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* [Microsoft, Yahoo and Google have agreed on a standardized format for sitemaps][1]. The structure, currently [available at Sitemaps.org][6], allows web masters to install an XML file on their servers that all three engines can use to track site updates.
* Google has added a new feature to Google Calendar that allows you to search public events. The search feature helps you find out what's happening in your area.
* [MP3.com officially relaunched][2] itself yesterday, with some nice new features for bands. The site now offers bands a profile page, 100 MB of audio storage and unlimited video hosting. [via [Mashable][3]]
* [Skype has released a new beta version its Mac software][5] with support for SMS and conference-calling. Skype 2.5 also lets you leave messages for offline users. It still doesn't have all the features of the Windows-only Skype 3.0, but it's getting there.
* Rumor: A number of news agencies are [reporting that production of the ever elusive Apple iPhone][4] has been contracted out to Hon Sio a Taiwanese manufacturing company. Rumor also claims that the iPhone will be sold unlocked. But just who is this "Rumor," That's what I'd like to know.
[1]: http://blogs.msdn.com/livesearch/archive/2006/11/15/microsoft-google-yahoo-unite-to-support-sitemaps.aspx "Microsoft, Yahoo and Google unite"
[2]: http://www.mp3.com/ "MP3.com"
[3]: http://mashable.com/2006/11/15/mp3com-to-challenge-myspace-in-music/ "Mashable on MP3.com"
[4]: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=conews&tkr=AAPL:US&sid=a5skb65I7L4c "Bloomberg.com on the Apple iPhone"
[5]: http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/25beta.html "Skype 2.5 beta"
[6]: http://www.sitemaps.org/ "Sitemaps.org"
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