Fighting eBay, JCPenny Risks Its Brand on a Facebook Store
JCPenny's Facebook store is a nod to the ascendance of the mobile Web, and a sure sign of brick-and-mortar stores' growing competition with online retailers.
Technology
Future of Retail: Last-Minute Holiday Shopping in 2015
It's 2015 and you need a last-minute gift. Here's what the brave new world of augmented salespeople, credit card emulators, behavioral prediction, and hyper-targeted coupons has in store for you. Unlike Scrooge's visions, this one is already coming to pass.
Bank of America Vainly Tries To Head Off WikiLeaks at the URL Pass
Bank of America, worried about rumors that it is the next target for WikiLeaks, has tried to buy up domain names that could be potentially embarrassing. But it won't do a bit of good.
Not Even the FCC Knows What Its Net Neutrality Plan Actually Is
You know all those reports about the FCC voting for its net neutrality plan? Read the details and you find that it actually didn't. Instead, the commissioners still have the topic in limbo.
A Privacy and Nokia Strategy Could Help Boost Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Microsoft's own numbers on Windows Phone 7 sales suggest that customers are still slow to adopt it. However, an emphasis on privacy and a partnership with Nokia could prove a good health tonic.
Microsoft Tries to Slow Down Google: Releases a Firefox Video Plug-In
For once, Microsoft has swallowed its ego and engaged in subtle product marketing to throw Google off guard. And the tactic might just work.
Google Postpones TV Because Of Weak Reception
Google delays its much-anticipated Google TV, as it works to repair its strained relationship with consumers and the TV networks.
3D TV Prices Slashed, Sales Lower than Expected
Incompatible technology and weak content have made major 3D TV price cuts a necessity.
Google Shops for Coupon Companies, but They're No Groupons
Frustrated in not successfully buying coupon site Groupon, Google is looking for a smaller similar business to acquire. But the chances of making it work are low.
The FCC's Net Neutrality Plan: A Vote Against Consumers
The FCC net neutrality plan was meant to be a compromise, but the plan has so many holes in it that it is a gift for carriers--and a penalty for everyone else.
Apple Patents App-Sharing Technology, and E-Books Might Be Next
The new sharing patent will help apps go viral more easily.
Zuckerberg Goes to China--Now what about Facebook?
Of course, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is interested in China. The only question is what deal he can work out with China's leading search engine, Baidu -- and the Chinese government.
Under Mark Hurd, HP Innovation Nose-Dived
Former HP CEO Mark Hurd was known as tight with a budget. But cutting spending can have consequences, and HP's patent activity fell off a cliff as R&D growth significantly slowed.
Google, in Regulatory Crosshairs, Tells Enforcers to Talk to the Hand
Google gets more ensnared on the regulatory front. The EU is broadening its investigation into anti-competitive activities while Google refuses to give data to the Connecticut Attorney General.
Amazon Removes Some Incest Books, Keeps Others, and Still Has Pedophilia for Sale
Amazon has recently removed some erotic fantasies with an incest theme, and yet has left up others, including a number that have strong pro-pedophilia angles.
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Midterm Updates: Trump reverses course on canceling rallies
DOJ and Comey's lawyers to face off today over latest attempt to charge him
Christa Pike speaks after botched execution: "Don't know what's next"
Exclusive
Internal documents show failed scramble to save "forever cruise"
Number of women in top national security roles falls under Trump
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Trump predicts Iran war will end soon as Qatar pushes for a deal
ICE officer indicted in Texas after allegedly hitting man with vehicle
Investigation
Botched executions came after changes to state protocol
