Dec 01, 2008 08:48AM

Microsoft and Yahoo Dismiss Report of Search Deal (PC World)

PC World - Microsoft and Yahoo have dismissed a report that they're once again in discussions to sell Yahoo's online search business for $20 billion.

Dec 01, 2008 04:17AM

Spears and Obama lead Yahoo top 10 searches (Reuters)

Reuters - Barack Obama's presidential victory got more clicks than any other story on yahoo.com this year, but the most searched term was "Britney Spears," Yahoo Inc reported on Monday.

Nov 30, 2008 05:19PM

Yahoo and Virgin agree British mobile search deal (Reuters)

Reuters - Yahoo and Virgin Mobile have agreed a deal making Yahoo search the exclusive pre-installed search service for Virgin's 4 million mobile subscribers in Britain, the two companies said on Monday.

Nov 30, 2008 10:17AM

Microsoft-Yahoo deal "total fiction:" report (Reuters)

Reuters - A report in the Sunday Times that Microsoft Inc is in talks with Yahoo Inc to buy the U.S. internet company's online search business for $20 billion is "total fiction," according to a key executive cited by an influential U.S. blog.

Nov 28, 2008 04:50PM

Obvious Mistakes Caused Europeana Site Failure (PC World)

PC World - "Brussels, we have a problem." That was the message to the paymasters behind Europeana, an Internet portal designed to pool all of Europe's most treasured cultural icons, as it tried unsuccessfully to launch last week.

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

What is a torrent?

Today, we're going to talk about one of the Web's biggest crazes: torrents. Torrents, also known as bittorrents, are part of an extremely popular peer to peer file distribution system...

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Are you ready for Cyber Monday?

This Monday is Cyber Monday, traditionally honored as the Monday after Black Friday as the official kickoff for online shopping. And do I have some good online shopping sites...

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Where can I find free printable coupons?

As the holidays draw closer, I've gotten a few reader emails asking for the best free printable coupon sites. Check out my list of the best sites to find free...

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

How do I find Thanksgiving dinner recipes on the Web?

Today is Thanksgiving in the States, and those of us who celebrate this food-filled holiday fall into one of two categories: everything is already done and we're sitting on the...

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Free Thanksgiving Wallpaper

The Day of Feasting then Sleeping On The Couch is soon upon us, and so I thought I'd take today to focus on a few fun Thanksgiving Day sites....

By BRIAN STELTER on Nov 30, 2008 11:41PM

A Generation of Local TV Anchors Is Signing Off

Cost-cutting at many local stations includes the big salaries commanded by news anchors.

By TIM ARANGO on Nov 30, 2008 10:21PM

U.S. Media Thrive Worldwide, but Not U.S. Image

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the White House wanted major media companies to help improve the U.S. image abroad. That hasn?t panned out.

By TIM ARANGO and RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA on Nov 30, 2008 10:39PM

CNN Pitches a Cheaper Wire Service to Newspapers

With its wire service, CNN is taking aim at The Associated Press, the largest news-gathering outlet in the world.

By STUART ELLIOTT on Nov 30, 2008 10:23PM

Advertising: Is ?On Sale? the Greeting of the Season? And Other Questions

A seasonal wrap-up of thoughts on an advertising columnist?s mind.

By ALAN SCHWARZ on Nov 30, 2008 10:44PM

In History Magazine, North and South Clash Again

The special Abraham Lincoln issue of American Heritage magazine displays an ad for a Civil War ring emblazoned with the Confederate flag.