Google Tops The World

Even as the globe searches through Google, at a rate of 1.4 million queries per second, its vaunted leadership hasn't been enough to shunt aside competitors in China or Korea.

EBay Creates Social Networking Neighborhoods

EBay has entered the crowded social networking space with an ecommerce twist it calls eBay Neighborhoods. These neighborhoods enable people to connect with others who share their passions for certain products or topics.

The Net: Killing Music Labels Since 2007

Radiohead kicked open the door, Trent Reznor is in the foyer admiring the chandelier, and bands like Oasis, Jamiroquai, and The Charlatans are rolling up the street looking for the party.

Ask, “ET” Partner

You may or may not be able to monitor the pulse of a nation through search terms, but in this case, that’s something of a non-issue; a partnership between Ask and “Entertainment Tonight” will only focus on celebrity names.

On Facebook, Poop More Popular Than Privacy

There are variations on the phrase I don't give a [flying] crap. But apparently that's not always true. At Facebook, at least, they'll give one, or throw one, so long as its imaginary and only costs them some personal information.