Phoenix's Digging Mission Postponed
	The mission controllers of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander decided to delay the beginning of the digging operations for a day in order to better learn how to scoop samples of soil from the Martian surface. The lander was scheduled to start gathering soil sample for analysis today, but they decided that Phoenix must first carry out a test in which a scoop full of dust is delivered to the Thermal and Evolved Gas Analyzer. The sp ... [read more >>]
	04 June 2008, 07:04GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

G4 Moves to Xbox Live
	If you're interested in media, games and web based culture, then you should take a look at the shows G4 puts on. And now Microsoft is entering into a deal with G4 to bring the shows of the network to greater audience by making them available on the Xbox Live service for ... [read more >>]
	30 May 2008, 14:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

An Xbox Update: What's in Store?
	An update for the Xbox 360 gaming console from Microsoft came and went. Most of us wouldn't have even noticed it if the Xbox Live service hadn't warned us of the update and the need to download it. Some people were booted off Live when the upda ... [read more >>]
	21 April 2008, 06:18GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Future of Games for Windows
	And now there's a Microsoft "fireman" ready to talk about it and explain some of Microsoft's moves. But first, a little history lesson. Games for Windows was announced early in 2006, at the DICE Summit, and was billed as the "be all, end al ... [read more >>]
	10 March 2008, 05:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Live Video on YouTube Coming in 2008
	The rumored and sometimes confirmed, sometimes laughed at, coming of live video on Google’s video sharing service has finally had a pin stuck in it. It won’t float around anymore, because there’s no point in speculating about something everybody knows is going to happen. Live streaming has been a life-long dream (metaphorically speaking) of the online community, and many video sharing services have attempted it throughout time ... [read more >>]
	29 February 2008, 13:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Earth's Identical Twin Only 4 Light-years Away?
	There are possibly millions of Earth-like planets lying out there in the immensity of the universe, each bearing just the proper conditions for the appearance and evolution of life, we just have to find them. Only a decade ago or so, the human race wasn't even capable of telling whether nearby stars, or any star in the universe for that matter, bared any planet. The fact is that the first ever exoplanet was discovered in 1985[ADMARK=1 ... [read more >>]
	29 February 2008, 02:50GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Call of Duty 4 Most Played on Xbox 360 Live
	Halo 3 isn't the success it was billed to be. Although it won some GOTY awards, most recently from 1up, the game developed by Bungie for Microsoft is not the smash hit that it was supposed to be. FPS rival ... [read more >>]
	27 February 2008, 03:59GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

My, Those Chi-Chis Look Impressive!
	Christina Aguilera sure loves showing off her boobs. I mean, really – she must be really proud of the fact that they've pretty much doubled in size and are much more... er, perky I could say. The fact is, Christina took her boobs live on Ellen yesterday, and the world stopped. No, I mean that quite literally. It was one of those moments in which the whole world goes quiet, pretty much like you see in all those Asian horror films. We s ... [read more >>]
	21 February 2008, 08:14GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

YouTube Video Streaming Coming?
	If you’re going to watch the video I embedded (and you will or else you wouldn’t be reading this), you’re going to catch the tone of the answer Chad Hurley, one of the co-founders of YouTube, gave when asked whether his company was working on streaming video. "We’re working on a lot of interesting things", he said. That’s neither denying, nor confirming the possibility. For the recent start-ups that have gone into the [ADMARK= ... [read more >>]
	10 January 2008, 17:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Better Than a Sex Tape: Pammy's Boobs Live On TV!
	It was only a matter of time before Pammy finally got the offer, but now it finally happened, and I can't say I'm too surprised. Pamela Anderson and the sleazy hubby Rick Salomon are reportedly in talks with the E! Network to get their own "fly on the way" reality show, that would air next year. I'm not sure if it's the right thing to say – I suppose I should offer these two congratulations or something simila ... [read more >>]
	13 December 2007, 10:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Cover Your Ears: This Is How Britney Sounds LIVE
	OK, I have to post this warning at the beginning of the article, just so that I don't have to go to court in a few weeks' time for causing grievous bodily harm or something similar. It seems that someone really hates Britney's a*s, otherwise they wouldn't have dug so hard and found the thing you're about to listen to – which takes me back to my initial point. Never has the whole "cover your ears" ... [read more >>]
	12 November 2007, 02:56GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Great Live Pics of Motorola U9
	Some new live images of the Motorola U9 mobile phone have recently appeared, although an official release would have probably been better. The phone still looks great, showing off some great light effects on the external display. Some other real pics of the phone appeared some time ago, although they only emphasized its metallic shine and smooth case. This time, Motorola U9 looks less shiny and more of a fingerprint magnet. Mo ... [read more >>]
	10 October 2007, 03:12GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

