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Google’s goo.gl URL Shortener Used for ‘Drive-by’ Malware Attacks

A new malware attack is luring victims by using web-based exploits to perform a 'drive-by' malware download under the guise of an electronic money transfer. Attackers make use…

By Shaun Nichols · 07 Dec 2011

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Goodbye, Associated Content. Hello, Yahoo Voices.

Yahoo is rebranding Associated Content – the article creation and distribution site – as Yahoo Voice. The transition to a new name…

By Rob D Young · 06 Dec 2011

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iPhone Tops Web and Mobile Searches on Yahoo in 2011

Yahoo has released their top searches lists for the 10th year running. From Apple’s iPhone to “American Idol” to Tiger Mom, find…

By Miranda Miller · 06 Dec 2011

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Yahoo Study Seeks Algorithmic Answer to ‘Six Degrees of Separation’

Yahoo researchers, in collaboration with members of the Facebook Data Team, are again challenging Stanley Milgram’s “six degrees of separation” theory, in…

By Miranda Miller · 06 Dec 2011

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Bing Voice Search Debuts on Kinect for Xbox 360

Microsoft has announced Bing on Xbox, a new way to search your TV's guide for shows and movies, spanning broadcast TV, movie…

By Thom Craver · 06 Dec 2011

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Win a Free Trip to SES New York 2012

Submit a short video before Dec. 23 with your idea for a new conference session and you could win roundtrip airfare, hotel…

By Greg Jarboe · 06 Dec 2011

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European Commission Readies 400+ Page Document on Google’s Abuse of Dominance

The European Commission will issue a 400-page document early next year, outlining several of its concerns with Google's alleged anti-competitive search practices,…

By Dan Worth · 06 Dec 2011

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Google & NORAD Track Santa; Bing Unveils ‘Magical’ Holiday Calendar

Bing and Google are both participating in holiday-oriented activities: Google is helping to track Santa yet again with the help of NORAD,…

By Rob D Young · 05 Dec 2011

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Ask’s Top Question in 2011: Was Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Fake?

Ask.com has released the top questions asked by their users throughout 2011, highlighting the top celebrity, news, and political searches. Ask.com also…

By Miranda Miller · 05 Dec 2011

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Google Secures Admeld Purchase

Following a five-month antitrust review, the U.S. Department of Justice has given Google approval to acquire AdMeld for $400 million. Google will…

By Kyle Krenbrink · 05 Dec 2011

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Google Flight Information Gains Prominence in Search Results

Flight Search is now integrated in flight-related query results on Google.com. Appearing between the paid search box and organic results, the Flight…

By Miranda Miller · 05 Dec 2011

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Browser Wars: How Chrome Overtook Firefox for the First Time

The masses seem to be abandoning Internet Explorer in favor of alternatives. The sinking ship used to be sole property of Microsoft…

By Garry Przyklenk · 05 Dec 2011

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Google Expected to Deliver Amazon Prime Competitor

Google is looking to create a service that lets consumers shop for goods online and receive their orders within a day for…

By Frank Watson · 05 Dec 2011

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Feds Grabbed 130+ Domains Prior To Cyber Monday

Immigration and Customs Enforcement grabbed more than 130 sites this year, including counterfeit clothing sites and those that charged directly for services.…

By Frank Watson · 02 Dec 2011

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AOL Hottest Searches of 2011: Charlie Sheen, Casey Anthony & Harry Potter

AOL’s 2011 Hot Searches lists offer a broad view of the people, places, and topics that captured the attention of readers in…

By Miranda Miller · 02 Dec 2011

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Google AdWords Keyword Tool Searches Showing Zero Results

Google's AdWords Keyword Tool has been experiencing some substantial, ongoing issues over the past week. Complaints have arisen from marketers using the…

By Kyle Krenbrink · 02 Dec 2011

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Yandex Teams With Seznam on Video Search Results, Now Reports Malware

Yandex announced a partnership with Seznam. Yandex developed a video search service that will be provided on the Czech search engine. Also,…

By Thom Craver · 02 Dec 2011

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Google Gets Authority Evaluation Patent Criticizing Amazon, Slashdot

In a patent awarded this week, Google used the review/comments systems used by Amazon and Slashdot to support their method and gain…

By Frank Watson · 02 Dec 2011

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Lieberman Requests Redundant Google Censorship on Blogger

Senator Joe Lieberman has contacted Google to demand a content pull-down from Blogger, additional content guidelines, and a flagging system. Lieberman's request…

By Rob D Young · 01 Dec 2011

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YaCy Introduces Peer-to-Peer Search Engine

YaCy, a German search company brought into being by the Free Software Foundation of Europe (FSFE) has released a peer-to-peer search that…

By Rob D Young · 01 Dec 2011

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Where to Land the Best Paying SEO Jobs [Infographic]

New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are the best places to find SEO jobs in the top 20 U.S. markets. Also:…

By Miranda Miller · 01 Dec 2011

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Judge Orders ALL Search Engines, Social Networks to De-index Seized Websites

A Nevada District Court case has ruled in favor of Chanel, allowing the company to take down over 800 domain names that…

By Rob D Young · 01 Dec 2011

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Ouch! Microsoft’s Latest Bid for Yahoo Half of 2008 Offer

The Silver Lake consortium - which includes Microsoft - has offered $16.60 per share for a minority stake in Yahoo, much lower…

By Frank Watson · 01 Dec 2011

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Cyber Monday 2011 Marks Biggest U.S. Online Spending Day in History

Cyber Monday 2011 online spending in the U.S. topped $1.25 billion, walloping Cyber Monday 2010 by up to 33 percent, according to…

By Miranda Miller · 30 Nov 2011

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Top Bing Searches in 2011: Bieber, Kardashian & Royal Wedding

Maria Sharapova, the iPhone 5, the Casey Anthony trial, Rebecca Black, and bankruptcy are also among Bing's list of top searches for…

By Miranda Miller · 30 Nov 2011

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