Best whisper this one quietly, but there are a few signs that the UK government (and in particular the e-envoy's office) is getting its online act together. Yes, the Xbox launch is already under a small cloud (a bit like Perkin in the Flumps), with...
In return, Best Buy agreed to promote Microsoft products, specifically MSN, in its stores and through print and broadcast ads. As part the agreement, which was signed in April 2000, Microsoft bought $200m of Best Buy stock and agreed to promote the...
Computer manufacturers are free to install and promote any media player on new PCs. Other charges allege that Microsoft used contractual restrictions and financial incentives to "force PC makers to accept Windows PC operating systems with the...
One of the greatest signs of technology's influence on the Las Vegas gaming industry is the evolution of the slot machine, and the popular 'one-armed bandits' are now set for their most significant overhaul in years.
Online shoppers snapped up toys and video games, the fastest-growing retail category, according to Nielsen/NetRatings. Heather Dougherty, a Nielsen/NetRatings senior analyst, said in a statement: "The toys and video games category experienced the...
The concept of customers playing mobile phone games in stores is one of the innovations she is piloting. Maybe they want to use their mobile device to play some games or whatever. Of course, the real action is in the stores all over the country...