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Electronics Arts acquires online game developer Mythic

In an attempt to sustain its supremecy in the online multiplayer video game business, American developer, marketer, publisher, and distributor of computer and video games - Electronics Arts Inc. said after Tuesday's closing bell that it has agreed to acquire Mythic Entertainment.


Nestle buys weight loss product maker Jenny Craig Inc.

If you are under the possession of the modern world's twin obsessions - indulgence and guilt, then the international food giant has just the answer to how to get rid of it.

Nestle SA, the world's biggest Food and Beverage Company, said Monday it would purchase weight loss product maker Jenny Craig Inc.


Nokia and Siemens; The Next Big Merger

Nokia and Siemens AG have planned to combine their telephone equipment units in a deal which is valued at roughly 25 billion euros ($ 31.6 billion).


Seagate launches 10 new products

A major manufacturer of hard drives, Seagate Technology announced the launch of a lineup of hard drives and solutions meant for entertainment, consumer electronics and computing, and all designed to support the growing demand for digital content.


Dell Helps Michigan Agencies

Technology from Dell is now enriching the lives of citizens of Michigan and also helping state agencies to more efficiently provide vital human services such as child protection, adoption and adult placement.


Microsoft launches two new Webcams

Microsoft, on Tuesday, has announced a line of Webcams as the newest additions to its hardware line that, until now, has kept to keyboards and mice.

The newly launched pair of Web cameras - the LifeCam VX-3000 and LifeCam VX-6000 will be tied to Microsoft's Windows Live Messenger program for video messaging or calling. Live Messenger is presently in beta testing, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Web site.


eBay all set to enter Web advertising market

The major auction service on the Web-eBay is all set to unveil keyword advertising - where internet users will be directed to specific auctions linked to words on the web page they are visiting.


Avaya launches next generation IP phones

Avaya Inc. has unveiled its new Avaya one-X Deskphone Edition, the next generation of Internet protocol (IP) phone that delivers simplicity and faster access to a vast array of advanced applications,


AOL's Wireless Division Launches Bengali Text Input Software

Tegic, a unit of AOL's wireless division, has launched Bengali version 7.4 of the T9 text input software.

Google is Spreadsheeting!

Every one loves "free for all" and especially if its between two heavyweights. We can draw parallels between two behemoths Google and Microsoft who are poised to compete in just about anything.