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The internet has opened up information sharing in unprecedented and ever-expanding ways. This new world is great for creativity and communication, but it's also brought intellectual property rights into question. It's vital that online retailers understand intellectual property law so that they don't find themselves infringing on others' rights and possibly facing lawsuits and fines.

Steve Jobs may not be sure how much the economic slump will hurt Apple, but he's clear on this: It won't be as bad as pessimists predict. And for the first time in eight years, he got on an analyst conference call to discuss quarterly results to make sure the point wasn't lost on anyone.

Ask anyone to describe a hardcore gamer and the image that comes to mind is probably that of a geeky, teenaged, socially awkward male who spends countless hours locked in his bedroom. The notion, however, that men alone rule the gaming realm is as outdated as the Atari 2600. Men, women and children alike have answered the call to play.

The Google AdSense blog has announced the integration of AdSense data into Google Analytics. If you're a website publisher that makes money from displaying AdSense ads, this is a long-awaited feature...

How closely will competitors follow in this latest digital home pursuit?

Spending a couple million dollars doesn't guarantee commercial success.

Can't think many people saw this one coming: a green laptop encased in bamboo.

An online CV website is aiming to make life more secure for job seekers and companies seeking to hire staff.

Amazon.com said Wednesday that its profit climbed 48 percent in the third quarter, but the company reduced its full-year sales outlook, showing that the online retailer cannot escape the weak economy. Its shares dived in after-hours trading. Chief Financial Officer Tom Szkutak, speaking on a conference call with analysts, said the company experienced slower growth rates near the end of the third quarter.

All the major studios are on board. Is Apple's iTunes store in trouble?