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Uber Buys Microsoft’s Mapping Tech to Lessen Reliance on Google Maps
Uber has purchased Bing mapping technology and absorbed 100 Bing Maps employees in an effort to build its own geo-location data. The…
Google Earth Turns Ten and Adds Two New Features
For its tenth birthday, Google Earth has added two new ways to explore the world: Voyager, which offers 3D city views, and…
Does Thumbtack + Google Ventures = Conflict of Interest?
Recently, Thumbtack.com was penalized by Google for violating Webmaster Guidelines. Was the penalty removed because of the site's involvement with Google Ventures?
Amazon Eyes Siri and Cortana as Alexa Opens Up to Developers
Amazon has introduced its own voice search function, Alexa, which will allow third-party developers build support for the system into their own…
AdWords Update Combats “Fat Finger Syndrome”
A new Google AdWords update will help advertisers to better differentiate purposeful from accidental ad taps.
Bing Video Search Gets a Streamlined Makeover
Bing has redesigned its video search layout to help users find results more quickly by enlarging thumbnails and improving related content suggestions.
Emojis Disappear From Google Search Results
Google seems to have made good on its promise to remove emojis from search results, since many emojis, including those from Expedia,…
Google to Drive Media Innovation with News Lab
The News Lab at Google will leverage the company’s technology and financial resources to drive innovation in the media industry.
‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Laws to Be Strictest in Russia
If the bill is passed, Russians won't even have to provide the links they want removed, putting the onus on search engines…
Google Trends Expands to Focus on Real-Time Data
The new Google Trends homepage displays a carousel of news items that are currently trending, allowing users to explore each on a…