Yahoo Approves $1.1B Deal for Tumblr
Yahoo's rumored $1.1 billion cash acquisition deal for social blogging site Tumblr has been approved by the company's board of directors, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Court Orders Changes to Google's Autocomplete Hints
A top German court has ordered Google to act on requests to remove autocomplete entries from the search engine after a suit claimed the feature made defamatory suggestions.
Pfizer to Begin Online Sales of Viagra
In a first for the drug industry, Pfizer says it will sell begin selling erectile dysfunction pill Viagra directly to patients on its website.
Senate Set to Pass Bill Allowing States to Tax Internet Purchases
The Senate is expected to pass legislation Monday that would allow states to collect sales taxes for Internet purchases, but the bill faces opposition in the House.
Comcast Reports Higher Profit, Revenue in 1Q
Comcast posted higher profits during the first quarter, driven by strength in its cable business, the company said Wednesday.
Are Free Online College Courses Worth Your Time?
You can take college courses online for free -- but can you get credit for them?
Ebay Earnings Rise on Growth in PayPal Business
EBay reports first-quarter revenue rose 14 percent as more consumers shopped on the company's online marketplace and used PayPal to pay for their purchases.
Watchdogs Warn of Bogus Boston Marathon Charity Sites
As Americans rush to donate to victims of Monday's Boston Marathon bombing, watchdog groups are warning of potential online scammers looking to profit from the tragedy.
Yahoo Posts Flat First-Quarter Revenue on Falling Ad Sales
Yahoo's net revenue in the first quarter was flat year-over-year, as its display advertising business experienced declining revenue for the second quarter in a row.
Intel's First-Quarter Net Income Tumbles as PC-Makers Struggle
Intel forecast June-quarter revenue in line with expectations as the personal computer industry grapples with falling sales and a shift toward tablets and smartphones.
Why It's OK That You're Not Rushing Out to Get Facebook 'Home'
The unveiling of Facebook 'Home' was met with a shrug, but that's OK with CEO Mark Zuckerberg, since the product represents the future of social networking -- not the present.
With 'Home,' Facebook Barges in on Google's Turf
Facebook Home, the new application that takes over the front screen of a smartphone, is a bit of a corporate home invasion, by taking advantage of software created by Google.
As Facebook Ages, is the Social Network Getting Boring?
Facebook's luster may be wearing off, as many users -- especially younger ones -- ask themselves whether the social network has become boring and too much like a chore.
UPS Agrees to Pay $40M to End Online Pharmacy Probe
Shipping company UPS agreed Friday to pay $40 million to end a federal criminal probe connected to deliveries it made for illicit online pharmacies.
As Cyprus' Woes Deepen, Interest in Bitcoin Soars
While Cypriots facing a national banking crisis are eager to get their hands on cold, hard cash, some European investors are betting on the virtual currency known as bitcoin.