Big tech news today as a co-founder of Yahoo jumps ship. Meanwhile, Wikipedia is fighting against SOPA by blacking out its site for 24 hours.

With the co-founder Jerry Yang leaving the board, it might free up the company to sell off assets and change its business model.

Many industry experts think Yahoo has lacked a clear focus in recent years. Will the departure of co-creator Jerry Yang help change that?

What kind of impact does the exit of founders — like Jerry Yang of Yahoo — have on a company?

The man known as "Chief Yahoo" announced today he is leaving the company he co-founded 17 years ago.

Hint: it stars Wilson's friend

Yahoo has a new CEO — Scott Thompson — current head of eBay's online payment system, PayPal. Thompson replaces Carol Bartz, who was fired from Yahoo in September.

Yahoo has named Scott Thompson, formerly of PayPal, as its new CEO. Will his skills transfer to the Internet giant?

Scott Thompson, former president of eBay's PayPal division, is charged with increasing the online company's advertising. His advertising background? None.

You will totally believe the names on this list!