Microsoft buys Skype for $8.5 billion
Microsoft announced today that it has purchased Skype for $8.5 billion and plans to create a new division for the voice service.
Sold! Auction king eBay nabs location-aware ad service Where
Online auction leader eBay is getting into the location-aware ads and offers business, buying Boston-based Where for an undisclosed amount.
EBay Instant Sale celebrates Earth month with limited-time Apple pricing
EBay Instant Sale decides to offer higher pricing on Apple products during the Earth month of April.
Net companies challenge French data retention law
Internet companies are lining up to challenge a French law mandating they retain users' personal data - and passwords - for a year in case the government wants it.
Hottest thing on eBay? Maybe the iPad 2
Apple's iPad 2 is still tough to get in stores, so frustrated customers - and a few lucky sellers - are turning to eBay.
Auction giant eBay buys GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion
eBay has agreed to buy interactive marketing company GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion...and sell off it online shopping sites.
Groupon’s black markets: Resellers for daily deal coupon codes
Fallen victim to the lure of tempting prices on items and events you have no interest in? Of course you have. Don't worry - digital coupon resellers are here to lighten your load.
Best Buy’s genius gimmick: Buy Back trade-in program is a total ripoff
Frustrated with instantly outdated gadgets? Best Buy's new Buy Back trade-in program sells consumers on the convenience of always having the latest and greatest, but the numbers just don't add up.
PayPal to become eBay’s biggest business?
PayPal could eclipse eBay's online marketplace as the company's biggest business in three to five years as online payment processing booms.
EBay wants to help you land a Verizon iPhone by offering cash for your old smartphone
Owners of an AT&T 32GB iPhone 4 can earn over $500 by trading in their device, so long as its in good condition.
Banksy update: Incredibly low quality photo proves nothing
We heard from the supposed holder of the artist's identity and got...this.
Street artist Banksy’s identity for sale in eBay auction
Will Banksy be outed by eBay, or is this a scam to build buzz for award season?
Paul Allen revises mega patent suit against everyone
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has revised his epic lawsuit against everyone with more specifics, though he still declines to discuss the suit.
Facebook more valuable than Yahoo, eBay
Social networking sites are on the rise and investors are taking notes. And this year, some of the Internet's good old boys were outdone by Facebook.
Apple pulls Steve Jobs action figure off eBay
Apple has filed complaints with eBay over a figurine that resembles Steve Jobs. The items are disappearing from the site quickly.