Microsoft positioning itself for a new run for Yahoo Inc.'s search business, has approached other media companies in recent days about joining it in a deal that would effectively lead to Yahoo's breakup, say people familiar with the discussions. More>>...

According to Harvard associate professor Anita Elberse the The Long Tail popularized by Chris Anderson is flawed. It was a compelling idea: In the digitized world, there's more money to be made in niche offerings than in blockbusters. The data tell a different story. The report analyzes the implications for retailers and marketers and how they can prosper from the phenomenon.The Shape of Consumptio...

Microsoft announced the launch an all-in-one security and productivity software subscription service for consumers called Equipt that combines Microsoft Office and Windows Live OneCare. There service will be sold through Circuit City starting in this month. The service will cost $69.99 for a one-year subscription. Each subscription will be good for three home computers.According to Ina Fried of CNE...

Here is the video of the Web Usability Event on June 25 featuring Tom Chi, Senior Director - User Experience, Yahoo!, Jeremy Ashley, Vice President, Applications User Experience, Oracle, and David Nelson, Sr. Experience Designer, Adobe Systems....

Cisco's chief John Chambers routinely says "Market transitions are built on catching them right, and if you miss them it's almost impossible to recover." Hence Cisco hopes to capitalize on the next market transition by teaming up with Russia's Almaz Capital Partners to create a $60 million fund for the region's technology, media and telecoms sector. "Targets could include communications service pro...