Massive EU online library looks to compete with Google

The EU launches Thursday its Europeana digital library, an online digest of Europe`s cultural heritage that aims to draw together millions of books and other items.

HK man jailed after losing Chinese Internet bet: state media

A Hong Kong man has been jailed for eight years in China for running the nation`s biggest online gambling racket which hauled in more than 1.25 billion dollars in bets, state media said Thursday.

Cyber-bullying' suicide trial underway in Los Angeles

A landmark `cyber-bullying` trial got underway Wednesday with US prosecutors accusing a 49-year-old mother of sending taunting emails to a vulnerable teenage girl who later killed herself.

Gays, lesbians to get eHarmony too

Online US dating service eHarmony.com has agreed to set up a website for gays and lesbians seeking partners after being accused of discrimination by a gay man in New Jersey state.

Under the terms of a settlement agreement announced on Wednesday by the Division on Civil Rights of New Jersey`s Attorney General`s Office, eHarmony will begin providing same-sex matching services next year.

Obama campaign e-mobilizes for the future

The US presidential election may be over but Barack Obama is staying in touch with his Internet legions and mobilizing them for the future.

The Obama election campaign on Wednesday submitted a detailed online survey by email to millions of supporters asking for their feedback to `help shape the future of this movement.`

Gays, lesbians to get eHarmony too

Online US dating service eHarmony.com has agreed to set up a website for gays and lesbians seeking partners after being accused of discrimination by a gay man in New Jersey state.

Under the terms of a settlement agreement announced on Wednesday by the Division on Civil Rights of New Jersey`s Attorney General`s Office, eHarmony will begin providing same-sex matching services next year.

PC Magazine dropping print for online

PC Magazine, which has documented the explosive growth of the personal computer since 1982, announced on Wednesday that it was dropping its print edition next year and going online only.

PC Magazine publisher Ziff Davis Media, which recently exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy, said in a statement that the final edition of the iconic magazine would be the January 2009 issue.

Microsoft CEO rules out another Yahoo takeover bid

Microsoft Corp. chief executive Steve Ballmer on Wednesday ruled out making another takeover bid for Yahoo but said the US software giant remains open to a partnership on Internet search.

Dylan a lazy emailer, says Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri likes to email with fellow music legends but complains that Bob Dylan is a poor cyber-penpal in a German magazine interview published Wednesday.

The 74-year-old Greek star said she and Leonard Cohen fire quick little notes at each other constantly from their computers and complimented Quincy Jones as another loyal electronic correspondent.

Dylan a lazy emailer, says Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri likes to email with fellow music legends but complains that Bob Dylan is a poor cyber-penpal in a German magazine interview published Wednesday.

The 74-year-old Greek star said she and Leonard Cohen fire quick little notes at each other constantly from their computers and complimented Quincy Jones as another loyal electronic correspondent.