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Box's Aaron Levie: We haven't received any NSA requests

With Box heading toward an IPO, the normally gregarious CEO can't say much about anything. But when it comes to the topic of government surveillance and what that might mean for the future of the Internet, he offers a few tidbits.

Articleby Richard NievaApril 3, 2014 12:29 PM PDT

Yahoo in talks to acquire online video service NDN, report says

The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company is making another move in its push into big media, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Articleby Richard NievaMarch 31, 2014 3:43 PM PDT

Yahoo's faster Flickr photo page now out of beta testing

Yahoo's photo-sharing site has switched English-language users to a new photo page that puts comments, camera details, and captions into a right-hand sidebar. It's faster, but plenty of people don't like it.

Articleby Stephen ShanklandMarch 26, 2014 5:57 AM PDT

Zuckerberg: Facebook only spends big on 'rare' companies

The social network has made headlines with two multibillion dollar acquisitions in two months. But CEO Mark Zuckerberg stresses that's the exception and not the rule.

Articleby Richard NievaMarch 25, 2014 6:28 PM PDT

Obama talks spying with Facebook's Zuckerberg, Google's Schmidt

Zuckerberg and Obama "had an honest talk about government intrusion on the Internet," says Facebook -- just days after the CEO posted an indignant statement on his Facebook page.

Articleby CNET News staffMarch 22, 2014 3:56 PM PDT

Obama to meet with tech leaders again over surveillance

The president will meet Friday with tech leaders to discuss privacy, technology, and intelligence, Politico reports.

Articleby Steven MusilMarch 21, 2014 12:21 AM PDT

Yahoo appoints new head of information security

The company has announced veteran security executive Alex Stamos as its CISO, confirming a rumor that he would be tapped for the role.

Articleby Richard NievaMarch 10, 2014 11:43 AM PDT

Katie Couric to make Yahoo debut on Friday

The anchor will begin her tenure at the tech company with an interview with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Articleby Richard NievaMarch 10, 2014 10:21 AM PDT

Celebrities bring some glitz to CES 2014 (pictures)

This week has seen several celebrity appearances at CES 2014, some doing promo for companies, and at least one terrorizing the show floor. Here's a look at the famous (and infamous) we've spotted.

Galleryby Cyndy AleoJanuary 9, 2014 2:48 PM PST

Yahoo entertains, unveils news products from CES stage (pictures)

During her star-studded CES keynote Tuesday, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announces news initiatives like digital magazines and a twice-daily new digest. But she also throws in some live SNL schticks and a smooth Beatles rendition by John Legend.

Galleryby Sarah TewJanuary 7, 2014 3:13 PM PST

CNET's Tech Turkeys of 2013 (pictures)

A compilation of the worst, most embarrassing gaffes in technology this year. Gobble gobble.

Galleryby Roger ChengNovember 28, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Yahoo's Mayer doesn't want to go to jail for treason over NSA scandal

At TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer explains how Yahoo is dealing with government surveillance requests, why she doesn't like phone passcodes, and what the heck happened with the new logo.

Videoby CNETSeptember 11, 2013 5:07 PM PDT