Technology Report: Microsoft "Halo: Reach" sales hit $200 million on 1st day

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Good afternoon Bit, THU 16 Sep 2010    Microsoft "Halo: Reach" sales hit $200 million on 1st day Sony says likely to meet annual PS3 sales target Microsoft releases newest version of Web browser Intel guru: future phones will sense your mood Mobile computing set to get "keyless keyboard" Britain notches 500 millionth digital download E-textbooks expected to grow with iPad on campus Google hit with new privacy problem, fires engineer EMusic nears major label deals for fall relaunch Motorola buys privately held software maker Nokia refresh amid revamp Company creates art from DNA Sexy male dance moves Microsoft "Halo: Reach" sales hit $200 million on 1st day September 16, 2010 05:57 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft said its new videogame "Halo: Reach" had racked up $200 million in global sales on its launch day, building strong momentum for the November debut of the Xbox 360 maker's new gaming system. Full Article Sony says likely to meet annual PS3 sales target September 16, 2010 07:34 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp said on Thursday its PS3 game console sales were on track to reach its target of 15 million units for the year to March 2011, with sales for the April-September half likely just above forecast. Full Article Microsoft releases newest version of Web browser September 15, 2010 09:37 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp released the latest version of its Web browser, saying that it would work at faster speeds, deliver better graphics and be less obtrusive to users. Full Article Intel guru: future phones will sense your mood September 15, 2010 04:38 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Ultra-smartphones that react to your moods and televisions that can tell it's you who's watching are in your future as Intel Corp's top technology guru sets his sights on context-aware computing. Full Article Mobile computing set to get "keyless keyboard" September 16, 2010 08:07 AM ET JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli startup has launched a system that aims to make mobile computing easier by letting users type on invisible keys instead of a keyboard that typically takes up much of the screen. Full Article Britain notches 500 millionth digital download September 16, 2010 08:02 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Britain recently passed the 500-million mark for digital music downloads, and figures out this year suggest another record total in 2010, according to the Official Charts Company (OCC). Full Article E-textbooks expected to grow with iPad on campus September 15, 2010 06:06 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video and color graphics are key to why many people think Apple Inc's iPad and other tablets will usher in the era of electronic textbooks. Full Article Google hit with new privacy problem, fires engineer September 15, 2010 01:52 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet search and advertising giant Google Inc fired an engineer in July for violating users' privacy, the company said on Wednesday. Full Article EMusic nears major label deals for fall relaunch September 15, 2010 12:45 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - eMusic, the subscription digital music service, is close to wrapping up deals with the last two major labels in time for a planned relaunch in November, its chief executive said on Tuesday in an interview. Full Article Motorola buys privately held software maker September 16, 2010 07:55 AM ET BANGALORE (Reuters) - Smartphone maker Motorola Inc acquired Munich-based Aloqa GmbH, which makes software that allows users to find relevant web content using the users' location and social context. Full Article

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