AIM reversed its earlier claim that the $150,000 payment to a former 'Playboy' model was made for legitimate editorial reasons. But it's unclear what impact it will have on a possible impeachment.

Apple's plans for a digital magazine newsstand that charges one flat fee for access is a terrible idea.

Google's efforts to improve the user experience also can serve to reinforce personal prejudices and foregone conclusions. It's the modern-day equivalent of Plato's cave allegory.

Facebook redesigned its platform to make it more accessible to publishers and cut their development time by 75%.

The copyright directive, which awaits final approval by the European Parliament, may be well intended - but it will radically change how the internet works.

U.S. counterparts in Europe also have faced difficulty with ad-supported business models. News organizations are focused on lean, sustainable operations with diverse revenue sources.

Amazon's growing advertising business is the next great disruptor for publishers that must contend with another digital rival.

Publishers may get blocked if they aren't careful about what appears on their websites, such as unmoderated comments from users.

Madison Avenue forecasts ad spending will grow modestly next year. Publishers will be challenged to boost digital ad sales amid growing competition. The saving grace for many publishers will be mobile ad sales.

The decision is another sign that Facebook is fine-tuning the procedures for handling political content after years of withering criticism. But the company is likely to face more hostility when it starts picking which publishers can be considered legitimate.