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Automatic Updates Coming To Internet Explorer (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor – Microsoft intends to begin delivering automatic updates of its Internet Explorer browser beginning next year to ensure that as many machines as possible running Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 are protected from the latest malware schemes of cyber criminals.

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More TV Channels Coming To Xbox Live (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor – A week after Microsoft and Verizon announced that FiOS channels are coming to the Xbox 360, the software giant is unleashing more apps to allow TV viewing online via the hit gaming console.

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Microsoft signs agreement to scrutinize Yahoo (AP)

AP – It looks as if Microsoft wants a seat at the negotiating table if Yahoo decides to sell part or all of its business.

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Groupon’s shares fall below IPO price in 3 weeks (AP)

AP – Groupon Inc.’s stock fell below its initial public offering price for the first time Wednesday as investors reassess the challenges facing the still-unprofitable online deals company in a shaky economy.

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Microsoft Looking to Buy a Piece of Yahoo, Again [REPORT] (Mashable)

Mashable – In what could be the first sign of a potential buyout, Microsoft has signed a confidentiality agreement with Yahoo to get access to the company’s financial information, Reuters reported Wednesday. Citing a “source familiar with the matter,â€� the report says Microsoft is one of many companies now combing through Yahoo’s business. Private equity firms KKR, TPG Capital, and Silver Lake Partners are also said to be interested in buying minority stakes of up to 20 percent, with plans to eventually own controlling interest in the company.

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Larry Page-Run Google Shutters 7 More Projects (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor – Google is continuing its streamlining efforts, shuttering projects that haven’t panned out the way the search-engine giant hoped and folding others into other products as special features. Google’s goal is to drive a simpler user experience.

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Bing hitches holiday hopes to Rudolph the reindeer (AP)

AP – Like Santa Claus on that one foggy Christmas Eve, Microsoft has summoned Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to guide some precious cargo — a holiday marketing campaign for its Bing search engine.

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Microsoft signs confidentiality pact with Yahoo (Reuters)

Reuters – Microsoft Corp has signed a confidentiality agreement with Yahoo Inc, allowing the software giant to take a closer look at Yahoo’s business, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Create Your Own Online Clothing Boutique, Earn 10% of Sales (Mashable)

Mashable – The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: StyleOwner

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Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL team up to sell Internet ads (AP)

AP – Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL are joining forces in an online advertising attack on Google and Facebook.

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