Gates: Microsoft shifts focus after Yahoo deal collapses
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. will focus on growing its own advertising and Internet search business after it withdrew its takeover offer for Yahoo Inc., Chairman Bill Gates said Friday....

Facebook, states set bullying, predator safeguards
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Facebook, the world's second-largest social networking Web site, is adding more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies under an agreement with officials nationwide that was announced Thursday....

Google execs hope for long-term ad deal with Yahoo
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) -- Google Inc.'s top executives expressed hope Thursday that the Internet search leader will be able to form a potentially lucrative advertising partnership with Yahoo Inc. - a deal that would lower the odds of Microsoft Corp. renewing its attempts to buy Yahoo....

With Microsoft mum, analysts mull next moves for Live Search
SEATTLE (AP) -- Without the influx of Web traffic that Microsoft bet would quickly follow a Yahoo buyout, the software maker is facing a long slog if it wants to turn its money-losing online services business into a Google-killer....

Cablevision plans wireless broadband network
NEW YORK (AP) -- Cable TV provider Cablevision Systems Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to offer high-speed wireless Internet service across its coverage area in the New York region....

Hackers' posts on epilepsy forum cause migraines, seizures
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Computer attacks typically don't inflict physical pain on their victims....

Activision 4Q profit soars past expectations
NEW YORK (AP) -- Video game publisher Activision Inc.'s fiscal fourth quarter was exceptional, with sales of "Guitar Hero III" and "Call of Duty 4" pushing profit and revenue well above guidance and analyst estimates....

MySpace to allow users to share data with Yahoo, others
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Social networking site MySpace said Thursday it will soon enable users to quickly share profile data with Web sites operated by Yahoo Inc., eBay Inc. and others....

Papa John's surpasses $1 billion in online pizza sales
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Sometimes during peak hours, the phones are silent in Andy Freitas' pizza restaurants, yet the cooks are busy keeping pace with hungry customers....

Joint Sprint, Clearwire network could boost consumer power
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sprint Nextel Corp. has finally rounded up the financial backing it needs to build a faster wireless network. But for consumers and the electronics industry, speed may be the least important thing about the new network....