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AOL Sports Now FanHouse
AOL is changing the name of its sports site from AOL Sports to FanHouse.com, the name of its popular blog.Along with the…
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Google to Start Charging Non-Profits
Google announced today that starting at the beginning of March, non-profit organizations who use Google Checkout will be subject to the standard fee structure. Previously, they have been able to use the service free of charge.
Study Shows Children Are Safer On The Internet Than Projected
A new study from the Internet Safety Technical Task Force (ISTTF) suggests that Internet threats faced by minors are overblown. According to the study, Internet and social networking sites aren’t as dangerous as we all think they are. Clearly Chris Hansen from NBC’s To Catch a Predator needs to give them a call.
eBay Founder Now Working On Twitter-Related Service
The phrase "private pre-alpha" hasn't ever before been used to describe something on Webproworld, and it conjures up overkill images of two guys whispering to each other behind six-foot walls. But that's how a new service backed by Pierre Omidyar and Randy Ching was until recently classified, and the small amount of information that's since leaked looks rather interesting.
Google Shuts Down Services, Cuts Jobs
Google has decided to shut down some of its services, as well as trim some recruiting jobs, and consolidate engineering offices. Services that Google is shutting down include:
IRS Offers Improved Online Filing
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that starting on January 16 it is expanding its e-file program for 2008 federal tax returns.IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman recommends taxpayers consider e-file this year as the best option to file accurate tax returns and receive fast refunds. The e-file program includes new improvements to the Free File program that will allow nearly all taxpayers to e-file for free.
