Why Do We Believe Impossible Things?
Even false beliefs can serve a useful purpose, a British scientist says.

Google Backs Cheap Web Access for Africa
With HSBC, Google will bring high-speed Internet to 3 billion people in Africa.

Making Money From Social Ties
Despite their popularity, social networks are still struggling to turn a profit.

Sector Snap: Internet stocks slide with market (AP)
AP - Shares of major Web companies dropped sharply Monday amid a massive market sell-off that sent the Dow skidding below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Google Won't Delay Yahoo Deal Any Longer
Even if antitrust regulators need more time to review, Google will press on.

SAP says business turmoil hurting its revenue (AP)
AP - Shares of SAP AG plunged Monday after the business software maker said it saw a sudden drop in business at the end of September as global financial turmoil escalated.