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The consequences of an online sales tax
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 22, 2013
Online sales taxes are up for debate again and big guys like eBay are crying foul. What are the real consequences of an online sales tax for retailers?
The guy who tried to sell his Google Glass? He just wanted to pay his student loans
Peter O'Dowd Apr 29, 2013
The bidding reached $95,000 before the seller, who says he was hoping to pay off student loans, removed the glasses from auction.
Big Data creates big industry for storing data
Stacey Vanek Smith Apr 4, 2013
Every purchase, online web search and even cellphone call generates data that companies hope to use to boost sales. But storing all that data is becoming a big expense, and it has spawned a multibillion-dollar industry.
eBay gets boost from mobile bidders
Sally Herships Jan 16, 2013
eBay reports fourth-quarter earnings amid high expectations, as tablet and smartphone user bid up business on the online auction site.
eBay puts a hex on supernatural sales
Eve Troeh Aug 17, 2012
Spells, curses, potions and psychics are being dropped by the online auction site.
eBay developers' conference kicks off today
Marc Sanchez Oct 12, 2011
It's the first day of the company's X.commerce conference. Reuters reports eBay is expected to announce deeper Facebook integration today. It's...
Justice looking into eBay and Craigslist suit
John Moe Sep 14, 2011
The Department of Justice has opened a case against eBay to see whether some of its employees used information from Craigslist to build a similar,...
Beatrice's hat to be auctioned for charity
Katharine Crnko Sep 21, 2011
There are three things history will remember about Kate and William's Royal Wedding: Kate's beautiful dress, Grace Van Cutsem -- the frowning 3-y...
"Not so fast, AT&T" - big tech companies
John Moe Mar 24, 2011
We've reported on how Verizon doesn't really plan to oppose the big mega merger because they figure, hey, it's gonna go through no matter what. But...
