CBS $1.8B Deal for CNet
Thu, May 15, 2008 - 1:41 pm
Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying CNet Networks Inc., an online news and information provider, for $1.8 billion in cash in its latest bid to expand its reach on the Internet, the companies announced Thursday.
Hackers Attack Epilepsy Forum
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 5:36 pm
The Epilepsy Foundation website has been bombarded with hundreds of pictures and links to pages with rapidly flashing images, which could cause seizures for those with epilepsy.
Comcast Might Set Broadband Internet Usage Limits
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 6:55 pm
The nation's second-largest Internet service provider is considering setting a limit on the amount of data that subscribers can download per month and charging a fee for those who go over.
Yahoo stock slips as buyout talks end Google may be winner
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 9:21 pm
Yahoo Inc.'s stock took a beating Monday after Microsoft Corp. withdrew its $47.5 billion takeover bid, but the punishment wasn't as severe as many analysts anticipated because investors suspect the rivals eventually will renew their mating dance.
Pensacola Melee On YouTube
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 5:52 pm
A day at the beach ends with a crowd of people pepper sprayed by sheriff's deputies.
8 Teens Face Felony Charges For Taped Beating
Wed, April 09, 2008 - 2:20 pm
According to authorities, six teen girls beat 16-year-old Victoria Lindsay until she was unconscious while two other teens stood as look-outs. The parents feel bullying, glamorized violence, and the internet all played a role in the attack.
Internet Shopping Increase
Tue, April 08, 2008 - 5:40 am
People aren't going in-store to do their shopping these days, it seems they're going online instead.
Teacher Sex Trial Starts
Mon, April 07, 2008 - 6:20 pm
A jury has been seated in the case of Neal Newton, the Baldwin County teacher accused of soliciting sex with a student.
Va. Schools Teach ‘Net Safety Lessons
Sun, April 06, 2008 - 9:07 pm
On a screen at the front of a classroom, Gene Fishel flashed an online social-networking profile of "hotlilflgirl," which said she was 15, enjoys being around boys and wants to meet new people.
Microsoft Gives Yahoo Deadline on Offer
Sat, April 05, 2008 - 4:33 pm
Microsoft Corp. sent a letter to the Yahoo Board of Directors Saturday setting a three-week deadline for moving forward on its more than $40 billion buyout offer.
Microsoft Evaluating Its Yahoo Offer
Fri, April 04, 2008 - 11:25 pm
A person familiar with Microsoft's bid for Yahoo said Friday the software company is evaluating its offer in light of the economic climate and the Internet pioneer's deteriorating business.
New Weapon Against Child Predators
Tue, April 01, 2008 - 10:44 pm
It's a partnership that's also designed to protect nation's infrastructure