Technology

Buzz Over Possible Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Fading Away
The top story on Techmeme and Megite today is a story that has appeared in the New York Post, Financial Times and elsewhere that says Microsoft is interested in acquiring Yahoo. (May 4, 2007)

Ad Revenue Based Web 2.0 Companies Will Need Massive Traffic to Thrive
A New York Times article discusses analysis by venture capitalist Jeremy Liew that indicate that it may take monster traffic to build a company that makes $50 million a year in ad revenues. (March 17, 2007)

Ten Diminishing Careers Include Cashiers and Book Binders
Advancement in technologies combined with the offshoring (or outsourcing) of jobs to cheap overseas labor is pushing some careers towards extinction. (January 23, 2007)

Future Tech Jobs Will Need Versatile Workers
Future technology jobs will require less raw programming talent according to an article in Computerworld. (August 1, 2006)

CNET Sells Computer Shopper
Dow Jones reports that CNET will sell its Computer Shopper magazine after a Quarterly Report that was below expectations. (February 9, 2006)

Workers Confused by Computer Jargon
The BBC reports on a study by Computer People that found workers are confused by computer terminology and software. (September 26, 2005)

USA Today to Publish Technology Magazine
USA Today has announced plans to publish a glossy 80-page consumer technology magazine. (September 18, 2005)

Yahoo Plans Gadget Website
The Media Post reports that Yahoo is planning to launch a gadget and tech website. (June 20, 2005)

Ken Beach Rejoins Ziff Davis Media
Ziff Davis Media announced that Ken Beach has rejoined the Company as Senior Vice President of Corporate Sales. (April 3, 2005)

New York Times Ending Circuits Section
The New York Times has announced more enhancements to the newspaper, including a new, mid-week cousin of the Sunday Styles section to make its debut Thursday, April 14. (March 17, 2005)

Ziff Davis Names Kristin Holmes VP of International Licensing
Ziff Davis Media Inc. (March 5, 2005)

Advancedimagingpro.com Launches
Advancedimagingpro. (March 1, 2005)

Ziff Davis Promotes Stephen Veith
Ziff Davis Media Inc. (March 1, 2005)

Ziff Davis Promotes Sara DeCarlo
Ziff Davis Media Inc. (February 28, 2005)