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Tuesday Talk: Mayer’s brilliance lies in the basic
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...
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Second executive departs Yahoo in days
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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In the wake of interim CEO Levinsohn's exit, Yahoo's strategy head Jim Heckman follows suit, marking a pivotal shift under Marissa Mayer’s leadership.
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Microsoft revamps Hotmail service
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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Microsoft has announced changes to its free online email service to try and claw back ground on Google’s Gmail alternative.
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Former CEO Ross Levinsohn leaves Yahoo
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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After being overlooked for the top Yahoo job two weeks ago, Levinsohn leaves the company effective immediately.
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Money motivation for Yahoo’s Mayer
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, upon her Yahoo CEO venture, could amass over $60m in bonuses and shares, marking a pivotal financial incentive move.
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Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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SDN revolutionises corporate networks, making them adaptable to rapid business changes, says Extreme Networks' VP, Joy Ghosh.
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VMware CEO Paul Maritz moves to EMC
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Former top-ranking Microsoft executive named chief strategist of parent company; so who will take over his role?.
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New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is pregnant
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer takes over as Yahoo CEO while revealing she's 6 months pregnant, showcasing the board's modern approach to leadership.
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Yahoo names Google's Marissa Mayer as new CEO
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, formerly of Google, takes the helm as Yahoo's new CEO, marking the company's third leadership change in a year.
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Layman’s explanation of LinkedIn
Mon, 16th Jul 2012
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Part eight of our series explains the basics of LinkedIn. While tomorrow's final installment we will be explaining Pinterest.
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Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.
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Mozilla’s bid to make the best iPad browser
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
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Google 'Knowledge Graph’ brings perfect search a step closer - Updated
Thu, 31st May 2012
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Google has taken a big step towards its ultimate goal of perfecting the internet search with the launch of a new intelligent search feature, Knowledge Graph.
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Critics impressed by Yahoo's 'Axis' search engine
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Axis works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer, and versions for Android and Windows Phone are on the way.
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More pain for Yahoo as CEO departs
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Yahoo reels as CEO Scott Thompson exits over resume scandal, with investor critic awarded board seat in dramatic upheaval.
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Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.
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Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated
Wed, 9th May 2012
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Yahoo's new CEO, Scott Thompson, faces scrutiny as he's accused of falsifying qualifications, igniting a storm amongst shareholders.
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They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Social network responds to patent infringement allegations with 10 claims of its own.
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Apple to maintain 'war chest'
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils plans to utilise the firm's £100bn reserve, aiming to maintain a 'war chest' for strategic moves.
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New iPad hits shelves, Apple shares hit new peak
Fri, 16th Mar 2012
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Apple's new iPad launch boosts shares to over $600, marking a swift rise and dazzling investors.
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Surprise at Yahoo's 'bald-faced' Facebook lawsuit
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Former powerhouse launches patent claim with opponent’s IPO just months away; is it a last desperate effort or just good business sense?.
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Apple sued over Siri shortcomings
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.
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Celebs make CES cool
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas has always been an exciting time for us tech geeks, but it seems that celebrities are getting in on the fun now too!.
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Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang resigns from board
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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One-time CEO severs all ties after nearly 17 years. Carol Bartz was also fired after a short time at the helm.