The hugely popular site seeks funding at a jumbo valuation, and Microsoft is nibbling. Yahoo and Google could be craving a piece as well

  A slew of analysts say the growing value of VMware alone gives EMC upside despite concerns that have bogged down EMC shares

  The blockbuster game's innovative social-networking elements could signal a new approach to video game development

  The PC maker is teaming up with the mainland's biggest electronics retailer after its direct-sales model gets off to a slow start in China

  Blyk's British launch of its ad-sponsored cell-phone service targeted at teens and young adults has traditional mobile operators nervous

  A recent survey of business leaders' attitudes toward IT showed an owner's level of tech savvy is linked to growth in revenue and employee count

  Nicholas Negroponte hopes the One Laptop Per Child's "Give 1 Get 1" initiative will jump-start distribution of the new XO Laptop

  While it won't sue Apple for Nancy Heinen's alleged backdating of options, the SEC does want to talk to CEO Steve Jobs, most likely about the timing of events

  The hard-drive company's CEO puts acquisition rumors to rest and opines on the state of the data storage industry in the U.S.

  With growth slowing in China, computer makers hope Asia's other big market will pick up the slack

  Technology companies have much at stake in 2008. Here's where the candidates stand on the issues of crucial importance to Silicon Valley

  Move over, MySpace. Online players from media giant Viacom to auctioneer eBay are adding networking features for their users

  With its audience expanding and interests diversifying, the popular site is launching new features to help users find like-minded friends

  The online auctioneer aims to regain seller—and investor—confidence with a site overhaul that's more than screen-deep