Archive: web news
ComScore, Omniture Join Up to Measure Audiences
Monday, September 21st @ 9:10am EDT
Two of the largest companies involved in tracking and analyzing Web traffic are joining forces to measure digital audiences more comprehensively.
Bargains Can Be Found on Home Auction Web Sites
Friday, September 18th @ 5:07pm EDT
Home auction Web sites offer a tantalizing alternative to homebuyers: Find a property, put in your bid, and the best offer wins.
Skype Founders File Suit Against Skype Buyer
Friday, September 18th @ 2:38pm EDT
Now the founders of the Internet phone service are filing suit against a hopeful Skype buyer.
Key DOJ Opinion Due in Google's Digital Book Deal
Friday, September 18th @ 11:07am EDT
The Department of Justice will help finalize the fate of the Google Books battle.
Variety Trade Newspaper to Charge for Online Site
Thursday, September 17th @ 1:46pm EDT
Variety newspaper is using a "pay wall" with some of its Web site content.
Wisconsin Paper Faces Backlash for Outing Web Critic
Thursday, September 17th @ 1:34pm EDT
Anonymous slander floods a Wisconsin paper's Web site.
Ticketmaster Finds Another Way to Cut Out Scalpers
Thursday, September 17th @ 12:27pm EDT
Tickmaster has a new way to sell tickets that keeps the scalpers away.
EBay Calls on EU to Change Luxury Brand Rules
Thursday, September 17th @ 8:55am EDT
EBay Inc. asks EU to change antitrust rules in regards to luxury brands.
Google to Reincarnate Digital Books as Paperbacks
Thursday, September 17th @ 8:20am EDT
Google is reincarnating 2 million digital books as paperbacks with the help of a high speed publishing machine.
AOL Cuts Two Jobs, Including Just Promoted COO
Wednesday, September 16th @ 5:05pm EDT
AOL has cut two of their top executives to help streamline the company's structure.
Google Acquires Carnegie Mellon's Anti-fraud Tool
Wednesday, September 16th @ 1:08pm EDT
Google is using a Carnegie Mellon University tool to cut down on spam and fraud.
Facebook Says It Passed Key Financial Milestone
Tuesday, September 15th @ 2:59pm EDT
Facebook achieves financial milestone today, bringing in more money than it spent.
Court Rules Against Universal Music in Veoh Case
Monday, September 14th @ 4:37pm EDT
A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled against Universal Music Group in a copyright lawsuit against online video site operator Veoh Networks Inc., although Universal says it will appeal.
Google Hopes Readers Will 'Flip' Over New Format
Monday, September 14th @ 4:27pm EDT
Google Inc. is testing a new format that is supposed to make reading online stories as easy as flipping through a magazine, a shift that eventually could feed more advertising sales to revenue-starved publishers.
