Happy Friday Everyone! Just in case you missed, this week marked some interesting headlines about Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and Sony. In addition, news about the return of a popular technology conference, another patent lawsuit filed and some great insight and trends on online consumer behavior. Have a great weekend!
Technology
InformationWeek – Comdex Returns As Virtual Event
ComputerWorld – HTC says it uses own technology, not Apple’s
CNN Technology – Sony to launch challengers to iPad, iPhone
Reuters – Google takes aim at Microsoft with DocVerse acquisition
eCommerce
MultiChannel Merchant – How Behavioral Targeting Impacts Cart Abandonment
BizReport – Study: 80 million consumers using CSEs
Internet Retailer – Amazon launches an invitation-only WebStore
DMNews – Retail partnerships lift travel rut
Search
WebProNews – Video: Yahoo Details Implementation of Search Deal
Search Engine Land – Yahoo Updates Desktop Search Marketing Tool
Google Mobile Blog – Search your Android phone with written gestures



