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Follow @infoworldMicrosoft unveils wireless keyboard
Microsoft announced a wireless keyboard that combines a remote control, keyboard, and mouse pointer all in one device. The Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition will enable greater interaction with and control of PCs based on the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, according to Microsoft. The keyboard allows users to send instant messages, watch movies, view images, and control a TV, among other functions, from one device, Microsoft said.
IBM eyes blogging for workplace
IBM revealed plans for new corporate blogging tools it plans to add to the forthcoming Version 2.5 of its Workplace collaboration platform and Workplace Designer development tools. IBM also made available a free preview of the blogging tool that will ship with Workplace 2.5 later this year. Version 2.5 of Workplace will ship with a Weblog component that creates blogs with permalinks, comments, search and other features.
EC raids Intel in investigation
Representatives from the European Commission, the antitrust watchdog of the European Union, raided the European offices of Intel and a number of PC manufacturers last week. Authorities carried out on-site inspections of several Intel offices and the offices of an undisclosed number of PC manufacturers, citing an ongoing “competition investigation.”
