Flickr considers removing opt out option from auto-tagging after user criticism

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 11:41

Many users also complain that Flickr's auto-tags simply aren't that accurate.

Yahoo, Simon Cowell team up for new music competition series

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 08:44

Internet giant Yahoo has teamed up with media mogul Simon Cowell for a new music competition series named "Ultimate DJ".

Yahoo unveils new online video series

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 13:17

US Internet giant Yahoo said on Tuesday it was expanding its online offerings, unveiling 18 new video series with which it hopes to attract a larger audience and advertisers.

Yahoo's revenue drops 4 percent, misses estimates

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 02:15

Yahoo Inc reported first-quarter revenue below analysts` estimates as the veteran internet company struggles to rev up its core online advertising business.

Now, Yahoo Mail's 'contact cards' get support for Twitter, LinkedIn

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 18:25

Yahoo Mail's smart "contact cards" now include support for Twitter and LinkedIn information and will allow users to see a contact's most recent tweets in addition to company, title, phone number and more, when they hover over a person's name in a message.

Microsoft, Yahoo update search agreement

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 22:42

Microsoft and Yahoo have updated their search partnership to allow more flexibility in searches and end Yahoo`s exclusive sales force role with advertisers.

Yahoo, Microsoft extend search partnership talks for 30 days

Last Updated: Saturday, March 28, 2015, 09:36

Yahoo Inc and Microsoft Corp agreed to extend by 30 days the deadline to re-negotiate a ten year search deal, as the two Internet companies attempt to revamp a thorny partnership crafted by former chief executives.

Yahoo to repurchase additional shares worth $2 bn

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 16:27

In 2013, the US-based company had announced a share repurchase programme worth USD 5 billion.

Yahoo to shut down operations in China; lay off around 200 employees

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 13:56

Internet giant Yahoo pulling the plug on its China office, as per media reports.

Yahoo to shut China office, to lay off over 200 jobs: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 13:46

Yahoo shut down its China email service in 2013. It was earlier embroiled in controversy when it handed authorities details of a Chinese journalist who was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Starboard urges Yahoo to buy back up to $4 bn of shares

Last Updated: Monday, March 9, 2015, 21:50

Yahoo Inc shareholder Starboard Value LP said the company`s spinoff of its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd was a "good first step" but it could do more, including a share buyback of up to $4 billion.

Yahoo woos outside developers in mobile push

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 10:45

Yahoo on Thursday hosted its first conference for mobile application makers, adopting a strategy used by rivals in a push to be at the heart of mobile Internet lifestyles.