Microsoft Corp., the world’s largest software maker, released a test version of its new Silverlight online media program. This program is said to be a rival to Adobe Systems Inc.’s dominant Flash player. At Microsoft’s MIX ‘07 conference for Web developers and designers, the company said it will also offer a companion service that allows streaming video for Silverlight.
In this day and age we take for granted the use of technology and all of the things that we use that pertain to this. One of the most popular devices that we use is the camera. But what most people don’t know is that the camera has acctually been around for quite some time. Yet, before they were invented painters were the only people who were able to preserve family photos or be able to capture the beautiful scenery.
xBox 360 has decided to add more things to the line-up this year. It seems that Microsoft has created a Text Input Device, which will enable gamers to chat with their friends on Windows Live Messenger. This input device is simply a clip on keyboard and is going to be released this summer.
Sony stated to the news that they will be cutting the price of the PlayStation Portable handheld game from $199 down to $169. Sony was expected to make this move after the close of its fiscal year. This move will apparently weaken the Japanese companies. Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, stated in an interview that Sony has sold and shipped more than 25 million PSPs to stores now and the high volumes are allowing it to become more efficient in manufacturing.