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A federal judge ruled in favor of eBay using MercExchange’s “Buy It Now” service that allows users to make online purchases at a fixed price. Although disappointed in the ruling, MercExchange’s lead attorney, Greg Stillman, told WebProNews they were not particularly surprised. MercExchange has announced that they will appeal the judge’s decision. Check out the [...]

The Bancroft family is supposed to have their decision of whether they will sell Dow Jones and Company to Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation by 5 PM today. As a result of the continuing chaos, boards of both companies are not convinced they will have an answer by the deadline. Many family members, as well as [...] Tags: Abby Prince, Bancroft Family, Dow Jones, News Corporation, News Update, Rupert Murdoch, wall street journal

The Google-owned video-sharing site, YouTube, has developed a filtering technique that will weed out illegally updated copyright material. The technology is currently being tested and will fingerprint user-uploaded videos that violate copyright restrictions. YouTube is hoping their filter will prevent copyright violations. Find out all the details, including when the filter will be enforced, right [...]

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling the foundation says could threaten popular websites. The ruling came against Roommates.com after a three-judge panel decided to hold the website liable for the actions of its users because it sorted and categorized content which could have violated the fair housing [...] Tags: Abby Prince, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Fair Housing Law, Matt Zimmerman, News Update, Roommates.com

BlueTie has partnered with Performance Pricing to offer a branded e-mail suite that Web publishers can provide to their customers. BlueTie’s e-mail allows Web organizations to generate new revenue and build brand loyalty through a complete e-mail solution that includes integrated Web services. Check out what BlueTie’s VP of Product Strategy told us about the [...] Tags: Abby Prince, BlueTie, Email Suite, Jeremy Hunter, News Update, Performance Pricing

The Web’s new favorite mystery has turned dark and a well-known columnist admits he’s not who you think he is. The big question: Who is the Fake Steve Jobs? In this WebProNews Inside Look, theories are hatched and debunked, but ultimately there is a shocking confession. Or maybe there isn’t, you’ll have to watch to [...] Tags: Jason Lee Miller, MacWorld, SEO, Steve Jobs

Four weeks ago, Yahoo began a new online show called “Answers on the Street.” The questions are selected from interesting community topics and are taken onto the street for the answers. The show airs once a week and is hosted by J. Keith van Straaten. Hear all the details about the show including what Yahoo [...]

Today, AOL announced its purchase of Tacoda as part of its continuing online ad-buying frenzy. The online behavioral targeting network tracks Web surfer’s habits, but not information that could be harmful to them. Although financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, sources are reporting that Tacoda went for $200-300 million. Catch the full [...] Tags: Abby Prince, AOL, Behavioral Targeting, News Update, Tacoda

Microsoft and Ask.com announced their plan to devise a set of privacy principles that will give more protection and power to consumers. The companies are asking the Internet industry to back up their efforts in Web search and online advertising. Microsoft and Ask are proposing that technology leaders, online advertisers, and privacy advocates form a [...] Tags: Abby Prince, Ask.com, Consumer Privacy, Microsoft, MSN, News Update

The results are in for a poll created as part of Hakia.com’s program, “A Search for Better Search.” The poll was conducted to learn what users think of search engines and if they trust them. WebProNews spoke with Hakia’s Chief Communications Officer, Rob Wyse, about the poll. Find out what he had to say along [...] Tags: Abby Prince, Hakia, News Update, Rob Wyse, Search for Better Search