Yahoo to Start Testing Social Networking Site
Yahoo Inc is testing an experimental social network service called Mash that makes it easy for Yahoo users to share tidbits of their lives with friends and family online, the company said on Sunday.
Microsoft Word Comes of Age
News Analysis: Microsoft's ubiquitous word processing program celebrates its 18th birthday in 2007, having successfully wended its way through the growing pains of childhood and challenges of adolescence.
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.
One Console to Rule Them All?
Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack believes that videogaming is nearing a one console future that could take place as soon as the "next generation," whenever that is.
PCMag Sniffs Out 'Cyber Monday' Deals
Monday, November 27 has become known as "Cyber Monday", since, in the brief period that Web sales have represented a significant chunk of the market, the day has traditionally kicked off the holiday season at Web sites. While many retailers have simply started their Web sales campaign on the traditional "Black Friday," more than a few began offering special promotions on Monday.
Microsoft And Yahoo in Talks Again
Microsoft said on Sunday it has reached out to Yahoo about an alternative deal that would not involve a full acquisition, in a move that could save the web pioneer from fighting a proxy battle with financier Carl Icahn.
How to Tell if 'Conficker' Caught You, and What to Do
IBM's Internet Security Systems group estimates that just 5.8 percent of Conficker-infected systems are in North America. But what if you are infected? Or just want to be absolutely sure you're not? Here's how to tell, in just seconds.
Next 'Battlefield' Game to Be Free
With the next game in the Battlefield franchise, Electronic Arts and Swedish developer DICE have another idea altogether: challenge the very assumptions about what constitutes a proper PC game. Battlefield Heroes not only promises to work well on laptops and lower-end boxes, it's free to play.
Virgin to Buy Helio for $39 Million
Virgin Mobile said Friday that it will buy Helio, the struggling high-end wireless carrier, for $39 million. Virgin Mobile will acquire Helio's 170,000 customers, but whether Helio's brand and unique services will continue is unclear.
Zillow.com Cuts Staff by 25 Percent
Zillow.com, a real estate website, on Friday cut 25 percent of its staff, or 40 employees, in advance of what the company's chief executive called a "major economic storm."
