Facebook shares dive as social network eyes future
Facebook reported its quarterly profit nearly doubled but saw its stock pounded after outlining a plan to invest heavily in the future.
Google seeks way to search bodies for disease
Google is exploring a way to search inside people's bodies for early signs of deadly illnesses such as cancer or heart disease.
YouTube considers offering ad-free subscription
YouTube viewers might get the option of paid subscriptions for ad-free access to the popular online video-sharing service.
Twitter hammered on growth fears
Twitter saw its shares hammered after reporting quarterly results that largely met expectations but failed to allay concerns about growth of the messaging platform.
Estonian finance minister quits over Facebook comments
Estonian Finance Minister Juergen Ligi announced his resignation after he caused a furore with Facebook comments seen as insulting to the education minister.
US stocks push higher despite big Amazon drop
US stocks capped a strong week on a high note as good earnings from Microsoft and others overshadowed a poor report from Amazon
Facebook goes retro with 'Rooms' chat app
Facebook released an application that lets people create virtual "rooms" to chat about whatever they wish using any name they would like.
'Cloud' lifts Microsoft earnings above expectations
Microsof reported quarterly profits ahead of most expectations, as revenues got a boost from its Xbox consoles and Internet "cloud" services for enterprises.
Twitter looks to weave into more mobile apps
Twitter set out to weave itself into mobile applications with a free "Fabric" platform to help developers build better programs and make more money.
WikiLeaks' Assange 'confident' ahead of Sweden ruling
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said he was "confident" his asylum status will be resolved, as he awaits an imminent ruling on his case by a Swedish court.
Yahoo profit surges on Alibaba divestment, mobile
Yahoo said its quarterly profit surged with its sale of shares in Chinese Internet powerhouse Alibaba.
Amazon, Simon & Schuster sign book retail deal
Amazon has reached a deal with American book publisher Simon & Schuster, the companies said.
Monica Lewinsky says she was cyber-bullying Patient Zero
Monica Lewinsky said she was one of the first victims of cyber-bullying, becoming "Patient Zero" after falling in love with Bill Clinton.
Facebook sues lawyers over 'scam' lawsuit for stake
Facebook sued lawyers who represented a man claiming he was entitled to a stake in the huge social network, saying they should have known he was a scam artist.
Britain threatens Internet 'trolls' with two years in jail
People found guilty of Internet "trolling" in Britain could be jailed for up to two years under government proposals outlined on Sunday.
Twitpic to shutter service after all
Twitpic put out word that the service is shutting down after all, apologizing for a "false alarm" that a merger would be its salvation.
Twitter tweets start to sing
Twitter began letting people instantly listen to music and other audio by clicking on tweets from the popular messaging service.
Smartphones cut into Google profit and share price
The rise of smartphone use to access the Internet, and slowing clicks on ads, cut into profits by Google in the third quarter, the company has revealed.
Google shares hit as profit dips
Google said its profit in the past quarter dipped slightly from a year earlier, even as revenues for the technology giant showed a sharp increase.
Facebook challenging Google in online ad market
For years, Google has been the undisputed leader in online advertising, but Facebook is gaining quickly in the fast-evolving market.