Archive for November, 2008

Yahoo’s search for a new CEO

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

With Jerry Yang poised to step down, who will take the helm and what will new leadership mean for the embattled company?

Microsoft, Yahoo said in talks on search deal

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

The Times of London says the two companies are discussing a deal that would see Microsoft acquire Yahoo’s search business for around $20 billion.

Dealer files antitrust complaint against Microsoft

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Already embroiled in legal tangle with Microsoft, Samir Abdalla says company charges at least a third more for its software in Europe than in U.S.

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Sunday, November 30th, 2008

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Photos: Top-rated reviews of the week

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Here are a few of CNET Reviews’ favorite items from the past week, including Adobe suites, laptop bags, and a Panasonic flat panel TV.

Joost gets back on our radar with iPhone app

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

The online video start-up has just launched a streaming video app for the iPhone.

Hotel was warned of Mumbai massacre

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

THE Taj Hotel was warned it was a terror target but eased tighter security just before the attack.

Revised death toll from terror carnage

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

THE death toll from a wave of coordinated attacks on the western Indian city of Mumbai has been revised down to 172.

Skaife hits skids with $3.6m debt

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

AUSTRALIAN motor racing legend Mark Skaife is living in a rented three bedroom as he faces financial ruin.

Bullies force suicide boy’s family to flee

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

BULLIES who drove a 14-year-old boy to kill himself have turned on his family forcing them to flee their home and leave town.