Yahoo buys video ad platform BrightRoll for $640 mn
Yahoo announced it is buying video advertising platform BrightRoll for $640 million to bolster its ability to make money from marketing on desktop computers.
SpaceX chief Musk confirms Internet satellite plan
High-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk confirmed that he is working on a web of small, low-cost satellites that could provide wireless Internet around the world.
Iran's Internet police warn govt of Instagram ban
A body tasked with policing the Internet laid down a two-month deadline for Iran's government to regularise the use of Instagram or access to the site would be blocked.
Obama presses for tough 'open Internet' rules
US President Barack Obama voiced support for a new regulatory system for Internet providers.
Google to boost Ebola donations
Google launched a campaign to raise money to fight Ebola, tossing $10 million into the pot and saying it will match donations to the fund two to one.
Twitter to set up shop in Hong Kong
Twitter plans to set up shop in Hong Kong early next year, focusing on ad sales instead of the one-to-many messaging service banned in China.
Co-creator of Android mobile software leaves Google
Google confirmed that an executive behind leading mobile device software Android is leaving the company to create an incubator for hardware startups.
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.