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eBay says fixes search glitch on website
eBay Inc said on Sunday it had restored a search function on its website overnight Saturday after a glitch led to searches returning either limited or no results throughout the day.
EBay completes sale of Skype
EBay Inc said on Thursday it had completed its sale of its Skype unit, as it had vowed to do before the end of the year.
Documentary group unveils film award nominees
The International Documentary Association on Thursday unveiled nominees for its widely-watched awards, putting its spotlight on non-fiction films that might also compete for Oscars early next year.
Yahoo offering free Wi-Fi in NYC for a year
Search engines are celebrating the holidays by offering users free internet and New York City is getting a special treat.
Google, Yahoo, eBay, Microsoft's Bing offering free WiFi to travelers
Major search engines like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, and eBay are offering free WiFi hotspots around the nation this holiday season till early next year, at airports, hotels and even in New York's Time Square.
Online auction site launches for rich and famous
Millionaires down on their luck now have a place to sell their mega-yachts, super-cars and family jewels without having to resort to the pawn shop.
Skype suitors reach legal pact, eBay deal to proceed
EBay Inc said on Friday that private investors looking to buy Skype had agreed to settle litigation with Skype's founders, who will get a 14-percent stake in the Internet phone service in the transaction.
No eternity with Marilyn Monroe as crypt auction fails again
A second attempt to sell a crypt on top of Marilyn Monroe's final resting place has failed, with not a single bid received for the burial spot in a celebrity-filled Los Angeles cemetery.
Amazon.com rolls out shortcut for paying online
Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday announced the launch of PayPhrase, a shortcut for making purchases on the Web, as the online retailer prepares for a rush of holiday season shopping.
EBay holiday outlook disappoints, shares down
EBay Inc forecast results for the fourth quarter at the low end of Wall Street estimates, disappointing investors who were hoping for a substantial turnaround for the holidays, and its shares down 5 percent.
Financials slam Wall Street; eBay drops late
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday, hurt by a late sell-off in financial shares after an influential bank analyst recommended selling Wells Fargo shares and a wider-than-expected loss from Boeing disappointed investors.
EBay holiday outlook disappoints, shares drop
EBay Inc on Wednesday forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue at the low end of analysts' estimates, disappointing investors' hopes of a substantial turnaround at its main marketplaces division during the crucial holiday season.
Monty Python reunite in NY on 40th anniversary
The Monty Python comedy team, the world-renowned British troupe celebrating its 40th anniversary, was honored with a special award on Thursday for its contribution to film and television.
Skype founders seek to block Index, Volpi from deal
Skype's founders have asked a U.S. federal court to prevent Index Ventures and one of its partners from further participating in the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of the Web phone service, according to a court filing on Wednesday.
Court dismisses two eBay claims in Craigslist case
A Delaware court dismissed two of eBay Inc's claims against classified website Craigslist Inc and its two biggest shareholders on Friday, but five key claims remain to be heard in an upcoming trial.
UK girl stopped from selling granny online
Internet auction site eBay stopped a 10-year-old girl's attempt to auction off her moaning granny online.
Guitar maker draws buyers, cult-like following
Three decades after defying the odds and persuading Carlos Santana to try out his hand-built guitar, Paul Reed Smith's quest for perfect tone is still reeling in enthusiasts from all over the world.
EBay CEO says Skype deal is going to close
EBay Inc Chief Executive John Donahoe said on Wednesday that recent lawsuits will not derail a $1.9 billion deal to sell a majority interest in Web telephone unit Skype to an investor group.
Daily Wrap Up - Sept. 23 Tech
Google Inc expects to buy one small company a month as it rekindles its acquisition engine and moves beyond the worst phase of the global recession, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview on Wednesday.
Too late to catch the turnaround train at eBay?
Cautious investors may have missed the major gains in eBay Inc's stock price this year, but a growing belief in the Internet giant's comeback suggests the shares still have room to rise.
Paris court orders eBay to pay 80,000 euros: LVMH
A Paris tribunal has found that eBay Inc violated LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA trademarks in keyword searches, but the fine of 80,000 euros ($117,600) leveled against the Internet company was far less than the French luxury brand had hoped for.
Skype founders file new lawsuit vs Volpi, Index
The founders of Skype filed a new lawsuit on Friday against Index Ventures and one of its partners, Michelangelo Volpi, accusing him of stealing trade secrets to help broker the sale of the Internet phone service owned by eBay Inc.
LVMH says eBay ordered to pay $118,000
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA said on Friday that a Paris tribunal found eBay Inc liable for brand counterfeiting, and ordered the Internet auction and retail company to pay the French luxury brand 80,000 euros ($118,000).
LVMH says Paris court orders eBay to pay 80K euros
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA said on Friday that a Paris tribunal found eBay Inc liable for brand counterfeiting, and ordered the Internet auction and retail company to pay the French luxury brand 80,000 euros.
Skype founders sue eBay over copyright infringement
Skype founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zenstrom filed a copyright infringement suit against current owner eBay and the members of an investment group who recently agreed to acquire a majority stake in Skype.
Ebay petitions EU to stop blocks on Internet trade
Three quarters of a million eBay Inc users have signed a petition urging European Union antitrust regulators to stop companies blocking online sales, the Internet auction house said on Thursday.
Skype founders sue eBay, investors
The founders of Skype have sued owner eBay Inc and an investor group that has agreed to buy the Webphone service, accusing them of copyright violation and potentially disrupting the $1.9 billion deal.
Skype founders suing eBay, investment firms: report
The founders of Skype are suing its owner eBay Inc and the investor group that has agreed to buy the Internet telephone service, alleging theft of technology, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Skype founders suing eBay, investor group
The founders of Internet telephone service Skype are suing its current owner eBay Inc and an investor group, according to a report on the Wall Street Journal's website.
Ebay shares gain after Piper Jaffray upgrade
EBay Inc shares rose on Tuesday after Piper Jaffray upgraded the stock of the online auctioneer, citing improved Web traffic and improved customer satisfaction with its website.