US media giant CBS has agreed to acquire CNET Networks, the company that publishes ZDNet.com.au and CNET.com.au, in a deal valued at US$1.8 billion.

Yahoo rejects Microsoft's bid

Board unanimously concludes that Microsoft's half-stock, half-cash offer "substantially undervalues" Yahoo.

Nokia beats Google to acquire sat-mapper Navteq

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Dell denies Alienware acquisition

Dell has effectively denied rumours that it's acquired rival PC vendor Alienware, suggesting that all speculation should be taken "with a grain of salt".

BenQ lands mobile deal with Google

CeBIT: Fresh from its takeover of Siemens' mobile arm, BenQ is planning to offer Google search applications on some phones.

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Classic cars at the 2008 New York Auto Show

At Car Tech, we look for the most cutting edge automotive technology. At the 2008 New York Auto Show, we found a hall full of cars that, when they were built, represented the pinnacle of tech.
Concept cars at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Car makers showed off a huge number of concept cars at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The cars shown ranged from vehicles that are ready for production to more speculative designs.