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Shopping.com launches in Australia

Shopping.com launches in Australia

EBay-owned online comparison site Shopping.com, has launched in Australia.
Tim Lohman May 23 2006, 8:30AM Collaboration
Google pips Apple in 2005 brand poll

Google pips Apple in 2005 brand poll

LONDON (Reuters) - Internet search engine Google has retaken first place in the 2005 global poll of the world's most influential brands, while the eBay-owned web phone service Skype makes its debut at number three.
Trevor Datson, Jan 23 2006, 8:06AM Sales & Marketing
US high court will hear eBay patent case appeal

US high court will hear eBay patent case appeal

The US Supreme Court said on Monday that it would consider an appeal by online auctioneer eBay in a case that could determine when it is appropriate to grant an injunction against a patent infringer.
Tim Dobbyn Nov 29 2005, 2:43PM Data centre
eBay sets up Asia HQ in Korea, sees robust growth

eBay sets up Asia HQ in Korea, sees robust growth

eBay will set up its Asian headquarters in South Korea, its fourth-largest market, from January to spearhead a drive into its fastest-growing region.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 2:30PM Software
EBay founder starts $100 million microfinance fund

EBay founder starts $100 million microfinance fund

EBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pamela on Friday said they gave US$100 million in eBay stock to Tufts University to create a fund that will invest in international microfinance, or lending to people who are too poor to qualify for traditional loans.
Staff Writers Nov 7 2005, 9:30AM Collaboration
British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

A British man has been jailed for four years for masterminding an eBay internet auction swindle which stole computer account details from users and assumed their identities.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2005, 8:30AM Security
"Sophisticated" eBay fraudsters jailed in Britain

"Sophisticated" eBay fraudsters jailed in Britain

Three Romanian fraudsters were jailed on Friday in London for a worldwide fraud carried out via internet auction house eBay which netted at least 300,000 pounds (US$535,000).
Matthew Jones Oct 31 2005, 7:30AM Security
Skype targets businesses as growth accelerates

Skype targets businesses as growth accelerates

Internet telephony firm Skype, which is being bought by eBay, reported accelerating subscriber growth on Tuesday and said it is adding a new service that makes it easier for employees to make all calls over Skype.
Staff Writers Oct 26 2005, 9:30AM Mobility
Rivals Taobao, eBay clash on whether free is best

Rivals Taobao, eBay clash on whether free is best

What's the better deal? Is free always better than cheap?
Eric Auchard Oct 21 2005, 3:15PM Collaboration
Voice phone calls to be free within years: eBay CEO

Voice phone calls to be free within years: eBay CEO

In a few short years, users can expect to make telephone calls for free, with no per-minute charges, as part of a package of services through which carriers make money on advertising or transaction fees, eBay's chief executive said on Wednesday.
Staff Writers Oct 21 2005, 2:16PM Mobility
EBay stops bird flu drug auction

EBay stops bird flu drug auction

Internet auction site eBay pulled the sale of Roche Holding AG's flu drug Tamiflu from its website on Tuesday.
Staff Writers Oct 19 2005, 11:30AM Software
EBay completes acquisition of Skype

EBay completes acquisition of Skype

EBay has completed its acquisition of internet-based telephone services firm Skype, paying US$2.5 billion plus up to US$1.4 billion in potential performance-based consideration.
Staff Writers Oct 17 2005, 10:00AM Collaboration
Ebay to pay from US$3.7bln-US$4.1bln to buy Skype

Ebay to pay from US$3.7bln-US$4.1bln to buy Skype

EBay plans to pay between US$3.7 billion and US$4.1 billion to acquire Skype, depending on how fast it meets three growth targets, the online auction leader said in a US regulatory filing on Thursday.
Eric Auchard Sep 16 2005, 3:00PM Collaboration
EBay paying up to US$4b for Skype

EBay paying up to US$4b for Skype

EBay has agreed to buy internet phone-calling phenomenon Skype for up to US$4.1 billion, tapping a hot source of growth and putting it into rising competition with rivals from Google to local phone company.
Eric Auchard Sep 13 2005, 9:00AM Collaboration
New online auction site aims at resellers

New online auction site aims at resellers

Online auction site OZtion has pitched its service to computer resellers, claiming that the eight-month-old site will save the channel money and marketing resources.
Fleur Doidge Aug 29 2005, 4:35PM Software
Man arrested for allegedly selling stolen goods on eBay

Man arrested for allegedly selling stolen goods on eBay

Police have arrested a man for allegedly selling stolen property on online marketplace eBay.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 2 2005, 12:00AM Software
eBay fraud hits Coffs Harbour

eBay fraud hits Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour detectives in northern New South Wales have begun investigating reports of four incidents where eBay buyers in Australia had not received goods purchased on the online auction site after paying for them.
Staff Writers Dec 30 2004, 12:00AM Security

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