Google Acquires California Startup

Google Inc., expanding its efforts at providing software that helps users create and post their own materials on the Internet, has acquired a California startup that develops online collaboration tools known as wikis.

Sony Targeted in Memory-Chip Probe

An obscure corner of the semiconductor industry became an international battleground Tuesday as Sony Corp. became the fifth company ensnared in a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust probe into the sales of a particular type of memory chip.

Sony Warns of PlayStation 3 Scams

Sony Corp. issued a warning Tuesday against false promotional offers for its upcoming PlayStation 3 video game console.

U.S. Justice Dept. Probing Sony Unit

Sony said Tuesday the U.S. Department of Justice is probing its electronics unit as part of an industrywide investigation into sales of a particular type of memory chip. The news could spell more trouble for a company already stung by sinking profits, a global battery recall and product delays.

Music Publishers: Kazaa Deal Reached

The music publishing industry reached a tentative deal with operators of the Kazaa file-sharing network over claims of copyright infringement, an industry group said.

Companies Say Web Censorship Growing

Internet search leader Google and other major U.S. technology companies insisted Tuesday that their products benefit Chinese citizens despite government restrictions and warnings that online censorship is spreading.

Britain Hosts Online Gambling Conference

Britain's culture secretary sought to build support among dozens of nations _ but not the U.S. _ for improved regulation of the global Internet gaming industry Tuesday at an international summit on the sector.

British minister seeks consensus on regulating international gaming

Britain's culture secretary sought to build support among dozens of nations _ but not the U.S. _ for improved regulation of the global Internet gaming industry Tuesday at an international summit on the sector.

EU carries out cartel raids on several semiconductor makers in Germany

EU antitrust regulators said Tuesday they had carried out cartel raids on several semiconductor makers in Germany earlier this month.

Google, U.S. companies say products benefit Chinese, despite restrictions

Internet search leader Google and other major U.S. technology companies insisted Tuesday that their products benefit Chinese citizens despite government restrictions and warnings that online censorship is spreading.

Google, Others Defend China Operations

Internet search leader Google and other major U.S. technology companies insisted Tuesday that their products benefit Chinese citizens despite government restrictions and warnings that online censorship is spreading.

Microsoft finalizing Web-based software for small businesses

Microsoft Corp. is preparing to officially release software that helps small companies do things like build a website and maintain business contacts, and plans to link the product to its platform for selling online advertising.

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Intellipedia is a Wikipedia for spooks

The US intelligence community has unveiled its own secretive version of Wikipedia.

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Google buys wiki-builder JotSpot

Google continues expanding its online empire with the purchase JotSpot, a firm which specialises in collaborative web pages called wikis.

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Disillusioned online daters turn to matchmakers

Online daters, disappointed by potential partners lying about their age, weight or marital status, are turning to professional matchmakers to find love.

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