In shadow of Internet giants, niche firms customize a local Web
The World Wide Web won over Wall Street in 1995, when Netscape's dazzling debut ushered in the dot-com era.
Mar 29, 2010 |
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New research reveals burglars have changed their 'shopping list'
Globalisation, and particularly cheaper electronic goods from China and the Far East, has altered behaviour among Britain's burglars according research in progress at the University of Leicester.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2010 |
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News Corp, Microsoft hold talks on Google: report
Microsoft has held talks with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp over a possible plan for the software giant to pay the media company to remove its news websites from Google, a report said Monday.
Nov 23, 2009 |
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British town to offer free wi-fi to all residents
Swindon has become the first place in Britain to offer free wireless Internet access to all its 186,000 residents, in what is thought to be the first such scheme, officials said on Tuesday.
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Twitter still seeking ways to cash in
Micro-blogging pioneer Twitter is still looking for ways to make money despite taking much of the world by storm, co-founder Biz Stone said.
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Twitter to offer business accounts with expanded features -- and fees
Without advertisements or subscription fees, the micro-blogging service Twitter has had many wondering how the site makes money.
Oct 07, 2009 |
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Google developing payment platform for newspapers: Nieman
Internet giant Google is developing a payment platform for newspapers that would allow them to charge for content online, according to a report on Wednesday.
Sep 09, 2009 |
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YouTube to offer online movie rentals
YouTube is considering streaming movies for rental, a move that would see the free video-sharing site charging for content for the first time, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
Sep 02, 2009 |
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Semantics-based software boosts company performance
(PhysOrg.com) -- New semantics-based software tools that accelerate the speed companies can develop or adjust their processes - while slashing costs - have resulted from a major European research project.
Aug 07, 2009 |
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Community-driven, open source solution for B2B transactions
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new open source, Web 2.0-inspired solution for building and managing business relationships online promises to level the playing field for small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Jul 31, 2009 |
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Online radio stations strike big deal on royalties
(AP) -- The future of Internet radio appears more secure after a handful of online stations reached an agreement Tuesday to head off a potentially crippling increase in copyright royalty rates.
Jul 07, 2009 |
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Twitter co-founders are mum on revenue plans
(AP) -- Twitter Inc.'s co-founders say the rapidly growing online communications company will eventually charge fees for its services, but it's unclear which ones and what will drive revenue.
May 27, 2009 |
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Skype founders looking to buy back company
The two founders of Skype are seeking to buy back the hugely popular Internet telephone service that they sold to online auction giant eBay in 2005, according to US media reports.
Apr 11, 2009 |
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Conference will offer a sneak peek at future of video games
The video game business has come a long way from the original Atari console or even the original PlayStation of a decade ago.
Mar 23, 2009 |
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