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Weekly Roundup: Apple sets the date and Yahoo and Microsoft finally part ways

Weekly Roundup: Apple sets the date and Yahoo and Microsoft finally part ways

This week, Apple announced the official date for the 3G iPhone to hit Australian shores, while Yahoo and Microsoft decided once and for all that they can’t cut a deal.
Staff Writers Jun 14 2008 12:10PM Software
Icahn steps up attack on Yahoo board

Icahn steps up attack on Yahoo board

The public spat between billionaire corporate raider Carl Icahn and Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock has continued with yet another open letter from Icahn to Yahoo..
Clement James Jun 10 2008 2:13PM Software
Icahn aims to sell Yahoo for US$49.5 billion

Icahn aims to sell Yahoo for US$49.5 billion

Carl Icahn has promised to secure almost US$50 billion for Yahoo if his plans to oust the web giant's board are successful..
Shaun Nichols Jun 10 2008 2:13PM Software
Yahoo turned down US$40 per share offer from Microsoft

Yahoo turned down US$40 per share offer from Microsoft

Documents unsealed in a court case have shown that Yahoo turned down an offer from Microsoft in 2007 valuing the company's shares at US$40 each..
Iain Thomson Jun 5 2008 4:17PM Financial Services
Icahn vows to yank Yang from Yahoo

Icahn vows to yank Yang from Yahoo

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has vowed to remove Yahoo chief executive Jerry Yang if his proposed shareholder takeover of the company goes through..
Shaun Nichols Jun 5 2008 8:08AM Strategy
Yahoo postpones annual meeting

Yahoo postpones annual meeting

Yahoo has been forced to delay its annual board meeting in the face of an investor rebellion..
Shaun Nichols May 26 2008 7:43AM Financial Services
Vulture capitalists circle Yahoo

Vulture capitalists circle Yahoo

Investors are piling into Yahoo stock in the expectation that investor Carl Icahn will force a sale to Microsoft..
Iain Thomson May 26 2008 7:43AM Financial Services
Google pips Yahoo to top web spot

Google pips Yahoo to top web spot

Google has overtaken Yahoo to become the number-one network of sites on the web..
Shaun Nichols May 20 2008 3:34PM Software
Yahoo board fights back at Icahn

Yahoo board fights back at Icahn

Yahoo's board has hit back at attempts by investment mogul Carl Icahn to force a takeover of the firm by Microsoft..
Shaun Nichols May 19 2008 7:45AM Strategy
Yahoo enhances search tools

Yahoo enhances search tools

Yahoo has launched a new search tools for developers that will enable businesses to control aspects of their search listing.
IT Week May 16 2008 4:05PM Software
Zoho opens up for Google and Yahoo users

Zoho opens up for Google and Yahoo users

Zoho, the online productivity and business applications developer has opened up its tools to Google and Yahoo users.
Staff Writers May 15 2008 3:18PM Networking
Google hints at ad partnership with Yahoo

Google hints at ad partnership with Yahoo

Senior Google executives have publicly expressed interest in a potential advertising partnership with search engine rival Yahoo..
Guy Dixon May 10 2008 12:20PM Software
Yahoo adds McAfee's secure browsing tools

Yahoo adds McAfee's secure browsing tools

Yahoo has added improved security features to its search results pages, thanks to a new mutually beneficial deal with security firm McAfee.
Staff Writers May 7 2008 2:16PM Security
Yahoo and McAfee team to secure search results

Yahoo and McAfee team to secure search results

McAfee and Yahoo have joined forces to cleanse search results and identify websites that may be malicious in nature.
Dan Kaplan May 7 2008 10:21AM Security
Microsoft 'dodged the Yahoo bullet'

Microsoft 'dodged the Yahoo bullet'

Microsoft is unlikely to emerge as the loser after its failed bid for Yahoo, according to analysts..
Shaun Nichols May 7 2008 7:40AM Networking
Microsoft abandons Yahoo bid

Microsoft abandons Yahoo bid

Microsoft has abandoned its efforts to acquire Yahoo..
Shaun Nichols May 6 2008 4:48PM Software
Microsoft Yahoo deadline passes

Microsoft Yahoo deadline passes

The deadline which Microsoft gave Yahoo to respond to its takeover offer passed at the weekend with the internet giant still refusing to budge.
Phil Muncaster Apr 29 2008 7:50AM Networking
Online study suggests new genre of search engine queries

Online study suggests new genre of search engine queries

An academic analysis of users of Yahoo Answers has led to speculations of a new genre of online questions that are more tailored to social forums than traditional search tools.
Liz Tay Apr 28 2008 3:38PM Software
Yahoo unveils social platform strategy

Yahoo unveils social platform strategy

Yahoo has announced a bold new initiative which sees the company aiming to recast itself as a major online developer platform, much like Facebook.
IT Week Apr 28 2008 11:58AM Software
Microsoft gives Yahoo one last chance

Microsoft gives Yahoo one last chance

Microsoft has warned Yahoo that it could pull its offer to buy the internet giant if the firm continues to hold out for a better deal.
Phil Muncaster Apr 28 2008 11:58AM Networking

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