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Week in video: New, newer, newest

This week, the spotlight shone on fresh products from Mozilla, Apple Computer and Motorola.

May 19, 2006 7:40 AM PDT

Yahoo's new look

Yahoo has released a preview of its redesign, but it is not equipped to accommodate all browsers.
Images: Yahoo's steady home page transformation

May 16, 2006 7:45 AM PDT

Ballmer: Google wants special treatment in IE

The Microsoft chief says there could be more behind Google's gripes about the Web browser's default settings.

May 11, 2006 3:00 PM PDT

One IE flaw leads to another

Days after one vulnerability is found in Internet Explorer, researchers unearth a new one.

May 2, 2006 3:22 PM PDT

Microsoft, Google set to wage arms race

The outcome is likely to shape the future of competition in computing and the way people use information technology.
The New York Times

May 1, 2006 10:40 PM PDT

New Microsoft browser raises Google's hackles

Google says Microsoft is unfairly grabbing Web traffic by making its MSN search engine the default in its browser.
The New York Times

April 30, 2006 10:00 PM PDT

Public's creative muscle lifts Mozilla

Maker of Firefox browser is latest company hoping to generate buzz by turning marketing reins over to fans.

April 28, 2006 2:38 PM PDT

In Microsoft case, EU judges delve into technology

Did company really muscle out rivals illegally? Thirteen judges look into technical quagmire underlying debate.

April 27, 2006 10:41 AM PDT

Bugs bite into popular browsers

Unpatched flaws are discovered in Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari that could cause problems for Web surfers.

April 25, 2006 3:57 PM PDT

Microsoft calls on consumers to test IE 7

Software maker hopes free phone support will lure more than just typical beta customers to try new browser.

April 24, 2006 9:00 PM PDT

Opera releases beta of latest browser

Aimed at Web 2.0 developers, Opera Software's version 9 beta offers widgets, BitTorrent support and content blocking.

April 20, 2006 8:18 AM PDT

Mozilla users urged to upgrade

US-CERT says earlier versions of Firefox, other Mozilla software contain dangerous flaws.

April 19, 2006 2:40 PM PDT

Company warns on IE patch

IE security update can disrupt Google Toolbar, Java applications and Siebel programs, says maker of patch management software.

April 14, 2006 5:46 PM PDT

Week in review: Here comes the tax man

As Monday--aka tax day--sneaks up on us, more attention is being directed toward goods and music purchased online.

April 14, 2006 10:00 AM PDT

This week in software flaws

Microsoft releases "critical" IE update that fixes 10 flaws in Web browser, including a high-profile bug that is being used in cyberattacks.

April 14, 2006 10:00 AM PDT

Firefox update kills security bugs, adds Mac support

Latest version of popular open-source Web browser includes fixes, adds expected support for Macs with Intel chips.

April 13, 2006 5:12 PM PDT

Lights, camera, Firefox

Mozilla releases the first round of Firefox Flicks amateur videos, which aim to promote the open-source browser.

April 12, 2006 7:18 AM PDT

Yahoo brings user ratings to Finance postings

Users can select what they find most useful from Yahoo Finance message boards and rank user messages on scale of 1 to 5.

April 4, 2006 5:00 AM PDT

April Fools' Day is coming--beware of your browser

As old as the Web, the tradition of Internet-based April Fools' jokes keeps people laughing even as they get duped.

March 31, 2006 4:00 AM PST

Web developers get a respite on IE changes

Special patch will temporarily undo browser changes Microsoft is making to defend against Eolas patent claims.

March 29, 2006 1:33 PM PST