What's New in Microsoft Land: 1st - 5th October 2007
	On Monday, Microsoft announced what seems to be the most important release this year after Windows Vista's launch on January 30: the availability of a web-based flavor of Microsoft Office which is obviously the software giant's reply to Google's evolution into this market. Office Live Workspace is pretty similar with Google Docs & Spreadsheets, which recently received a presentation tool, allowing the ... [read more >>]
	06 October 2007, 14:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Microsoft Unveils New Families of Services in the Cloud
	Microsoft has unveiled two new families of services positioned in the cloud: Online and Live. The initiative is nothing more than another step in the natural evolution of the Redmond company's Software plus Services Business approach. The Online and Live Microsoft families are essentially a bundle of client, server and service products addressed at both end-users and businesses with the purpose of making available various options of c ... [read more >>]
	01 October 2007, 10:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

HTC Juno Looks Super-slim in Live Images
	Previous leaked images of HTC Juno showed a blurry, strange looking smartphone that left a matter of a doubt over its authenticity. Incredibly enough, they were completely true and such a strange looking device actually exists. What makes this smartphone so special [ADM ... [read more >>]
	01 October 2007, 09:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

HTC Wings (S730) Looks Great in Live Pics
	HTC has many impressive smartphones in store, all waiting for their close release. HTC Wings (S730) is only one of them, aimed especially at those who would rather use old fashioned buttons instead of a touchscreen, no matter how appealing this feature might be for others. Just as all other handsets waiting for a close release, HTC Wings (S730) brings some impressive specifications, which reveal it to be a powerful phone. It ... [read more >>]
	01 October 2007, 08:12GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

What’s New in Microsoft Land: 24th – 28th September 2007
	Everybody admits that Windows is the most popular operating system in the world because it is installed on millions of computers from every corner of the planet. However, the customers adopted different flavors of Windows as Microsoft designed multiple versions in order match everybody’s needs. In the recent period, the software giant promoted Windows Server 2008 a lot and it seems that, after ... [read more >>]
	30 September 2007, 10:00GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

New Samsung F200 Impressive Live Images
	Samsung F200 is one of the most unusual handsets coming from this producer. Its design breaks the lines set by all previous mobile phones, with a young and fresh new design. Some new pictures of the device have appeared, showing the best that it has to offer. The p ... [read more >>]
	25 September 2007, 09:44GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Live Pictures Show the Real Face of Nokia E51
	Nokia E51 has just been unveiled a few days ago, coming as a pleasant surprise from this producer. The phone looked great and showed some pretty impressive specifications, as it is capable of playing the role of both a fixed and a mobile device. Some spy pictures have just surfaced to show people what they should expect to see once the handset hits the market. The real look of Nokia E51 has been seen before too, when the mobil ... [read more >>]
	21 September 2007, 04:04GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Samsung SGH-F330, Stunning in Live Images
	The official images of Samsung SGH-F330 showed this phone as an appealing one, although with nothing out of the ordinary. When being actually seen, the device looks better than ever and shows great potential of winning many customer hearts in the future. Hurray, Samsung! IFA 2 ... [read more >>]
	03 September 2007, 03:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Microsoft Signs First PEGI New Labeling System
	An article I wrote a while ago said that the PEGI rating system (which currently evaluates all games released in the UK and the rest of Europe), was to be expanded to include games playable online via consoles, PCs and mobiles. Today's news shows that ... [read more >>]
	20 July 2007, 06:25GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Google in Trouble, Microsoft Cooks Its Defeat
	It's been a while since Google remained the best search engine on the Internet without any powerful rival to compete with it. Things are going to be changed soon because the folks from the Redmond rival Microsoft managed to make MSN/Live Search very competitive for the product owned by the Mountain View company. According to some recent statistics published by Compete, Live Search grew up a lot but it's still struggling ... [read more >>]
	11 July 2007, 08:56GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

