Microsoft pays $240 million to clinch Facebook stake Microsoft Corp beat out rival Google Inc, in a battle to invest in socializing Web site Facebook, by agreeing to pay $240 million for a roughly 1.6 percent stake in the Web phenomenon and expand a deal to sell advertising. 26 Oct 2007
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Microsoft launches new family-oriented Xbox bundle Microsoft Corp said on Monday it is launching a reworked low-end version of its Xbox 360 in a bid to widen the game console's appeal to a broader audience that has flocked to rival Nintendo Co Ltd's Wii. 23 Oct 2007
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Viacom could work with Google in future: CEO Viacom Inc Chief Executive Philippe Dauman said on Thursday the entertainment company could work with Google Inc down the road, despite a $1 billion lawsuit it has filed against the Web search leader. 22 Oct 2007
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Media companies in copyright pact, Google absent Viacom Inc, Walt Disney Co, Microsoft Corp and other media companies have agreed to a set of guidelines to protect copyrights online but Google Inc, owner of the Web's biggest video site, was notably absent from the pact. 20 Oct 2007
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Microsoft eyes small acquisitions in next five years Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday it will probably buy up to 20 companies a year at a cost of anywhere from $50 million to $1 billion for the next five years. 19 Oct 2007
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Nokia to launch touch-screen version of S60 software Nokia, the world's largest cellphone maker, said on Tuesday a touch-screen version of its popular S60 smartphone software would be ready in 2008. 19 Oct 2007
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Sony to launch cheaper PlayStation 3 Sony Corp will launch a cheaper model of its PlayStation 3 in the United States, hoping to attract more buyers as it goes up against rival game consoles from Microsoft and Nintendo this holiday. 18 Oct 2007
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Apple's "Leopard" to hit stores Oct. 26 Apple Inc said on Tuesday the newest version of its Macintosh operating system would go on sale on October 26, hitting the market after a four-month delay due to the company's work on the iPhone. 17 Oct 2007
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Yahoo beats Wall St forecasts, dulling criticisms Internet giant Yahoo Inc posted quarterly results showing a rebound in brand advertising and beating Wall Street forecasts, and gave a more optimistic outlook that drove up its shares nearly 10 percent on Tuesday. 17 Oct 2007
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Oracle makes $6.7 billion bid for BEA Systems Oracle Corp said on Friday it made a $6.7 billion unsolicited offer to buy business software maker BEA Systems Inc, which is under pressure from activist shareholder Carl Icahn to put itself up for sale. 12 Oct 2007
