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Microsoft expands anti-crackdown licenses to 12 countries
Oct 18th
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
Microsoft today expanded on its plans to avoid anti-dissent piracy crackdowns by expanding its coverage to 12 more countries. In addition to Russia, the pledge is now extending to China, Malaysia, Vietnam and eight former Soviet states. The policy will continue as before and automatically grant licenses to Microsoft software for advocacy groups and other non-profits so that piracy can’t be used as a pretext to stamp out political opposition.
The effort won’t take immediate effect. Microsoft deputy general counsel Nancy Anderson noted that the efforts still have to accommodate the law and receive local translations. Other countries may be More >
Android Market expands paid content in more countries
Sep 28th
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
Google has begun notifying developers that paid apps on the Android Market will soon be supported in several more countries. Although users in a variety of countries can download free titles, paid content had been restricted to users from 14 nations.
Mobile analytics company Distimo has identified 13 countries or regions that were not included in the initial rollout for paid apps: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Finland, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Singapore and South Africa. A TechCrunch report suggests Sweden and Hungary may also be on the list.
The international expansion marks Google’s latest push to bring more paid More >
Zune Marketplace expands beyond US ahead of Windows Phone 7
Sep 21st
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
Microsoft tonight expanded its Zune Marketplace services beyond the US for the first time in the run-up to Windows Phone 7. Its unlimited Zune Pass music, MP3 downloads, video sales and movie rentals will be available in France, Germany and the UK later this fall. Spain will get all but video sales, while Australia, Canada and New Zealand will get both of the video services but no music.
Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands and Switzerland will be limited to movie rentals. Dedicated MP3 players like the Zune HD won’t be crossing overseas, however.
Every country will get a new version More >
Antec expands into audio with virtual 3D speakers
Sep 4th
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
Normally known for its computer cases and power supplies, Antec has announced a new 2.1-channel speaker system which it says will deliver realistic 3D soundscapes for movies and games. The Soundscience’s anodized aluminum satellite speakers accept either digital or analog input. An external toggle switches the speakers between stereo and Antec’s proprietary 3D sound mode.
Antec is showing the speakers at IFA, which started today. A ship date isn’t immediately available, but the Soundscience will reach the US sometime in the fall for $ 250.