News tagged with search software

Bing to duel Google with Facebook-friendly format

Microsoft's Bing search engine is heading in a new direction as it drills deeper into Facebook's social network and Twitter's messaging service to showcase information unlikely to be found on Google.

Technology / Internet

created May 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Oracle, Google gird for trial on Android dispute

Oracle and Google are digging in their heels as they prepare for an upcoming trial.

Technology / Business

created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Microsoft eclipses Yahoo in US search for 1st time

Microsoft Corp. has finally reached a long-sought and expensive goal - its Bing search engine now ranks second behind Google in the Internet's most lucrative market.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Google remains default search engine at Firefox

Mozilla on Tuesday said that it has renewed a deal making Google the default search engine in the nonprofit organization's open-source Firefox Web browsing software.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researcher finds snooping smartphone software

A smartphone security researcher is shining light on a hidden program that tracks activity on Android, BlackBerry and Nokia handsets.

Technology / Software

created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (16) | comments 6

Google search detects infected computers

Google on Tuesday began warning some users of its popular Internet search service that their computers may be infected with a virus.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 4

Photos from stolen laptop lead to man's arrest

(AP) -- When he couldn't get help from police, Joshua Kaufman went online and used Twitter and a blog to help track down his stolen laptop.

Technology / Other

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hackers aim ruse at Apple computer users

Hackers are out to trick Apple computer users into infecting Macintosh machines with malicious code pretending to be legitimate security software.

Technology / Internet

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Report: Microsoft near deal to buy Skype

Microsoft Corp. is nearing a deal to buy the popular Internet telephone service Skype in what could be the biggest deal in the software maker's 36-year history, according to a published report.

Technology / Business

created May 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Google hones search edge to stay sharp

The head of Google's search evaluation team shakes his head dismissively at the idea of anyone thinking the firm's winning Internet-sifting formula is completed. Far from it.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 14, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Google gives itself a jolt of 'Caffeine'

Google is getting faster and more comprehensive with a new Web indexing system called "Caffeine."

Technology / Internet

created Jun 09, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 2

Re-learning how to help professionals share their practice

(PhysOrg.com) -- Online tools developed in Europe have created completely new approaches in pedagogy -- the science of education.

Technology / Software

created May 14, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Visualization of geographic patterns may predict spread of disease

Disease statistics buried within patient records or detailed in newspaper clippings can be sorted and organized to depict geographic patterns, allowing the discovery of trends that were previously overlooked, according to ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Apr 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Google opens Web store for business applications

(AP) -- Google Inc. will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the Internet.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 10, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft rolls out new MSN site design

(AP) -- Microsoft is rolling out the new design for its MSN Web portal in the U.S.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 09, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0