YouTube has broadcast its first live event, an extravaganza which was part concert and part variety show and which drew comments from viewers ranging from "AWESOME!" to "train wreck." The popular video-sharing Internet site streamed a two-hour live broadcast at youtube.com/live featuring well- to lesser-known singers, dancers and video bloggers who became online celebrities through YouTube. [...]Read more

South Korean scientists have claimed to have developed an efficient "true blue" material that can accelerate the development of next-generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The development was announced by Pusan National University chemistry professor Jin Sung-Ho, who has led a joint state-funded project with Seoul National University engineers. [...]Read more

From electric cars to electronic trees on dashboards that sprout leaves when you drive in a more economical way, nothing is off limits for auto manufacturers seeking to show their green credentials. Although this week's Los Angeles Auto Show has taken place against the gloomy backdrop of an industry in crisis, the event has nevertheless allowed some manufacturers to proudly display their latest eco-friendly models. [...]Read more

Yahoo has sold European comparison shopping service Kelkoo to a British investment firm, Kelkoo founder and former chief executive Pierre Chappaz said Friday. Chappaz, in a posting on his blog at wikio.fr, published a memo to Kelkoo employees from a Yahoo Europe executive, Glen Drury, announcing the sale of Kelkoo to British private equity firm Jamplant Ltd. [...]Read more

Google has unveiled a new tool which allows users to customize search results and announced it is ending its virtual world experiment, Lively. Google, in a posting on its official blog on Thursday, said a new feature known as SearchWiki allows users to personalize search results by editing them according to their own preferences. [...]Read more