Google Search Changes: A Gift that Keeps Giving -- and Taking
A week after Google implemented its content farm search algorithm changes, BNET finds for some, the impact has gone from bad to worse. But not all.
Technology
Russia, China Get Tough with Social Media Companies to Avoid Unrest
As a result of Facebook and Twitter playing roles in the revolts in Tunisia and Egypt, Russia and China are targeting social media companies, hoping to stifle dissent.
Microsoft Bing Readies Travel, Daily Deals To Sting Google
Microsoft pursues daily deals and travel search for Bing to head off Google.
AOL Closes on HuffPo. Will Acquisitions Become a Death Spiral?
The Huffington Post acquisition is only one of a number of deals that AOL has undertaken. But will they pay off before the finances give out?
Why Apple Needs to Set Its MobileMe Service Free
Apple plans to let you back up your music in the cloud -- a sign that its MobileMe is expanding into a bigger and probably free service. (Which means you may get to hold onto that $100/year.)
Nintendo and Sony Still Don't Get It: Apple's Already Crushing Them in Gaming
Nintendo and Sony have to acknowledge Apple's gaming savvy before they can beat the iPod and iPhone.
WordPress Hit by DDOS Attack. Are Internet Companies Too Leveraged?
WordPress gets slammed by cyber attacks. Should the company, and others like it, invest more heavily in personnel to take care of problems when they happen?
RIM Gets Desperate: Brings Messenger to Android, iOS
Research in Motion's plans for stripped down Android version for BlackBerry Messenger is necessary to stop customer flight and maybe even win some converts.
Slate Seeks Monogamous Indentured Servant for Aggregation
Slate, a liberal news and opinion web site, takes an entirely conservative big business approach to hiring an employee.
B&N Would Never Preview Its Own E-Smut -- Though It Will Gladly Sell It [Update]
Barnes & Noble removes previews of the ebook erotica it publishers, but leaves the previews of material from third-parties.
Chamber of Commerce Regulation Study Doesn't Get the Job Done
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a study intended to prove that greater employment regulations hurt job creation. But the results don't stand up to surface examination.
iPad 2: Why Apple Isn't Bragging About the Specs [Update]
Apple is keeping mum about some important technical specs for the iPad 2. Why? Because it's smart selling and business -- even if it ticks off some users.
New York Times To Clone Groupon -- to Its Likely Regret
The New York Times wants a daily deal site like Groupon to bolster its bottom line. Instead, it's about to walk into a bubble likely to burst soon.
The PlayBook: Is RIM's Blackberry Tablet Too Late?
RIM is reportedly due to release its Blackberry tablet next month. If correct, RIM has missed a golden opportunity to challenge the iPad.
Why Nintendo Didn't Announce the Wii 2 Today
Nintendo wisely avoids a Wii 2 announcement today to keep focus on the mobile market -- and not get eclipsed by iPad 2.
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Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Live Updates: Trump campaigns in South Carolina and more
Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Investigation
Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
U.S. citizens included on DOJ list of 400 alleged noncitizens, Washington says
No clear winner in Israeli election as negotiations to follow
