Video after the break
Sins Of A Heretic: Dante’s Inferno – Heresy Developer Diary
Another installment in the developer series of Dante’s Inferno and this one features Heresy. This one is truly brutal. On a side note, EA just announced that there will be a demo coming out next month (December) on Xbox 360 and PS3. Watch out for that. For now, enjoy:
Augmented Reality-Esquire Style: Esquire Magazine Uses Augmented Reality, The Future Is Here
Augmented Reality is cool. The ability to view objects through a device and get actual data is very futuristic and very cool looking. In many ways, augmented reality has been limited to cellphones like the iPhone and some Android devices.
Now in comes Esquire magazine. People say print media like newspapers are dying slow but it looks like Esquire is doing some good times. In their new December issue, they make use of augmented reality. It’s nothing really huge but I like how this is going. Just point your magazine at your camera on your PC and voila, Robert Downey Jr blows up on your computer screen.
The way this is going, I won’t be surprised to see video in magazines or better yet, HOLOGRAMS! Check out the video and see for yourself. Kudos to Esquire to stepping up:
Everybody Does The Wave: Google To Include Wave UI In All Services?
A tipster sent some pictures to Engadget about Google possibly using the Google Wave UI for most of it’s popular apps like G-Mail and Search. Engadget couldn’t verify whether they were fake or real but they do look interesting.
Take a look and judge for yourself:
[Engadget]
Christmas Cheer?: Verizon Puts iPhone in Misfit Toys In New Ad
Looks like Verizon doesn’t care about the AT&T lawsuit. They just realized a new ad which has a bit of Christmas flavor. Check it out. AT&T might look like this one…
Worst Job In The World?: Man Stabs Himself So He Wouldn’t Go To Work At Blockbuster
We all know Blockbuster is not doing well. Netflix and Redbox are crushing their competition and now it seems to be getting worse.
Apparently, a man stabbed himself so he wouldn’t have to go to work. Here’s the story:
29-year old Aaron Siebers stabbed himself then made up some phony story about being in an attempted robbery. However, surveillance footage of the area where it supposedly happened turned up nothing. In the end, Siebers admitted to stabbing himself so he could get out of going to work at a Colorado Blockbuster. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors stitched up his wound.
This has to be worst excuse to skip work. EVER. When people are losing their jobs all over the country, this idiot stabs himself to skip work. What a Retard!
Our Monopoly Isn’t Like Your Monopoly: New York Attorney General Files Antitrust Suit Against Intel
Looks like somebody is in big trouble. The New York Attorney General is officially filing antitrust suits against Intel that accuses it of paying computer makers rebates to illegally maintain its monopoly power.
Here’s the officially statement:
“Intel has engaged in a systematic worldwide campaign of illegal, exclusionary conduct to maintain its monopoly power and prices in the market for x86 microprocessors,” the suit asserts. “By exacting exclusive or near-exclusive agreements from large computer makers in exchange for payments totaling billions of dollars, and threatening retaliation against any company that did not heed its wishes, Intel robbed its competitors of the opportunity to challenge Intel’s dominance in key segments of the market. This illegal behavior was highly detrimental to consumers, competition, and innovation.”
Intel is already facing a $1.5 Billion fine for antitrust activities by the EU and they are in the middle of an appeal. Intel’s spokesman has said that they will defend themselves against the suit.
This is not a good look for Intel.
This is the official lawsuit document (PDF)
[CNET]
Butterfly Effect: Microsoft Previews New MSN Site, New Butterfly Logo
Microsoft has decided to change MSN. The logo is getting a new facelift as well as it’s website.
The site doesn’t look half bad. It looks like cluttered. Looks like Microsoft took a hint from Yahoo and designed to revamp its webpage.
Check out the preview: MSN Preview
The Droids Are Coming: Motorola Droids Deploy 11-06-09
Motorola is about to release its highly anticipated phone, the Motorola Droid. A lot of hype is behind this phone and many (including me) have said it could rival the iPhone. Until then check out this nice ad:
