Podcast: HP's big buy

By CNET News.com Staff

Published: May 13, 2008 2:19 PM PDT

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Hewlett-Packard says it will acquire computer services firm EDS for $13.9 billion. HP says the move will help it compete with IBM for business customers. But HP faces serious challenges when it comes to integrating the two companies.

A group of Internet safety experts is launching a start-up to protect kids online. A new feature on Photobucket will allow colleagues, friends, and families to collaborate on photo and video collections. And Grand Theft Auto IV has overtaken the last Harry Potter book as the Guinness world record holder for best one-day and one-week sales in the entertainment industry.

Hear about those stories and more on the CNET News.com daily podcast for Tuesday.

Today's stories:

HP to acquire EDS for $13.9 billion

Can start-up Wired Trust build a Web 2.0 safety net?

Q&A: A passion for protecting kids

Hello, lover: HBO-iTunes hookup is official

Photobucket to launch group albums

'Grand Theft Auto IV' nets Guinness record

'Gears of War 2' to headline Xbox showcase Tuesday

Fisker Auto plans second electric sedan, seeks funds

Fisker to counterfile against Tesla Motors

Apple to highlight iPhone platform development at WWDC

Mac Office sales soar on Apple's gains

Granny gamers have a ball with Wii bowling