Yahoo!Tech reports that “[a] high-profile task force formed last year to study dangers young people face on the Internet has found that fears of sexual predators are overblown and that technology alone won't keep children safe. Family, education, and government policy are key components of reducing risks for children, according [...]
InfoWorld reveals that “Apple and Microsoft topped the list of InfoWorld's annual product award winners this year, nabbing three and four Technology of the Year Awards, respectively. Announced today, InfoWorld's 2009 Technology of the Year Awards recognize the best hardware and software products evaluated by InfoWorld reviewers during 2008. Microsoft's [...]
The Wall Street Journal writes that “Yahoo Inc. is in the final stretch of its search for a chief executive officer, and a decision could come as soon as next week, said people close to the Internet company. Among candidates still under consideration is Carol Bartz, the former chief executive [...]
Microsoft launched a public policy-focused blog today, Microsoft on the Issues, joining tech giants like Verizon, Cisco, and Google who all have corporate public policy blogs. The new blog features a welcome post from Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith, who writes:Today we are launching "Microsoft on the Issues" to open [...]
The Czech Republic recently released its work program for the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU (which started on January 1 and will end on June 30). Given the current global state of affairs, the Czech Presidency intends to focus on preventing any further economic downturn while at [...]