May, 2006

Windows Live Publisher Portal launches

WLPublisher Portal.pngNo sooner had I posted about the Windows Live Book Search, than I found that members of the Book Search team were already doing some work with publishers. Cliff Guren, Director of Publisher Evangelism for the service spoke recently …

Windows Live moves into WiFi

WLLive.com icon.gifThe upcoming Windows Live WiFi suite appears to be comprised of several products, including: – Windows Live Connection Center: enables and manages your wireless connection to the Internet. – Windows Live Hotspot Locator: provides a community style approach …

Microsoft to expand search offerings with Windows Live Book Search

WLSearch new icon.gifIt really seems as if there is no stopping Microsoft's attempts to increase their share of the search market through the Windows Live platform. The latest service on the cards is Windows Live Book Search, previously announced as MSN Book

Windows Live Local expands UK coverage

WLLlocal icon.gifAt the Windows Live Session event I attended on Tuesday, Phil Holden demoed some new Live Local aerial imagery for the UK, which has now been rolled out. Although its a step forward, we're still lacking the more advanced Birds-Eye …

New LiveSide features

WLSoon icon.gifFirst off, thank you to Jamie for these suggestions in a comment a few days back. We have now added a field in your profile to enter your Windows Live Messenger address. Also, now you can recieve LiveSide updates through …

Check out Windows Live Account!

WindowsLive.gifYou can now go and check out Windows Live Account. Just head to account.live.com and sign-in! Check out the Family Account feature! I also talk about Windows Live Account here at the new blog "The Insider" over at The Hive …

LiveSide under attack by comment spam

Thank you to all of you that are reporting the comment spam that has been popping up on LiveSide recently. We're working on a solution for this as we speak and attempting to battle it. Just stick with us and …

Windows Live Search Announced…oh wait, What?

WLSearch new icon.gifMicrosoft has announced Windows Live Search, due to go into beta later in 2006. Now I know exacly what you're thinking: "But you can use Windows Live Search right now on search.live.com why did they announce a new beta for …

Windows Live Search takes to the desktop

At the CEO Summit today, a new Windows Live search client was demoed, codenamed Casino. Complete with the Windows Live Flair header and the Orb, the new client is designed to bring a user's search experience together in one location. …

Windows Live Search on the Desktop!

WLSearch new icon.gifChris talked about the new Windows Live Search on the Desktop application earlier today. Want to stay informed on Microsoft's upcoming new desktop search application for Windows Live? Head on over to their new blog called "Find My Stuff"! Click …