In Post-Holiday Online Surge, Success–And Some Turkeys
November 30, 2007
TechWeb - A Web site overhaul helped Overstock.com avoid the transaction slowdowns that plagued some other sites.
Google announces their intention to bid in 700mhz auction
November 30, 2007
It was unclear a few months ago if Google was bluffing when it came to their promise to bid on spectrum if certain conditions were met. This particular block of spectrum on auction by the FCC is the holy grail — it’s the stuff every carrier wants. This demand, and Google’s deep pockets, […]
After Winning Patent Suit, Z4 Sues Microsoft Again
November 30, 2007
PC World - Company alleges Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007 infringe on its patents.
AOL uses Amazon for video sales
November 30, 2007
AP - AOL on Friday scrapped its year-old pay-for-download service in favor of Web retailer Amazon.com Inc.’s technology for selling movies and TV shows online.
Facebook's Beacon More Intrusive Than Previously Thought
November 30, 2007
PC World - A Computer Associates security researcher says that Facebook's controversial Beacon online ad system goes much further than expected in tracking people's Web activities.
CA: Facebook's Beacon more intrusive than previously thought
November 30, 2007
InfoWorld - A CA security researcher is sounding the alarm that Facebook's controversial Beacon online ad system goes much further than anyone has imagined in tracking people's Web activities outside the popular social networking site.
Facebook retreat shows ad-targeting risk
November 30, 2007
AP - Facebook pushed the boundaries of ad targeting when the online hangout presumed users would want the site to mine their Internet activity.
Facebook Tempers Beacon Ad Features, Users Respond
November 30, 2007
TechWeb - Actions taken on external Web sites will continue to appear at the top of a Facebook user's News Feed, but only if they opt-in.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 Fall Update Set For Release
November 30, 2007
TechWeb - The changes include new parental controls that let parents set limits on the amount of time their children can spend playing Xbox games during a given period.
TiVo Patent Upheld In Suit Against EchoStar
November 30, 2007
TechWeb - Despite an endorsement from the USPTO, a decision on the infringement case by the U.S. Court of Appeals is still pending.
