Email hack: Yahoo doesn’t need this right now

Michael Liedtke|Published

Yahoo has been struggling for years to retain its users - and that challenge just became far more daunting.

Tracking down Silicon Valley’s tech touchstones

Michael Liedtke|Published

Keen to see where The Woz built the first Apple computer alongside Steve Jobs? It’s easy to find “nerd nirvana” in Silicon Valley. . .

How much does Google know about your life?

Michael Liedtke|Published

In the coming weeks, you can type your name into the Google query box and discover the answer to this question.

Google CFO ready to retire

Michael Liedtke|Published

Patrick Pichette plans to retire after helping the internet search leader find and train his replacement.

Goodbye DeSoto, hello Flywheel

Michael Liedtke|Published

San Francisco taxi company DeSoto Cab is ditching its 82-year-old brand and renaming itself after a smartphone app.

LinkedIn’s earnings surprise analysts

Michael Liedtke|Published

The online professional networking service LinkedIn expanded its reach during the fourth quarter.

Google’s 4Q earnings disappoint

Michael Liedtke|Published

Google's fourth-quarter financial results were well below analysts’ predictions.

Yahoo lifted by Alibaba news

Michael Liedtke|Published

Yahoo is getting another lift from its stake in China's Alibaba Group - a thriving Internet company.

Netflix’s 3Q earnings quadruple

Michael Liedtke|Published

Netflix's line-up of original programming helped the online video subscription service attract more than a million US subscribers during its latest quarter.

Yahoo’s stock tops $30

Michael Liedtke|Published

Yahoo’s stock crossed a symbolically important milestone on Thursday when it topped $30 for the first time since February 2008.

Microsoft assault on Google shows industry rift

Michael Liedtke|Published

The ads mark the third phase in a five-month-old marketing campaign that Microsoft derisively calls “Scroogled. ”

Dell shareholder favours buyout offers

Michael Liedtke|Published

Dell’s largest independent shareholder is leaning toward supporting one of the two bidders trying to scuttle the computer maker’s proposed sale.

Dell buyout intrigue heightens

Michael Liedtke|Published

Michael Dell is about to find out if other bidders think his company is worth more than he does.

Top Android exec unexpectedly steps down

Michael Liedtke|Published

The unexpected change may raise new questions about the Android's direction as Google duels with a long list of other companies.

Dell’s $24. 4bn deal opposed by major stockholder

Michael Liedtke|Published

Dell Inc's decision to sell itself for $24. 4 billion to a group led by its founder and CEO is being ridiculed as a rotten deal by a major shareholder.

Google broke its promise, says FTC

Michael Liedtke|Published

Google is paying a $22. 5 million fine to settle the latest regulatory case questioning the Internet search leader's respect for people's privacy.