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Gates taking a seat in your den

January 6, 2005 Microsoft's chairman chats with CNET News.com just before CES about his company's consumer push--and why he hasn't done a blog yet. TAGS: IP television, advertiser, Media Center PC, chairman, Bill Gates, Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, entertainment, TV, blog, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, PC

Yahoo tests video search engine

December 16, 2004 Service lets people search for video clips from across the Internet in much the way they do for Web pages and images. TAGS: video search, video search engine, AtomFilms, RSS, on-demand, Yahoo! Inc., search engine company, multimedia, search engine, broadband, video clip, video, media, entertainment, TV, brand

Microsoft's Bach looks for harmony in entertainment

January 11, 2007 Unit chief Robbie Bach's toughest task may be dovetailing the company's entertainment efforts. Photos: Bach at CES TAGS: multiplayer online game, entertainment, Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Zune, game console, Microsoft Corp., music, TV, video, photograph, games, PC

Study: TV to play bigger role in home networks

January 7, 2005 Popular wish list items include support for high-definition television and multiroom audio, NDP says. TAGS: home network, TV, survey, entertainment, music, HDTV, PC, photograph, Microsoft Corp., video

At E3, entertainment is the name of the game

July 12, 2007 Console manufacturers want you to know there's more to games than first-person shooters and role-playing adventures. TAGS: Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, entertainment, games, Xbox 360, console, video game, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., video, TV

With new OS, Microsoft seeks couch potatoes' eyes

September 16, 2004 New version of Media Center and accompanying gadget support will make TV shows recorded on a PC available all over the house. TAGS: Media Center PC, PC company, living room, game console, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, eye, entertainment, Microsoft Corp., TV, console, operating system, PC, Sony Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, HP

Microsoft to retune entertainment group

December 15, 2005 This latest move will split the company's entertainment and devices division into four business units. TAGS: entertainment, memo, leader, division, Microsoft Xbox, decision-making, vice president, Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., TV, games, video, Microsoft Windows

Piracy hits Hollywood in the wallet

January 4, 2005 Entertainment industry sees illegal downloads siphoning off revenue, says In-Stat/MDR. And then there's the threat from Apple. TAGS: piracy, survey, entertainment, Hollywood, threat, worker, file-sharing, Apple Computer, TV, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft, CinemaNow expand Net movie alliance

January 7, 2005 Microsoft TV to update broadband service so people can rent films online from CinemaNow and watch them in their living rooms. TAGS: CinemaNow, MSN TV, VoD, film, MSN, living room, broadband service, broadband, set-top, set-top box, Media Center PC, TV, entertainment, Microsoft Corp., movie, PC

Windows XP in your living room

January 7, 2002 At the Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will show off an interface intended to turn PCs into home electronics or entertainment systems. Think XP with a remote control. TAGS: Stephen Baker, consumer electronics, entertainment, Bill Gates, home entertainment, Consumer Electronics Show, electronics, chairman, Compaq Computer Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, TV, HP

Intel's Viiv low on holiday shopping lists

December 14, 2006 It's the most wonderful time of the year for the PC industry, but a major piece of Intel's home entertainment strategy remains out in the cold. TAGS: Intel Viiv, home entertainment, satellite company, Intel, living room, on-demand, set-top, set-top box, PC company, entertainment, TV Tuner, Intel Centrino, DVR, TV, satellite, PC

MSN debuts portable video downloads

January 7, 2005 Service is designed to boost the slowly growing line of portable video players based on Microsoft's nascent Portable Media Center software. TAGS: portable video, portable video player, TiVo Inc., MSN, video player, Media Center PC, entertainment, Microsoft Corp., programming, video, TV, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

CES 2007: Gaga for gadgets in Vegas

January 11, 2007 International gear watchers, from heavyweights to hobbyists, are converging on Sin City for the massive Consumer Electronics Show. TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, CBS Broadcasting Inc., gadget, Texas Instruments Inc., entertainment, credit card, president, cell phone, video, TV, photograph, Microsoft Corp., Dell, DVD, PC

Industry groups seek HD dominance

December 14, 2005 High-definition entertainment is coming, and that means more standards bodies and trade groups are mobilizing. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Charter Communications Inc., set-top box, set-top, equipment, standards, entertainment, cable company, instance, Intel, HDTV, TV, Microsoft Corp., PC

CES 2005: Digitizing entertainment

January 10, 2005 special coverage Tech companies large and small all want a piece of the digital living room. Witness Microsoft's enthusiasm for TiVo, and check out all those TVs. Photos: On the floor, day three ... TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, Bill Gates, Craig Barrett, LG Electronics Inc., technology company, Media Center PC, gadget, cell phone, TV, chairman, entertainment, CEO, photograph, blog, Intel, Apple Computer

Apple taking iTunes to the movies?

September 11, 2006 The Apple universe is thinking about movies after last week's invitation promising, "It's Showtime." Mac Views: What should Apple deliver? TAGS: Stephen Baker, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, Apple AirPort Express, NPD Group Inc., streaming video, movies, movie, Apple iPod, music, Apple Macintosh, entertainment, event, TV, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Mobile entertainment faces issues

September 27, 2005 As cell phone operators prepare to offer music and video services, they'll need to settle basic business matters. TAGS: Motorola ROKR, Cingular Wireless, 3G network, limitation, cell phone company, cell phone, Apple iTunes, song, Apple Computer, Sprint Nextel, entertainment, music, Nokia Corp., handset, Motorola Inc., TV
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