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Google's Vulcan death grip Google's Vulcan death grip
Is Google the Mr. Spock of the Internet -- all head, no heart? A new book wonders if the very things that made the company great will bring it down.
By Scott Rosenberg Oct 9, 2008
A Brazilian Linux let-down A Brazilian Linux let-down
The government subsidizes free software. But does anyone use it?
Andrew Leonard Aug 27, 2008
Apple's iTunes sells 5 billion songs, but you don't own them Apple's iTunes sells 5 billion songs, but you don't own them
Meanwhile, Microsoft keeps its DRM servers alive.
Farhad Manjoo Jun 19, 2008
What to expect in the next Windows: The iPhone What to expect in the next Windows: The iPhone
Microsoft posts a demo of its new operating system, which promises a revolutionary touch-enabled interface.
Farhad Manjoo May 28, 2008
Microsoft pays you to shop Microsoft pays you to shop
Farhad Manjoo on Microsoft's new product search engine.
May 22, 2008
Live Search Cashback: Microsoft gives you cash to ditch Google Live Search Cashback: Microsoft gives you cash to ditch Google
Even if it looks a bit desperate, this marketing plan is genius -- and the search engine beats Google's Product Search.
Farhad Manjoo May 21, 2008
You too can investigate the Pentagon's pundit program You too can investigate the Pentagon's pundit program
Plus: An IM chat between Obama and Clinton advisors.
Farhad Manjoo May 7, 2008
No victory: Yahoo feels the heat after Microsoft walks away No victory: Yahoo feels the heat after Microsoft walks away
Everyone's searching for YHOO, waiting to see how low the stock can go.
Farhad Manjoo May 5, 2008
Microsoft almost certainly going hostile on Yahoo, unless it's not Microsoft almost certainly going hostile on Yahoo, unless it's not
Steve Ballmer prepares to do something.
Farhad Manjoo May 2, 2008
What the hell is Microsoft's Live Mesh? What the hell is Microsoft's Live Mesh?
The company promises a cross-platform way to synchronize your data across different devices.
Farhad Manjoo Apr 23, 2008
Let's fight: Popular Mechanics says Macs beat PCs in style and speed Let's fight: Popular Mechanics says Macs beat PCs in style and speed
Why does Windows take minutes to start up and shut down?
Farhad Manjoo Apr 16, 2008
Good vs. Evil? Yahoo, Google and AOL vs. Microsoft and News Corp. Good vs. Evil? Yahoo, Google and AOL vs. Microsoft and News Corp.
Of course it's not that. This is business, not a morality play.
Farhad Manjoo Apr 10, 2008
Microsoft vs. Yahoo: First duel, then merge? Microsoft vs. Yahoo: First duel, then merge?
Microsoft signals hostile intentions, and Yahoo fights back. Yes, this is surely the way to beat Google.
Farhad Manjoo Apr 7, 2008
The Bear-Stearns Microsoft/Yahoo connection The Bear-Stearns Microsoft/Yahoo connection
Microsoft hired Bear-Stearns CEO Alan Schwartz as an adviser on its Yahoo bid. Are Schwartz's woes a hopeful sign for the Silicon Valley software giant?
Andrew Leonard Mar 18, 2008
Why Apple fans hate tech reporters Why Apple fans hate tech reporters
On hot-button issues -- the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or the Mac-PC divide -- we're quick to see bias in even the most objective news.
By Farhad Manjoo Mar 18, 2008
Microsoft hit with $1.3 billion EU antitrust fine Microsoft hit with $1.3 billion EU antitrust fine
The company refused to provide rivals with an easy way to interoperate with Windows.
Farhad Manjoo Feb 27, 2008
Wii and PS3 projected to eclipse XBox 360 Wii and PS3 projected to eclipse XBox 360
Peek into one market research firm's video game crystal ball
Farhad Manjoo Feb 15, 2008
Fearing Microsoft, Yahoo courts Rupert Murdoch Fearing Microsoft, Yahoo courts Rupert Murdoch
It's kind of like if you ask a girl to marry you and she says she'd rather be with Voldemort.
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 14, 2008
Yahoo tells Microsoft to make like a banana Yahoo tells Microsoft to make like a banana
... and split. Microsoft, here's your chance to bow out.
Farhad Manjoo Feb 11, 2008
Taking over Yahoo Taking over Yahoo
Farhad Manjoo looks at Microsoft's recent takeover bid of the Web giant.
Feb 6, 2008
Does anybody think Microsoft/Yahoo is a good idea? Does anybody think Microsoft/Yahoo is a good idea?
Anyone? Anyone? And what plan would work? Anyone, anyone?
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 4, 2008
Will they call it Microhoo? Yahosoft? Will they call it Microhoo? Yahosoft?
Whatever they call it, stick a fork in them, they're done
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 1, 2008
Why Microsoft's bid for Yahoo is an act of surrender Why Microsoft's bid for Yahoo is an act of surrender
In the annals of Silicon Valley culture, this merger fight is a definite biggie. But everyone knows Steve Ballmer's real target is Google.
Andrew Leonard Feb 1, 2008
With Wii and DS, Nintendo owns 2007 With Wii and DS, Nintendo owns 2007
The Tiger Woods of game companies.
By Farhad Manjoo Jan 18, 2008
Brave new grocery shopping Brave new grocery shopping
2008: The year shopping carts came alive, thanks to Microsoft
Andrew Leonard Jan 15, 2008
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