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Dell, Intel and their partners announced last week new technologies that represent major leaps forward for mobility. The companies seem to have discovered the secret to making such bold leaps: Cut Microsoft out of the deal. One technology involves enabling users to gain instant access to a laptop's e-mail, browser and other basic functionality -- without booting Windows at all. The second technology enables an Internet-based message to wake a Windows PC from sleep mode. It's useful both for VoIP applications and for anyone ... Read More

The service is cross-compatible with Microsoft's Xbox Live network, which lets Xbox 360 owners play games against each other online. Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) said late Tuesday that it will no longer charge a fee for PC game players who wish to connect with each other over the company's Games For Windows Live online service. Games For Windows Live is "now offering completely free online multiplayer" service, Microsoft said in a statement posted on the service's Web site. The company previously charged a monthly fee ... Read More