What’s New in Microsoft Land: 25th – 29th June 2007
	It’s well known the fact that the security of our computers is more and more threatened and this is proved especially by the avalanche of viruses and other infected files that is reported every day. Obviously, even the most powerful software solutions ever developed are affected but the attackers are now aiming to exploit the popular applications in order to make their attempts successful. ... [read more >>]
	01 July 2007, 06:50GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Microsoft Fuels Live Search Maps via Giant Pushpin Project
	The latest publicity stunt from Microsoft comes under the form of giant pushpins spread throughout Seattle in an effort to fuel the growth of Live Search Maps. The initiative is designed as an original promotion of Live Collections and Microsoft is coordinating the red oversize pushpins with thePushpinProject. "We started the Pushpin Project because we're fans of the underground. The dive. The one-of-a-kind Seattle," reveals ... [read more >>]
	29 June 2007, 12:24GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

What's New in Microsoft Land: 4th - 8th May 2007
	The Redmond company started the week with a new version for the famous Windows Live OneCare, a security solution that was often brought in the spotlights for the weak results recorded at several tests. On Monday, Microsoft released Windows Live OneCare 1.6 with lots of new functions and is now working on ... [read more >>]
	09 June 2007, 11:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

10 Things Wrong With Live for Windows – Not Much Room for Good Stuff, Is There...?
	A list of the ten things wrong with Games for Windows is up on The Hushed Casket. They're pretty much correct about everything, although #8 is good news for Xboxers, but basically, it proves how Microsoft shows off different results with the same thing practically. No. 9 - "It doesn't work from your desktop" – the site says "Games for Windows - Live does not run as an application on your desktop. You must run i ... [read more >>]
	04 June 2007, 08:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

What's New in Microsoft Land: 28th May - 1st June
	On Monday, the Redmond company decided to make one more step in the competition with Google and debuted an exciting feature of its Live Search Maps, an online service that provides satellite imagery for free. As you might know, the search giant Google owns Google Maps, the service that is often regarded as the most powerful product in its category, with millions of users every day. Microsoft introduced detailed 3D imager ... [read more >>]
	03 June 2007, 11:43GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Live on Vista – Only for the High Rollers
	It looks like Microsoft's confusing rollout of the Live service on the PC, has created quite a st ... [read more >>]
	11 May 2007, 04:00GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

E for All Expo – Play Your Favorite Game Before Its Release
	IDG World Expo has just announced that the well known Video Games Live Concert will take place on Friday, October 19, during the E for All Expo. The event has been organized especially for passionate gamers. E for All's Video Games Live concert is the p ... [read more >>]
	09 May 2007, 19:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Windows Live Hotmail Goes Global
	Windows Live Hotmail, designed by Microsoft as the successor of MSN Hotmail, was launched worldwide in no less than 36 languages. In excess of 20 million beta testers participated with feedback into the overhauling of Microsoft's email service, the company announced. According to Microsoft, Windows Live Hotmail will begin rolling out today, May 7, 2007. "We’re thrilled to deliver Windows Live Hotmail to the more tha ... [read more >>]
	07 May 2007, 05:08GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Britney Chews Gum While Lip-Synching
	Britney Spears is continuing her mini-tour of performances and, believe it or not, many are those who are still applauding her comeback... of sorts. However, even more are those who feel let down by the Princess of Pop, especially since, during her Anaheim gig, she chose to chew gum while lip-synching, thus making it all the more clear that, well, she is not a fan of singing live. Of course, we have all grown up with Britney& ... [read more >>]
	04 May 2007, 09:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ricky Martin Shows Nude Footage of Himself During Concert
	Ricky Martin's performances are, as a rule, raunchy and fiery. Despite the many rumors that he is gay, this is one of the few artists of our times (male ones, of course) who manage to emanate that much sexuality and raw masculinity in his shows. Every move, every word that comes out of his mouth seems sexually charged and maybe this is precisely that which made him one of the best-sold Latino performers (if not actually the ... [read more >>]
	03 May 2007, 10:19GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

UPDATE: Britney's Second Live Gig 'Disappointing'
	Last night, Britney continued the mini-tour she embarked on with her dancers under the name of M+Ms, this time hitting the House of Blues in Anaheim. Apparently, according to various reports, this second surprise gig was received worse than the previous one in San Diego. I say it's all a matter of taste and perspective. We could either take this tour as a sign of determination from her part of getting back in the saddle, and ... [read more >>]
	03 May 2007, 09:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

