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Week in review: Microhoo, Yahoogle, and Microspace, oh my!
The week was marked by a dizzying barrage of news on the future of Yahoo and its suitors, leaving industry watchers mostly scratching their heads. Also, RSA 2008.
(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)
Week in review: Wireless in Las Vegas
The CTIA wireless trade show grabbed the bulk of headlines, but the big stories were less about handsets and more about network openness and resulting new features. Also, music industry mixes it up.
(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)
Judge on privacy: Computer code trumps the law
Technology has outpaced legal system's ability to regulate its use in issues of privacy and fair use rights, says Australian High Court judge.
February 22, 2008 6:58 PM PSTGates explains why Microsoft needs Yahoo
A main driver of the takeover bid is the desire for "great engineers," says Microsoft's chairman. Plus: Windows 7 and other future tech.
February 20, 2008 10:58 PM PSTMicrosoft waiting for formal rejection from Yahoo
Wondering why Redmond hasn't upped its bid for Yahoo yet? The software giant may be waiting for a "Dear John" letter.
February 19, 2008 11:04 PM PSTYahoo's Jerry Yang is no Bill Gates
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says loyalists who want to give Yahoo's CEO one more chance are living in the past.
February 16, 2008 2:00 PM PSTTop Yahoo shareholders could support Microsoft
The Net giant is calling on Redmond to bump up its bid, but many of its largest shareholders have dual ownership in both stocks.
February 16, 2008 12:07 AM PSTMemo to Microsoft: Yahoo's A-list
The merger-minded software giant will likely want to keep Yahoo execs in a host of areas, including online ads, social media, and Web search.
What's Microsoft's next move in fight for Yahoo?
After a resounding "no" on its unsolicited buyout offer for Yahoo, Redmond will either up the ante or ready a one-two punch.
February 12, 2008 4:36 PM PSTYahoo rejects Microsoft's bid
Board unanimously concludes that Microsoft's half-stock, half-cash offer "substantially undervalues" Yahoo.
Microsoft-Yahoo the mother of all clusterbombs
To pull this off, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer will need to throw one hell of a hail mary pass, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper.
February 1, 2008 11:33 PM PSTWeek in review: Teaming up against Google
Microsoft offers to buy struggling Yahoo for $44.6 billion to better compete against Google. Also: Vista's one-year anniversary.
February 2, 2008 2:20 AM PSTChart: A Microsoft-Yahoo combo by the numbers
What would Microsoft gain by swallowing Yahoo for a proposed $44.6 billion? CNET News.com contrasts combined stats with Google's.
FAQ: What's next for Microsoft's Yahoo bid?
Microsoft faces financial and legal hurdles in its unsolicited bid for Yahoo. CNET News.com walks you through the potential steps.
February 1, 2008 8:37 PM PSTMicrosoft bids $44.6 billion for Yahoo
Offer--described by Yahoo as "unsolicited"--amounts to $31 per share, or a 62 percent premium above its closing stock price Thursday.
February 1, 2008 7:27 PM PSTAt Yahoo, a need to hit refresh
The troubled Web giant used to be known for its innovative ways. To find a way to a brighter future, it could stand to take a look at its past.
February 1, 2008 3:50 PM PSTFlickr brings tagging to vintage images
Pilot project puts hundreds of public-domain pictures on photo-sharing site. In return, Library of Congress asks for tagging help.
eBay, Yahoo Japan to link up auction services
eBay and Yahoo Japan will link up their auction sites to make cross-border bidding easier
December 4, 2007 4:10 AM PSTNewspapers and ads: Missed delivery
The Web has conquered the market for classifieds. Is there any cause for hope in last-ditch efforts by the old-school print publishers?
November 12, 2007 6:00 PM PSTChina accused of rerouting search traffic to Baidu
Google confirms reports that users attempting to access popular American search engines have been redirected to China-based Baidu.
October 22, 2007 5:34 PM PDT
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