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Top search innovations from Google [SLIDESHOW]
Google continues efforts to maintain high-quality search with revamped search formula. Slideshow recalls top search innovations in recent times:
Google targets content farms in search tune-up
Google Inc made substantial changes to its search engine in a direct attack on companies that churn out low-quality stories and videos.
Demand Media Shares Take Hit With Google Algorithm Change
Shares of Demand Media’s stock were down six percent amid news that Google has changed its algorithm to weed out low quality sites.
Google Reportedly Launching YouTube Movie Service in UK
Google is planning to launch an unlimited subscription of its YouTube movie service in UK, according to a report from NewYork Post.
LinkedIn access in China disrupted amid protest calls
Access to the professional networking site LinkedIn was disrupted in China on Thursday, following online calls on other sites for gatherings inspired by protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East.
Google's Gingerbread update stops syncing Facebook friends with address books
Google resumed its spat with Facebook over contacts list as in its recent Gingerbread update to its Nexus S phone; it has restricted Facebook users from syncing their Facebook friends list with contacts list stored in the phone.
Music-On-Demand Exec Blasts Apple Subscription Policy
Mog founder and CEO David Hyman says there are no positive to Apple's new subscription policy, other than the fact it spawned Google's version.
Egyptian father names daughter Facebook as a tribute
The family wants to express appreciation thus for the role of the social media site in Egypt’s struggle
Google Asks For Kids' Social Security Numbers, Gets Panned
In gathering parts of Social Security numbers from children for a contest, Google's data gathering has come under fire again.
China's Hudong seeks anti-monopoly probe against Baidu
Chinese encyclopedia website Hudong.com is alleging that Baidu Inc. is using its dominant position in the country's search engine market to negatively impact search results related to its competitors.
Google steps in with Person Finder to help New Zealand quake victims
Internet giant Google has stepped in to rescue New Zealand earthquake victims with its Person Finder service.
China Mobile and Xinhua launch Internet search engine
China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile operator, and state-run Xinhua News Agency have jointly launched an Internet search engine, the companies said on Tuesday.
Websites demand transparent Google penalty system
Only a few website owners are aware that obscure penalties applied by leading search engines cause unexplained falls in visitor traffic, according to a survey.
Motorola Xoom Available for Preorders at Best Buy for $800
Motorola's Xoom Tablets are available for pre-order at Best Buy for $800. Customers can place preorders now and can pick up the product on Feb.24 in Best Buy stores.
Russia’s Yandex to list on NASDAQ
Russia’s leading search engine Yandex is set to raise $1 billion through an initial public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Google Said to Kill Chrome's URL Bar
Google is said to be overhauling its Chrome browser that could see the axing of its URL bar and support for multiple user profiles.
Is a Cheaper iPhone a Good Bet for Apple?
Apple Inc. is expected to release a new cheaper version of the iPhone during 2011 to deal with growing smartphone competition.
Not Everyone Hates Apple’s New Subscription Service
While most are against Apple's new subscription policy, a few have spoken out in favor of it.
With Bing Toolbar, Microsoft Does What Google Won't
With upgrades to their respective search functionalities, Microsoft and Google are placing Facebook at the center of the search engine competition.
Winners at Mobile World Congress 2011 (AAPL, GOOG, RIMM)
Brokerage Jefferies & Co. said winners at MWC are Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM), Samsung, Apple Inc., and Google Inc.'s Android.
Google’s Art Project reveals never-before-seen secrets of art world (VIDEO)
Over 17 leading galleries and museums across the world have come together to be part of Internet giant Google Inc.'s latest online venture called Art Project.
Google Music Launching With Gingerbread: Motorola CEO
Comments from Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha suggest that Google may be on the verge of launching its competitor to iTunes.
Obama To Meet With Tech Execs
Reports have surfaced that President Barack Obama is meeting with several tech executives including Apple's Steve Jobs and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
IE9 Release Candidate Attracts 2 Mln Downloads
Microsoft said its release candidate (RC) of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) have hit 2 million downloads, just few days after its launch.
Google’s publisher-friendly One Pass vs. Apple’s customer-friendly subscription service
Google has announced its Google One Pass service, a flexible business model platform for publishers to take on Apple's recently launched subscription service for publishers.
U.S. yet to decide if Google should rule online travel
The approval for Google’s acquisition of ITA Software for $700 million is still pending from the U.S. Justice Department, as it is considering if the deal will give Google influence over the entire online flight industry.
Google, Rhapsody Show Apple App Store Subscription Backlash
A day after the App Store subscription service was announced, Google introduces One Pass while Rhapsody rips Apple.
Google woos publishers with One Pass payment service
Google Inc launched a service to make it easy for publishers to sell digital versions of newspapers and magazines, undercutting a similar plan launched by Apple Inc, as both tech titans battle to dominate smartphones and tablet computers.
Google starts One Pass digital subscription service
Google Inc launched a service to make it easy for publishers to sell digital versions of newspapers and magazines, undercutting a similar plan launched by Apple Inc, as both tech titans battle to dominate smartphones and tablet computers.
Google starts digital content subscription service
Google Inc launched a service to make it easy for publishers to sell digital versions of newspapers and magazines, undercutting a similar plan launched by Apple Inc as both tech titans battle to dominate smartphones and tablet computers.