BREAKING: Britney Performs LIVE Again!!!
	Turns out that all those weeks of intense preparation and dance rehearsals that Britney Spears has been taking lately were for a good reason and not for the sake of keeping fit. For the past couple of days, the Internet has been literally ablaze with rumors about Brit Brit going on a mini-tour with her dancers, under the not yet famous name of The M+Ms. Oh, my God, can you even imagine the anticipation?! Be still, my heart! Th ... [read more >>]
	02 May 2007, 05:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Microsoft Updates Developers Website
	As MIX07 kicked off yesterday, April 30, 2007, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, changes are reverberating through Microsoft's online infrastructure. As soon as Ray Ozzie, Chief Software Architect, Microsoft Corporation, and Scott Guthrie, General Manager, Developer Division, delivered their joint keynote address at the debut of the MIX07 conference, the Redmond Company started unveiling new technologies and services desig ... [read more >>]
	01 May 2007, 05:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

YouTube and Vodafone to Offer Mobile Clips
	Vodafone and YouTube signed a deal that will bring the best of the video content uploaded on Google's product straight on the mobile devices. As you know, Vodafone is one of the most famous mobile carriers, the company aiming to bring video clips to its users through the Vodafone Live platform. It seems like the partnership will be somehow limited because it will allow access only to the Best Of YouTube channel that means ap ... [read more >>]
	30 April 2007, 16:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Zuma Deluxe Unlockables and Crazy Combo (Xbox 360)
	Zuma is a fast-paced puzzle game developed by PopCap Games. An enhanced version, called Zuma Deluxe, is available for purchase in Windows and Mac OS X versions and as an Xbox Live Arcade download for the Xbox and Xbox 360. The objective is to eliminate all the balls rolling round the screen, b ... [read more >>]
	30 April 2007, 05:58GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Prince Publicly Humiliates Paris
	Prince is outrageous and controversial. Prince is also an icon most of the artists today (meaning, those singers who really have the guts and who deserve to be referred to by this term) look up to and try to emulate in their music. He is, without a single trace of doubt, the ultimate funk and rock symbol. For that, we should all respect him, even if we don't necessarily like his music. But here is yet another reason for ... [read more >>]
	27 April 2007, 09:10GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

(Poor) Star Trek Design: Allen & Heath iLive 80 Mixing Console
	Now, this one is from the Frankfurt Musikmesse as well (it's been their weekend and also theirs will be some weeks from now on), but this is a rather funny one, at least optically. First of all, you all know (or should know) Allen & Heath, otherwise saying you are into sound becomes a lie. Well, Allen & Heath is one of the well-respected names in the world as it comes to mixing consoles. A bit too respected, I am inclined t ... [read more >>]
	03 April 2007, 05:23GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Live Pictures for Google Earth
	Google Earth recently received an impressive update that allows users to view live satellite images straight from the desktop of their computers. At this time, the feature is available only for Edinburgh, UK, but it seems like the company plans to expand it in the entire world. Google Sightseeing reported about this new and amazing feature, publishing a little add-on that must be installed to view live satellite images. “As p ... [read more >>]
	02 April 2007, 05:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Elite's 120 GB HDD Is Surrounded by Big BUTS
	The world went up in flames after the official announcement of the Xbox 360 Elite and its massive 120 gig hard drive. Then there was the rumor that a certain data cable would be needed in order to allow users to transfer older ... [read more >>]
	29 March 2007, 06:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

NBA LIVE 2004 Cheats and Unlockables (Xbox)
	With authentic basketball gameplay and stunning graphics, NBA LIVE 2004 delivers the definitive basketball experience. With an enhanced EA SPORTS Dynasty mode, the ability to take the court at all 29 NBA arenas, and all-new commentary from Marv Albert and Mike Fratello, &l ... [read more >>]
	28 March 2007, 03:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Purely Magnetic Drums
	Looks like Ableton is coming again among the top preferences once the new version of the Live series was released. More and more software is being developed for Ableton 6 Live and these days it's the turn for Puremagnetik to issue new code designed for Ableton. The new piece of software is Microdrum, a groove drum sequencer, unique in its kind, containing 5 banks of drum kits and more than 50 Groovetracks. It also sports ... [read more >>]
	20 March 2007, 06:38GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Got A Soundcard? Get Your Cheap Ableton Upgrade!
	Lots of free software comes bundled with various pieces of hardware and Ableton makes no exception to the rule: some soundcards or I/O devices come with copies of Ableton Live Lite users can use for free and even register. Now, Ableton decided to make some discounts on their new version, Ableton 6 Live. And because they want as many registered users as possible, one of the essential conditions to become eligible for this limit ... [read more >>]
	13 March 2007, 10:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia