Microsoft converts Live Mesh from private to public beta

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Live Mesh is a new beta service offered by Microsoft that aims to allow users to access their data across multiple desktops, notebooks, and mobile devices. In other words, the service is primarily a syncing mediator for devices and data. Live Mesh has been in private beta ever since it was unveiled in late April. With Live Mesh open to anyone in the US... Submitted by: mattjack | Visited 10 times | Comments 0

♦ Kerr at peace after finding success on LPGA tour

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EDINA, Minn. — From Arby's to Nobu New York. From mass transit to private jets. From 200 pounds to 130. From unapproachable, brash and abrupt to savvy, chic and courteous. For Cristie Kerr, her 30-year tour of life is marked by reflection, redemption and reinvention, a journey from humble means in a tough Miami-Dade neighborhood to self-earned riches affording her a millionaire's lifestyle. Submitted by: littlebobek - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows Live OneCare 2.5 beta ending, perpetual beta begins

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Microsoft has announced that the Windows Live OneCare 2.5 Beta program will be closing on July 31, 2008, and has already sent out invites to select testers willing to participate in the next beta. The Perpetual Beta program consists of builds with new features and functionalities that testers try out for a short period of time before they are released to the public.Read More... Submitted by: Artifexus - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Live Meshing on the Gillmor Gang

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David Treadwell is the special guest on the Gillmor Gang this week (check out the podcast of the show here). He is the corporate vice president of Microsoft's Live Platform Services, which includes the recently introduced Live Mesh. Treadwell works directly for Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie, who has been working to put the Web, rather than the PC, at the center of Microsoft's computing universe. Live Mesh is trying to solve a key user problem--how to mesh the desktop, mobile... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Evernote talks to Ars about public beta announcement

1 vote	Evernote is probably the first information organizer that has not only nailed cross-platform support, but provides rich ubiquitous access with a full-featured web UI. We reviewed Evernote back in February during the company's iPhone client announcement, and we had invites for what was then Evernote's private beta. Submitted by: Gloria1 - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mac version of Microsoft's Live Mesh previewed

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Apple loves to talk about "cloud" computing lately, particularly in the context of the new MobileMe service--so far, that particular cloud has been pretty gray and rainy. While MobileMe has been struggling, Microsoft has been launching its new Live Mesh cloud computing service, which will eventually compete with Apple's offering. Although the Mac client for Live Mesh isn't out yet... Submitted by: kc3 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows Live FrameIt brings RSS to digital photo frames

1 vote	Windows Live Expo may have been killed off, but another Windows Live service has just launched into public beta. Windows Live FrameIt beta is an RSS aggregator for digital photo frames. FrameIt allows you to send pictures from different photo sharing services, weather forecasts, and news to your digital photo frame. Submitted by: digital_writer - Visited 32 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Live Mesh 0.9.3103.9 to arrive later today

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Raised the limit on the total number of customers we will allow to access the Live Mesh Tech Preview. Expanded availability: signing up directly is now possible if your country/region is the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. Removed the limit on the number of Live Mesh invitations you have. Invite new friends and family members to the Live Mesh Tech Preview. Submitted by: nick2007 - Visited 36 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe splits from Warren

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I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on. Joe Calzaghe has announced he has split from promoter Frank Warren. The long-reigning world champion has ended his 12-year association with Sports Network and intends to manage himself from now on. It means Calzaghe, still undefeated after 45 fights and a world title holder for 11 years... Submitted by: Mong - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Microsoft speaks on Games for Windows Live changes

1 vote	Microsoft's Kevin Unangst(Credit: Microsoft)Q&A If you missed our earlier post on Microsoft's announcements from the GameFest 2008 conference, here's a brief recap:Games for Windows Live is now free at all membership levelsIn the fall... Submitted by: cosmictap - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Live Anywhere Not Abandoned, says Microsoft

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Microsoft is still working on its Live Anywhere initiative, but it’s not easy to do.Jeff Bell, corporate VP of global marketing for Microsoft's interactive entertainment business, touched very briefly on Live Anywhere’s progress during a talk at the Electronic Gaming Summit, Kotaku reports.   "Live anywhere is not abandoned,” Bell said, telling the audience not to give up hope. Submitted by: frodosringfinger - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ryu vs. Ken, Ben vs. Frank: Street Fighter HD beta hands on

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Today, the beta for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix has gone live. Players can access the beta by purchasing the Xbox Live Arcade version of Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, which runs a cool 800 Microsoft Points ($10). The beta features two playable characters, Ken and Ryu, with the option to play multiplayer games locally or online in unranked, ranked, and tournament matches. Submitted by: suko - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Rolling Stones Eye Live Nation Deal?.

1 vote	Rolling Stones Eye Live Nation Deal?.... The Rolling Stones are reportedly in talks to sign a multi-million dollar (pound) deal with concert promoter Live Nation. The legendary rockers could join an elite league of music heavyweights including Madonna... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ GTA IV Tops CoD4 on Xbox Live

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Activision's Call of Duty 4 and Microsoft's Halo 3 have been trading the first and second slots on Microsoft's Xbox Live activity chart for the past few months. But Aaron Greenberg, director of product management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, said that GTA IV, which just released on Tuesday, is the new king of the hill on Xbox Live. Submitted by: saxDesigns - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Microsoft's Messenger for Mac 7 goes final with corporate A/V

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Good afternoon, Microsoft Messenger for Mac fans! We can feel your excitement in the air as we pass on the news that MSN Messenger for Mac 7.0 is officially out, in its final, non-beta form. No no, hold your applause. The final version doesn't bring much of anything new from the most recent beta, but the Mac BU considers it a major milestone in working with the Windows Live team. Submitted by: un!expected - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Wagg upbeat after thrilling win

1 vote	Derbyshire all-rounder Graham Wagg has said his side must take heart from the dramatic Twenty20 win over East Midlands rivals Nottinghamshire. Wagg took 3-23 and then smashed 27 from 18 balls, including 11 from the final over, to guide the Phantoms to a three-wicket victory at Trent Bridge. Submitted by: peter84 - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Microsoft refunding gamers, Games for Windows Live goes free

1 vote	Microsoft made a series of announcements this week that the company hopes will reinvigorate the PC gaming market, including the announcement of DirectX 11 and the advent of free Windows Live gaming. Ars spoke with Microsoft's Kevin Unangst about the company's present and future plans, including DX11, Games for Windows Live... Submitted by: nervo - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Microsoft unveils its web vision

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Microsoft has lifted the lid on a new web service called Live Mesh, designed to connect a multiplicity of devices and applications online. The service is seen by many as a key plank in the company's vision for the future of the web. Live Mesh is designed to blur the lines between running software and storing data on a desktop and "in the cloud". Submitted by: bestija - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Public schools as good as private schools in raising math scores, study says

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Illinois education professors Sarah and Christopher Lubienski compared math education in public and private schools. "It is worth noting, " the researchers write, "how little variation school type really accounts for... Click here for more information. Students in public schools learn as much or more math between kindergarten and fifth grade as similar students in private schools... Submitted by: centime - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ NOT GOING DUTCH

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When Tommy Hilfiger goes public again, its shares won't necessarily be listed in Amsterdam, the company's CEO told The Post. The Amsterdam-based fashion house, owned by private-equity firm Apax Partners, had previously planned an initial public offering on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. But it shelved those plans in January amid turmoil in the global credit markets. Submitted by: kianah - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment