Nintendo suits allege allowing illegal downloading

Google's new Chrome beta gets bookmark control
The search giant is turning its Chrome crank faster, releasing a new beta version that addresses complaints that managing bookmarks was impossible.

Google cutting contractor work force
The search giant confirms "significant" cuts are coming for the company's 10,000 contractors--as its co-founder already said in October.

Hacking down on video game energy use
The Nintendo Wii tops the list as most energy-efficient game console in a study which recommends console industry adopt easy-to-use power-management features.

Google gunning for IE with Chrome OEM deals
Search giant is ready to take on Microsoft's browser with OEM deals to increase Chrome's availability.

Week in review: Yahoo to replace Yang
Search giant searches for new CEO, while Microsoft takes its security strategy in a new direction. Also: Sing along with DRM.