“Internet Week” Comes to New York
New York has an annual series of events devoted to its burgeoning tech sector, known as “Internet Week.” Starting on May 19, more than 45,000 people will celebrate technology in the city.
Why Alibaba’s IPO is More Important than Facebook’s
According to its IPO filing, Alibaba is “the largest online and mobile commerce company in the world.” That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Facebook Makes Virtual Reality Cool Again
Advancing tech is adding dimensions to video games and other entertainment – so much so it might soon help users feel the ping of a digital gunshot.
Gogo Shares Slide as AT&T Bets on In-Flight Wi-Fi
Shares of in-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo tumbled more than 22% on Tuesday as investors reacted to a new plan by AT&T to launch a high-speed 4G LTE-based Wi-Fi network on flights.
Yahoo Reports 1Q Beat as Display Sales Hold Steady
Yahoo reported a 20.2% drop in its first-quarter earnings but beat Wall Street expectations, as the Internet giant’s efforts to attract advertisers begin to take hold.
Travel App Lets Users Customize Exploring
Locals always know the best places to dine, shop and be entertained in their hometown, and now, the Stray Boots app allows them to cash in on their insider information.
Report: Yahoo Searches for Next 'House of Cards'
Yahoo is reportedly stepping up its online video plans by attempting to land pricey original programming that would normally be reserved for cable TV and Netflix.
Big Appetite: Investors Gobble up Shares of GrubHub
The mobile food ordering app cooked up a solid debut with shares opening nearly 54% above the IPO price of $26.
Turkey Bans YouTube, Claims Leaked Audio a 'National Security' Concern
Six days after banning Twitter, Turkey's prime minister moved to block Google’s YouTube.
Twitter's Prowess: Use Booms in Banned Turkey as Protesters Find Workarounds
With Twitter usage booming after Turkey's prime minister "banned" the site, social media's powerful role in political revolutions has been highlighted, now more than ever.
Google Won't Face Email Privacy Class Action
Google Inc won a significant legal victory as a U.S. judge decided not to combine several lawsuits that accuse the Internet search company of violating the privacy rights of hundreds of millions of email users into a single class action.
Report: Apple Pressures Music Execs for iTunes Exclusivity
Apple is reportedly pressuring record labels to release certain singles and albums exclusively over iTunes amid increased competition from online radio.
Why Facebook Wants to Buy a Drone Company
Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly exploring a $60 million acquisition of startup Titan Aerospace, which makes near-orbital drones.
Tech Rewind: Earnings, IPOs and Acquisitions
Temperatures are cold in most of the country, but the tech sector is heating things up with a slew of earnings reports, IPO filings and one big very big acquisition.
Report: GrubHub Seamless Targets 2Q IPO
Mobile food-ordering app GrubHub Seamless has reportedly submitted a confidential filing for an initial public offering, targeting a second quarter IPO.
Can Pinterest Challenge Facebook's Advertising Reign?
Heading into its four-year birthday, the digital pin board Pinterest is finally on track to give behemoth Facebook a run for its money.
Yahoo COO De Castro Set to Leave
Yahoo chief operating officer Henrique de Castro is leaving the Internet giant amid sluggish ad sales.
Pandora to Launch In-Car Ads
Pandora plans to start rolling out in-car advertising this month, while the Internet radio giant’s market share continued to climb in December.
Cyber Monday Sets New Online Sales Record
Online sales on Cyber Monday jumped 16% to set a new single-day record, as more shoppers turn to e-commerce to check off their gift lists.
Report: Intel Seeking $500M for Pay-TV Service
Intel is reportedly looking to get $500 million in a sale of its yet-to-be-launched online TV venture, as it continues to shop the project.



















