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OpenX launches new ad server for small websites
Technology start-up OpenX launched an online ad marketplace for smaller Web publishers on Thursday designed to be an alternative to offerings from Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL.
Google machine put to test in 1st quarter
With three rounds of layoffs announced since the year began, Google Inc is showing rare signs of vulnerability.
Google widens lead in U.S. searches: comScore
Internet search firm Google Inc took its widest-ever lead in the U.S. search market in March, according to new figures released on Wednesday by comScore.
Yahoo to cut hundreds of jobs: source
Yahoo Inc is preparing to lay off several hundred workers in the first round of cuts since Carol Bartz became chief executive in January, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.
Yahoo to cut hundreds of jobs: report
Yahoo Inc is preparing to lay off several hundred workers in the first round of cuts since Carol Bartz became chief executive in January, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
AOL asks court to rule Yahoo patents not violated
Time Warner Inc's AOL has asked a federal court to rule that it is not infringing patents held by Yahoo Inc.
Yahoo Shares Up on Report of Deal with Microsoft
Yahoo shares rose Monday after reports that software maker Microsoft is discussing possible search and advertising partnerships with the Internet portal.
Google machine put to test in first quarter
With three rounds of layoffs announced since the year began, Google is showing rare signs of vulnerability.
Microsoft, Yahoo talking on search deal: report
The chief executives of Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc met last week to discuss potential partnerships between the companies' Internet search and advertising operations, the technology blog All Things Digital reported on Friday.
Yahoo and Microsoft in ad deal talks
Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. are in talks over a deal where the companies would sell advertising for each other, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday on its Web site, citing sources close to the matter.
Yahoo boosts open source cloud research
Yahoo is expanding its cloud initiatives, extending its reach into research territory.
Google is good for newspapers: executive
Google Inc helps newspaper websites make money through online advertising and does not misappropriate their content, a lawyer for the search engine said on the company's blog on Tuesday.
Yahoo's plan: create community from isolated sites
Like nearly 200 million other people around the world, Yahoo Inc co-founder David Filo has a Facebook account.
Google helps, not hurts newspapers, executive says
Google Inc helps newspaper websites make money through online advertising and does not misappropriate their content, a lawyer for the search engine said on the company's blog on Tuesday.
Google helps, not hurts, newspapers: executive
Google Inc helps newspaper websites make money through online advertising and does not misappropriate their content, a lawyer for the search engine said on the company's blog on Tuesday.
Sun shares drop on failed IBM talks
Shares of Sun Microsystems Inc tumbled 23 percent after it rejected a $7 billion buyout bid from IBM, leaving the smaller server and software maker vulnerable to lawsuits from shareholders nervous about its viability as a stand-alone company.
Yahoo looks outside its walls with new music service
Yahoo Inc is partnering with other online music providers as the Internet giant tries a fresh approach to getting an edge in the evolving digital music business.
Sun tumbles as IBM talks fail, outlook uncertain
Shares of Sun Microsystems Inc tumbled 22.5 percent after it rejected a $7 billion buyout bid from IBM, leaving the smaller server and software maker vulnerable to lawsuits from shareholders nervous about its viability as a stand-alone
Sun tumbles as IBM talks fail
Shares of Sun Microsystems Inc tumbled 22.5 percent after it rejected a $7 billion buyout bid from IBM, leaving the smaller server and software maker vulnerable to lawsuits from shareholders nervous about its viability as a stand-alone
Yahoo rolls out mobile apps for iPhone
It's unclear how big a role the mobile division will play under CEO Carol Bartz as it has been difficult to monetize so far.
Google to cut 200 sales, marketing jobs
Google Inc is cutting its sales and marketing team by roughly 200 employees, saying it had over-invested in certain parts of the company.
Activision names Yahoo veteran to guide Guitar Hero
Activision said it named Dan Rosensweig, Yahoo former chief operating officer, to run the unit that develops the videogame software maker's unit popular Guitar Hero franchise.
Activision appoints ex-Yahoo exec to head 'Guitar Hero' division
Activision has appointed former Yahoo chief operating officer Dan Rosenweig as the head of Red Octane, publisher of the mega-popular Guitar Hero series.
Activision names Yahoo vet to guide Guitar Hero
Activision said it named Dan Rosensweig, Yahoo former chief operating officer, to run the unit that develops the video game software maker's unit popular Guitar Hero franchise.
Microsoft's Ballmer hopes for Yahoo talks
Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the only discussion he's had with Yahoo Inc's top executive was a single phone call, but is holding out hopes for further talks.
Hulu rolls out ‘Friends’ feature on its anniversary
Video streaming Web site Hulu.com is the latest website to catch on the social networking trend online. The site celebrated its one-year anniversary on Thursday by launching a new social networking feature on its site that makes it easier for users to interact with the site and shares videos with their friends.
Time Warner names Google's Armstrong as AOL chief
Time Warner Inc on Thursday named Google executive Tim Armstrong to lead AOL, in what was seen as a bold move to reverse the fortunes of the struggling Internet unit in preparation for a spinoff.
Time Warner's AOL appoints Google's Armstrong as CEO
Time Warner Inc's AOL said on Thursday it has appointed former Google executive Tim Armstrong as chairman and chief executive to determine the best structure for the Internet unit which its parent is considering spinning off.
Google to target ads based on online activity
Google Inc will begin to aim online ads at people based on their Web browsing history, joining an industry trend that has raised privacy concerns even as it makes product pitches more effective.
Yahoo Inquisitor Debuts On iPhone
The Yahoo Search Blog announced Thursday that the search startup it acquired last May, called Inquisitor, will be launched as an application on Apple's iPhone.


