Firefox 2.0 RC2. An Upgrade?

IE7: Get Your Compatibility Profile!

Scott Graff, Program Manger for IE7 Compatibility, reports that the new version of Microsoft Internet Explorer will be released later this month, and will be delivered to Windows users via automatic updates in the coming weeks.

First YouTube, Now Facebook? Rumors Circulate

News of the Google YouTube acquisition wasn't even cold yet when a new rumor popped up in the blogosphere that Google is also in talks to outbid Yahoo! on the number two social networking site, Facebook, reportedly offering $2.3 billion.

Progress Made Towards Netflix Prize

A number of people were suspicious when the Netflix Prize was announced. $1 million isn't much of a reward, some complained, and others believed that it would be difficult to improve upon the site's movie recommendation algorithm. Now, a little over one week into the contest, three teams have already beaten the existing system.

YouTube Founders Giddy Over Google Deal

Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, cofounders of YouTube, prepared a short video message for YouTubers shortly after Google's $1.65 billion acquisition. In between young executive giggle fits, the unspoken message was clear: I'm rich, [insert Dave Chappelle expletive here].