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Yahoo, Time Warner CEOs in New York to talk merger

Yahoo, Time Warner CEOs in New York to talk merger

Yahoo CEO and cofounder Jerry Yang is in New York this week trying to complete talks with Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes over combining Yahoo and Time Warner's internet operations -- mainly AOL -- according to Valleywag sources.

Kara Swisher says Yahoo execs don't want Time Warner to get more than 25 per cent of the new company unless Time Warner throws some cash into the deal. Yahoo management thinks its assets are significantly more valuable than AOL's and thus should count for more.

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Analysts: Mobile social networking next big thing

Analysts: Mobile social networking next big thing

Mobile social networking and the way mobile phones are used looks set to become an important tool in the workplace, say industry analysts.

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US seeks disruptive technologies

US seeks disruptive technologies

In December, the president-elect will get a report detailing threats to the US and that most likely includes a list of emerging technologies that will have a major impact on the US and the world. This report, called Global Trends 2025, is a forecast prepared by US intelligence agencies.

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How will Google's Chrome shine?

How will Google's Chrome shine?

There's a lot to like about Chrome and there's also a lot to that should give enterprise users cause for concern

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Clouds and Storms: Nicholas Carr on cloud computing

Clouds and Storms: Nicholas Carr on cloud computing

Nicholas G. Carr once caused a rumpus by questioning the importance of IT, but as his latest book hits the shelves, is he showing signs of backing down?

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Cuil stumbles out of the gate

Cuil stumbles out of the gate

Cuil, the latest search engine startup to come out swinging from its corner with the hope of knocking out Google, is instead taking a beating that could do it long-term damage as a credible contender.

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