Technology Report: Digital mirror: fashion brands convey glamour online

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Good afternoon Bit, THU 11 Mar 2010    Digital mirror: fashion brands convey glamour online New racing videogames set to rev up sales Motorola, Microsoft in deal to put Bing on phones Sony unveils new motion-controlled gaming system Virgin Media to trial broadband over telegraph poles Opera rolls out mobile browser for Android Best Buy bets on 3D TV, but no quick payoffs seen Google chief sees outcome "soon" in China row Cloud video game service OnLive to launch in June IBM, universities target easy-to-use cellphones Economy grounds flying car World's largest solar-powered vessel Robot is soldier's best friend Digital mirror: fashion brands convey glamour online March 11, 2010 06:43 AM ET MILAN (Reuters) - With videos of catwalk shows, pictures of glamorous models and a catalog of chic products, luxury brands are creating "digital mirrors" online as they turn to the internet to tap into growing e-commerce demand. Full Article New racing videogames set to rev up sales March 11, 2010 10:20 AM ET LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Blatant disregard for oncoming traffic and speed limits will get you into serious trouble on the road, but drivers seeking similar thrills can indulge in a fleet of new racing video games due out soon. Full Article Motorola, Microsoft in deal to put Bing on phones March 10, 2010 09:19 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp that will put Bing search and mapping services on its phones that use Google's Android operating system. Full Article Sony unveils new motion-controlled gaming system March 10, 2010 10:02 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sony Corp has unveiled its new motion-controlled video game system, pitching it to both casual and hard-core gamers alike, as the company looks to ride one of the hottest trends in gaming. Full Article Virgin Media to trial broadband over telegraph poles March 11, 2010 05:28 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - British cable operator Virgin Media is testing a new technology to deliver ultrafast broadband over telegraph poles which could allow it to extend its reach to another 1 million homes. Full Article Opera rolls out mobile browser for Android March 11, 2010 03:17 AM ET HELSINKI (Reuters) - Opera Software unveiled on Thursday a version of its Mini mobile browser for use on cellphones running on Google's Android software. Full Article Best Buy bets on 3D TV, but no quick payoffs seen March 10, 2010 07:03 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - While James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic "Avatar" took the box office by storm instantly, the road to success will be much longer for Best Buy Co Inc, which is making a big bet on 3D televisions this year. Full Article Google chief sees outcome "soon" in China row March 10, 2010 04:53 PM ET ABU DHABI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google expects an outcome soon from its talks with China over a censorship and hacking dispute, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday. Full Article Cloud video game service OnLive to launch in June March 10, 2010 04:17 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - OnLive is set to launch its "cloud-based" video game service in June, as the closely watched start-up looks to challenge home console heavyweights with the promise of on-demand gaming. Full Article IBM, universities target easy-to-use cellphones March 10, 2010 06:31 AM ET HELSINKI (Reuters) - IBM has started a two-year research program that aims to make cellphones easier to use for groups including the elderly and the illiterate. Full Article

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