Policing the Web: How Google’s ‘Cops’ Track Down Bad Ads
Shady ads have become such a problem for search engines that hundreds of employees now work round-the-clock to protect users before they get ripped off.
Shady ads have become such a problem for search engines that hundreds of employees now work round-the-clock to protect users before they get ripped off.
Just a few years ago, spending $300 on headphones was something only a handful of artists, music producers, and audiophiles would even consider. But that was before a hip-hop legend got involved.
Notebook maker Moleskine is set to go public by the end of the year and is focusing on accessories and apps more than standard notebooks these days. But does that mean an IPO for the company is a smart move?
Spotify has frequently been hailed at as the savior of the moribund music industry. Sooner or later, the pundits argue, a streaming music service that gives users unlimited access to virtually every piece of recorded music in the …
Forget flying cars. The next innovation will be vehicles you don’t even have to drive. But would we actually put our lives in the hands of a computer-controlled car?
Nevermind high gas prices and government incentives: We just can’t seem to get over the idea of driving a car without gas.
via Nissan Leaf Sales Slump in First Half of 2011 | Moneyland | TIME.com.
Let’s say you’re a cyberthief who just compromised hundreds of bank accounts worth millions of dollars. Congratulations! You’re now the scourge of the global community. Now, all you need to do is get your hands on that money. How do you do that?
via Cyber Crime: How Thieves Steal $78 Million from Bank Accounts | Moneyland | TIME.com.
Getting TV stations through the airwaves may seem like an anachronism in the age of streaming video online. But actually, the rise of Hulu and Netflix seems to be helping the rabbit ear industry.
via TV Antenna Comeback: …
Last year, you could watch every NCAA men’s basketball tournament game for free online. This year, it’s going to cost you.
via Turner to Charge Non-Cable Subscribers to Watch March Madness Basketball Online, On Mobile …
After watching Amazon corner the online retail market, Google is in talks with merchants to begin a delivery service that would allow users to order items online from local stores and receive them within a day. But does it make …