Microsoft unveils Office Web Apps Technical Preview
Microsoft has launched free web-based versions of its key Office apps with a full range of features. Today sees the launch of a limited technical preview of those apps. Initially the Office Web Apps (as they're now known) include Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with OneNote coming soon.
Tech Radar
Audiovox Advent to offer Americans live TV on the road
Audiovox and Qualcomm-owned FLO TV will soon deliver an "in-vehicle entertainment system delivering live TV service", due to be available to consumers in the fourth quarter of 2009. The first FLO TV system will launch under Audiovox's "Advent" brand, and fits in any car with screen sizes available up to 10.5 inches. Car dealers will offer 1 year of the FLO TV Auto Entertainment service starting at $119 per year.
Pocket Lint
Video screens hit paper magazines
The first video advert inside a print title has been published inside the American magazine Entertainment Weekly. The small screen, built into a cardboard insert, contains an advert for Pepsi Max and trailers for US TV network, CBS. There are also in-built speakers, so the viewer can hear the advert too. Chip technology is used to store the video - described as similar to that used in singing greeting cards - which is activated when the page is turned.
BBC
Wireless-N finally approved for use
The next-generation of wi-fi technology has finally been approved for use, despite being on sale in laptops and other equipment for several years. The 802.11n technology, as it is known, was ratified by the IEEE, a body that oversees all wi-fi standards. It was conceived seven years ago and offers speeds at least six times faster than current approved technology.
BBC
HP talks up wireless screen line
HP has unveiled its latest line of wirelessly-connected screen display systems. The new line of DreamScreen displays allow users to wirelessly connect their systems to a stand-alone external display. The screen can then be used to display information such as presentations and multimedia files.
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Google CEO slams Rupert Murdoch's online plan
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has hit back at News Corp's recent plans to charge for online news, claiming that it is a fundamentally flawed business model. He explained that too much quality general news content was available online, meaning that any attempt to charge for general news online would effectively be a non-starter.
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Microsoft to offer cheap Windows 7 for students
Microsoft plans to offer a substantial discount for college students who want to pick up a copy of Windows 7. For a limited time those in the UK will be able to pre-order Windows 7 for £30, meanwhile US college students will be able to get the software for $30 (£18).
ZDNet
Hands-On Mobile takes World Poker Tour to iPhone
Hands-On Mobile has launched an iPhone version of its World Poker Tour Texas Hold 'Em mobile game. Like the most recent version for Java handsets, the game includes an online multiplayer mode. It's fully compatible with the existing versions of the game, including the web version.
Mobile Entertainment
Jajah offers Twitter users spoken tweets
Twitter users will soon be able to make free 2-minute VoIP calls to other users, with a new service from Jajah. With the Jajah@call service, qualified Jajah and Twitter account holders can make phone calls without needing to know the number of the person they want to call.
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