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Oh the humanity! Oh the reboot:
- Microsoft, Yahoo and Google have agreed on a standardized format for sitemaps. The structure, currently available at sitemaps.org, 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 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]
- Skype has released a new beta version of its Mac software 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 has been contracted out to Hon Hai, 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. [Update Check out the Listening Post Blog for more details]