The service pack 1 for all seven editions of its SQL Server 2008 was released by Microsoft on Tuesday. The SQL Server 2008 is Microsoft's relational database management system that uses Transact-SQL as its primary query language.

According to Microsoft, the Microsoft Download Center is offering the update in three versions - 32-bit, 64-bit, and ia64. The service pack 1 is the release of previous cumulative updates and has no new features.

London, Apr. 8: A video game based on one of the bloodiest battles during the Iraq conflict has been branded ''crass and insensitive'' by those affected by the fighting.

Six Days In Fallujah, published by Japanese games giant Konami, was developed in collaboration with a handful of Iraq veteran US Marines

It is described as a ''survival horror'' title for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.

The international non-governmental organization well known for its works of protection and conservation of the environment – Greenpeace has released its “Guide to Greener Electronics,” foucusing on e-waste. According to the “Guide to Greener Electronics” of the Amsterdam, Netherlands based Greenpeace, Nokia and Samsung have been ranked at top positions, while Wipro Infotech has been named as top Green Brand of India.

The versatile engineering company in Wireless and Automotive businesses - Elektrobit (EB Corporation) has announced that it is working to develop be the world's first satellite cellular hybrid phone. The Oulunsalo, Finland based Elektrobit has announced its satellite-cellular hybrid phone, also called Satellite-Terrestrial Device, at CTIA 2009, Las Vegas.

Elektrobit has stated that it will launch the first ever "Elektrobit Satellite-Cellular Hybrid Phone" by the end of 2009. The company has declared that "Elektrobit Satellite-Cellular Hybrid Phone" will feature a sleek design similar to smartphones.

The manufacturer of digital video recorders just for the consumers of United States - Motorola has announced that it has tied up with the cable television company - Time Warner Cable to develop a multi-room digital video recorder (DVR) solution based on Motorola tru2way set-top software, in the United States.