YouTube

Vimeo, Flickr reportedly to be built into Apple's upcoming iOS 7

2013-05-21 15:00:00

The next version of Apple's iOS will reportedly include Flickr and Vimeo integration, making it easier for users to share content they create with the two social networks. Apple news website 9to5Mac reported Tuesday that iOS 7, which the Cupertino...

'Arrested Development's' David Cross creates viral videos

2013-05-21 13:15:00

As Tobias Funke, "Arrested Development's" doctor-turned-actor, David Cross has suffered many indignities, from wearing a ridiculous mustache in every episode to being turned completely blue. But to promote the imminent release of new "AD" episodes on...

Yahoo's challenge to be building Tumblr's advertising business

2013-05-21 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO — To punctuate his company's $1.1-billion purchase by Yahoo Inc., Tumblr co-founder and Chief Executive David Karp let loose in a blog post with a celebratory expletive. It was classic Karp, a 26-year-old high school dropout who...

Is Yahoo's billion-dollar bet on synergy worth it?

2013-05-21 00:00:00

When Google went public in 2004 for $85 a share, I wrote a column questioning such a high valuation for a company built on a math equation. Wasn't it inevitable that someone would come along with a better search algorithm? Google closed Monday at $908....

Yahoo seeks turnaround with $1.1-billion deal to buy Tumblr

2013-05-20 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Marissa Mayer is attempting a bold — and risky — strategy to turn around the struggling Internet giant with the $1.1-billion acquisition of Tumblr, a trendy social blogging service popular...

On eve of Google developers conference, company 'hot again'

2013-05-14 00:00:00

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Even though its ubiquitous Internet search engine practically mints money, Google Inc. was widely seen as a company whose best days were behind it. It was written off as the next Microsoft Corp. — a staid high-tech...

Viral star Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker wanted for murder

2013-05-16 14:49:00

"Smash, Smash, SmAAaash!!!" Those words made "Kai the hatchet-wielding�hitchhiker a viral sensation. That was his�description of how he�swung a blow for justice in Fresno to stop a large driver who allegedly ran over and attacked a PG&E employee....

YouTube: Psy's 'Gentleman' one of the biggest video launches ever

2013-04-22 14:51:00

Another song, another record -- that's how it's going for Psy. After setting the record for most YouTube views ever with "Gangnam Style" last year, Psy followed up with the single "Gentleman" this month, and it took the new video just a day to start...

Will Twitter's new #Music app boost the recording industry?

2013-04-19 14:00:00

Twitter Inc. says its new music service helps users discover songs and artists. But the music industry isn't sure it's something to sing about just yet. The #Music app recommends songs based on the artists Twitter users follow. It also shows what...

YouTube prevails in huge copyright suit with Viacom

2013-04-18 16:17:00

In an epic clash between old and new media, Google Inc.'s video website YouTube has scored another huge victory in the long-running skirmish over copyright infringement brought by television giant Viacom Inc. A federal judge in New York on Thursday...

YouTube crosses 1 billion monthly users

2013-03-20 19:51:00

YouTube, the world's dominant online video site, just got even bigger -- averaging 1 billion visitors every month. That's 1 in 7 people on the planet stopping by YouTube to watch viral videos such as the most recent phenomenon, the Harlem Shake....

Facebook to unveil new look for News Feed

2013-03-01 10:18:00

Facebook has sent out invitations to a media event next Thursday at which it'll showcase a new look for the social network's news feed. The invitation doesn't say much more than "Come see a new look for News Feed," but the event is set for the company's...

Army Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez, a Mexican American, was presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1981 for heroism in Vietnam. U.S.

2013-04-13 00:00:00

Santana Equipment Trading Co. has promted Alex Stuckey to marketing manager. He was selected from the management trainee program for recent college graduates. He has applied his marketing degree and video skills to develop an ongoing series of YouTube videos showcasing the company.

2013-03-06 10:03:00

A new Easter egg on YouTube makes the site do the Harlem Shake when you search for "Do the Harlem Shake."

2013-03-01 08:08:00