Yahoo, Microsoft Get Down To Talking

Negotiations could lead to a middle ground in Microsoft's effort to acquire Yahoo, which claimed a greater worth than Microsoft's initial bid at the end of January.

“Featured” App Status Not Free At MySpace

Here's a funny thing: if you visit the MySpace Apps page with AdBlock Plus enabled, the "Featured Applications" section appears entirely blank.  And as it turns out, developers are indeed paying to show up in those spots.

Clinton Advisor Fights In YouTube War Room

Decide which is worse: Doctoring a video and posting it online to smear a political figure; or said political figure threatening libel suits against news organizations for even talking about it. Luckily, he's not up for election—well, not technically.

Amazon And New York’s Battle On Sales Tax

For years I have been paying sales tax (VAT) on purchases I make online through services such as Clickbank. It is inconvenient but it is much easier for Clickbank to work this way then to have to monitor the location of a seller and buyer. The general rule in the US, as far as I can determine is that if you have a business presence…