March, 2006

Local Search gets the mobile touch

WLLlocal icon.gifEarlier today, it was announced on Michael Smuga's blog that a new feature for Local Search went live. This new feature, dubbed "Send to Mobile" allows you to send the results of your Local Search right to your mobile device …

Windows Live Search goes Academic

WLSearch icon.gifYes Microsoft really is pushing hard to get into every search scenario possible. The latest up is Academic Search, offering additional features for search results depending on the type of search and the website hosting the information. Academic Search was …

Windows Live Messenger Final – Sneak Peek

Yes I'm posting yet another screenshot, this time of the expected Windows Live Messenger final UI.

 – Yes the UI looks must better, no bleaching!
 – Note the new status icons, a cross between old and new.
 – The two …

Windows Live Mail Desktop beta begins!

WLMail icon.gifYes it has finally started, albeit in a very small way. According to the team blog, only 100 testers will be able to use the beta initially, though it will expand to about 5000 within the coming weeks. After …

The web of lies that is InfoCard

WLIDLogo.pngWhen will people learn: InfoCard is not replacing Microsoft Passport. To quote Trevin:

Today, Passport supports email address with either passwords or mobile PINs as credential types. Infocard will simply be another credential that will be supported by

Sneak Peek: Windows Live Account

windows live jewel.pngYes its been a slow few days around here, so I thought I'd break the lull with some details on the new Windows Live Account site.

Account Services is an existing Passport site but as Kip mentioned in his post …

Windows Live Search gets minor update

WLSearch icon.gifBrandon Paddock from the Desktop Search team posted about a minor update to Windows Live Search. Of note is that now Search Macros can now be created from the drop down menu that is present above search results.

  BrandonOnLive …

The Shakeup is here

WLSoon icon.gifMicrosoft issued an official statement today about the restructuring of the "Platforms and Services Division." In an effort to transform MSN and Windows Live into a more efficient organization, changes in leadership are being to meet their three goals.

Goals:

Windows Live Spaces confirmed for Summer 2006

Spaces icon.gifFrom the MSN Spaces homepage:

Windows Live Spaces – the future of MSN Spaces In the summer of 2006, we will unveil a more powerful version of MSN Spaces which will be called Windows Live Spaces! Stay tuned!

Nothing …

Life after Cole – Another MSN Exec leaves

It was recently announced over at ValleyWag that David Cole, head of MSN Global, was forced out of Microsoft. According to sources close to the company, it seems that Michael Rawding, Head of MSN Global Sales & Marketing worldwide …