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AOL seeks growth in shift from mass site to niches

Sat, 17 May 2008 07:46:16 -0400

A company rooted in bringing the Internet to the masses, AOL is shifting its focus toward serving niche audiences with the launch of dozens of specialty Web sites.

AOL sheds its brand to draw specialty audiences

Sat, 17 May 2008 07:47:13 -0400

Unless you're looking carefully, you'll likely miss the fact that the new Asylum Web site for young men is a creation of Time Warner Inc.'s AOL. Same for WalletPop on personal finance, Spinner on indie music and StyleList on fashion.

Routine conduct at risk with MySpace suicide case

Sat, 17 May 2008 03:34:14 -0400

Think twice before you sign up for an online service using a fake name or e-mail address. You could be committing a federal crime.

Spain arrests 5 suspected of hacking US sites

Sat, 17 May 2008 10:08:12 -0400

Spanish police have arrested five people suspected of hacking into or outright disabling thousands of Internet pages, some of them run by government agencies in the U.S., Latin America and Asia, authorities said Saturday.

Cable companies to ramp up Web, HD, mobile service

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:44:29 -0400

Cable operators are riding high heading into this year's industry trade show, which kicks off this weekend.

EchoStar to showcase first product for cable

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:28:05 -0400

Former satellite TV provider EchoStar Corp. on Sunday will demonstrate its first product for cable companies at the industry's trade show: a unit that can tune in television and act as a cable modem.

Lawmakers concerned over Charter's Web tracking

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:49:12 -0400

Cable TV, phone and Internet service provider Charter Communications drew concern Friday from two congressmen and a privacy advocate over its plan to experiment with tracking its customers' Web use in collaboration with an online advertising firm.

Nintendo's latest game wants you off the couch

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:44:29 -0400

Sumo wrestlers were the main inspiration behind Wii Fit, Nintendo's latest attempt at getting you off the couch when you play video games.

Yahoo seeks to conceal parts of shareholder suit

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:39:12 -0400

Yahoo Inc. is seeking to conceal large portions of a shareholder lawsuit alleging the Internet company's board improperly thwarted Microsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover offer, raising shareholder questions over the motives for the secrecy.

Craigslist answers eBay allegations in court

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:17:15 -0400

Classified ad Web site Craigslist is denying online auctioneer eBay's allegation that it unfairly diluted eBay's stake in it and says its board was acting to protect the company.