A report surfaced yesterday saying the Googel-Yahoo ad deal was effectively toast. That was according to an unnamed lawyer present at a meeting between the Dept. of Justice and attorneys for the companies. But the companies’ official public response is that the (waiting) game is still on.
Telecom Immunity Bill Delayed For Now
Voting on a bill to give telecommunications companies retroactive immunity for participating in the government’s warrantless electronic surveillance program was originally scheduled for today. The Democrats, who are suddenly discovering they may have a set of cojones after all, have successfully delayed renewal of the speciously titled "Protect America Act," at least until next week.
Rocketboom 2.0 Delayed, Fans Lash Out
Rocketboom fans have been hanging on for the next boom since Amanda Congdon’s dramatic unbooming. The next incarnation is now two days late as the world awaits how the new hostess will handle her duties, and to see if Rocketboom 2.0 will reach liftoff.
Office 2007 Launch Delayed. Again.
Microsoft announced earlier today that it will delay, yet again, the release of Office 2007. This occurred as a result of “product performance” issues, according to the software giant. The Office delay may affect the launch of Windows Vista.
Oracle Bid For Portal Software Delayed
The acquisition of telecom billing software firm Portal Software looked like an easy purchase, but Portal shareholders withheld much of the stock Oracle requested with its tender offer of $4.90 per share.
Buzzy Blog Engine Beta Delayed
The long-awaited blog search engine Sphere was delayed from its scheduled public beta launch citing a demand heavier than anticipated.
Windows Vista delayed
As you might have read by now, Windows Vista has been delayed.
Gonzales V Google Delayed Two Weeks
Instead of the February 27th showdown between the Department of Justice and Google over federal subpoenas taking place, the sitting judge has moved the date back two weeks.
Delayed Discovery: It Will Fly Eventually
A busted fuel gauge causes problems when you’re riding down the road, especially when you thought you had a half-a-tank. When you run out, you grab your gas can and start walking. That’s a little trickier when you’re just outside the atmosphere, at least that’s what NASA thinks when it comes to the Discovery.
Airbus A380 Deliveries To Be Delayed
Due to the complicated process that goes into putting together a 555-seat superjumbo jet, deliveries of the Airbus A380 to at least four airlines will be delayed by as much as six months.