internet companies

New laws track child predators online

CNET Tech blog  Mon, 10/13/2008 - 4:26pm

Two laws the president signed Monday will increase the coordination between Internet companies and law enforcement to track sex offenders online.



 

Wall Street gives Net titans price cut, sector caution

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 8:51am

A UBS analyst issues a price cut for Internet companies Google, Yahoo, eBay, and ValueClick, citing a weakening economic outlook for a sector heavily dependent on advertising revenues.



 

Internet Firms Set Rules For Government Requests

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 08/05/2008 - 10:59am

In letters to lawmakers, Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft say they've agreed on a set of principles on what to do when governments demand information about users, or block access to Web sites.

The code is for U.S. Internet companies that do business in China and other places where governments interfere with the media.



 

Comcast and Vonage collaborate on network management

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 07/09/2008 - 3:32pm

Talk about an odd couple. Cable giant Comcast said Wednesday that it will work with Vonage to help ensure Vonage's Internet phone service works well over its broadband network.

The Comcast/Vonage alliance follows other similar announcements made with other Internet companies, as the cable operator tries to convince ...



 

Yahoo Teams with Google in Web Advertising Deal

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 06/13/2008 - 6:44am

Internet companies Yahoo and Google are teaming up in online advertising, a move that Yahoo says will increase its revenue and stockholder value.

The deal comes as Microsoft reiterates that it is no longer interested in buying Yahoo.

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Why Internet companies are attractive takeover targets: They can...

ZDNET - Between the Lines  Tue, 06/10/2008 - 11:52am

Are Internet companies so inefficient and clueless about management that have to be acquired?



 

New York lawmaker wants opt-in online ad tracking

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 03/20/2008 - 8:03pm

A New York lawmaker wants you to have the choice over whether Internet companies can serve up ads based on your actions online and who you are.

Companies like Microsoft and Yahoo are already serving ads that reflect your interests, such as Web sites you visit, and even your geography.

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