Reports: Microsoft Eyeing Deal to Buy Yahoo
Microsoft has stepped up its pursuit of a deal to buy Yahoo, two newspapers report, as the two companies reenter talks to strike a deal amid huge growth from rival Google.
Google Refreshes 'Street View' Web Site
Google has launched a refresh of its Street View Web site, with updates on the cities in which Street View is available as well as background on the evolution of the service.
Open-Source Figures Like the Ubuntu-Linspire Partnership
News Analysis: Open-source analysts and movers and shakers have looked at the Ubuntu-Linspire partnership, and they give it a big thumbs up. (DesktopLinux)
Clearwire Targets Texas for WiMAX
Clearwire Communications announced that it will launch CLEAR 4G in eight cities in Texas, as well as Boise, Idaho and Bellingham, Wash. on September 1st.
Browser Giants Debate the Future of the Web
Epson Announces PowerLite Pilot to Manage Projector Cables and Connect
The Epson Powerlite Pilot lets teachers and other users of Epson's short-throw projectors manage cables and connectivity.
Microsoft Launches MSN Music Store in U.K.
Microsoft launched a new MSN Mobile service in the U.K. on Wednesday that lets users buy and download music and videos from thousands of artists on their cell phones.
3G Phone Masts Safe Says Dutch Health Ministry
There is no evidence that radiation from third-generation UMTS cellphone masts is harmful to people, the Dutch health ministry says on the basis of a new Swiss study.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
Comcast Begins Rolling Out 50-Mbit Service
Several weeks after launching a 250 Gbytes-per-month download cap for its residential customers, Comcast announced Wednesday that it has started rolling out a revamped "wideband" service, which offers speeds up to 50 Mbits/s.
