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Microsoft's big bid for Yahoo
What Yahoo has, Microsoft wants. But talks break down, and the software giant says a proxy battle isn't worth it. Tune in here for the latest.
May 9, 2008 10:02 PM PDTA Google prototype for a precision image search
The company presented a new algorithm for blending image-recognition software methods with techniques for weighting and ranking images that look most similar.
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Police Blotter: Murderer nabbed via tracking, Web search
Husband's death is discovered through a vehicle-tracking device and a search for "decomposition of a body in water."
March 20, 2008 7:44 PM PDTLending companies reduce online advertising
After January's massive interest rate cut, marketing departments are pulling back on search engine advertising campaigns.
February 27, 2008 5:06 PM PSTIs mobile really a sure thing for Google?
Adapting Google's successful Web offerings for use on cell phones is an important work in progress--and unlikely to be easy.
February 8, 2008 9:23 PM PSTMicrosoft-Yahoo the mother of all clusterbombs
To pull this off, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer will need to throw one hell of a hail mary pass, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper.
February 1, 2008 11:33 PM PSTChart: A Microsoft-Yahoo combo by the numbers
What would Microsoft gain by swallowing Yahoo for a proposed $44.6 billion? CNET News.com contrasts combined stats with Google's.
At Yahoo, a need to hit refresh
The troubled Web giant used to be known for its innovative ways. To find a way to a brighter future, it could stand to take a look at its past.
February 1, 2008 3:50 PM PSTFrom the Googleplex to the wine bar
While some ex-Google employees are still grinding away as angel investors and entrepreneurs in the tech industry, it's occurred to some others that they're wealthy enough to do whatever they want.
January 23, 2008 7:49 PM PSTLife after Google, with millions
A horde of nouveau riche have moved on from the company, trading on Google credentials to reach new heights in tech or attempting to save the world.
January 23, 2008 4:20 PM PSTWikia Search finds few fans in early going
Alpha version of community-driven Wikia search engine has received mostly negative online commentary since its launch this week.
January 8, 2008 3:23 PM PSTGoogle applies for image text patent
Search giant filed a patent application last year for extracting and using text that can be seen in image and video files.
January 7, 2008 5:03 PM PSTWikia Search to offer first peek next week
A public alpha of the community-driven, open-source search tool is set to launch Monday.
January 2, 2008 4:44 PM PSTYear in review: Google gets even more ambitious
The search giant gets into the phone business, with an eye on prime wireless real estate, and works toward a takeover of ad specialist DoubleClick.
December 28, 2007 12:00 PM PSTGoogle calls for users to report malicious sites
The search giant is asking people to fill in an online form reporting malicious sites that are not already flagged.
December 4, 2007 5:08 PM PSTGoogle Custom Search goes global
Previously available only in the U.S., Google's customizable hosted service is now available to companies in the U.K. and beyond.
November 20, 2007 7:07 PM PSTWeek in review: Spotlight on search companies
Google unveils a platform to run mobile phones, while Washington's tongue-lashing of Yahoo eclipses Alibaba's IPO.
November 9, 2007 6:00 PM PSTMicrosoft giving away business search tools
Software maker slims down SharePoint into a free server-based program for managing corporate search, aiming to take on Google and start-ups.
November 6, 2007 9:19 PM PSTGoogle sends Android to conquer mobile world
Analysts expect Google to launch a Google phone now that it has an alliance of supporters behind its Android mobile platform.
December 20, 2007 8:33 PM PSTIn search of the Google phone
Experts see Google partnering with a handset maker for bundled software that will enable everything from IM and maps to monitoring blood pressure.
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