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Google AdWords to Universally Apply Close Variant Keyword Matching
The change will apply to all exact and phrase match keywords and will help increase the likelihood users get the ads they…
Bing Search Gets Conversational
The search engine has added conversational understanding to its repertoire, meaning users can search for answers to related questions more easily.
Microsoft Tests Specialized Chips for Increased Search Speed
Microsoft developed a new board, "Catapult," that contains a reprogrammable chip aimed at solving the problem of slow search result loading.
New Settings Page Fits the Bill for DuckDuckGo
The search engine that says it doesn’t track its users has released an updated Settings page, adding options for Instant Answers and…
Perseid Meteor Shower Rains Down in Google Doodle
The Google Doodle for August 11 and 12 in many parts of the world highlights the annual August meteor shower NASA considers…
Baidu Hit With Lawsuit Over Gay Conversion Search Results
China's largest search engine is reportedly facing a lawsuit after it displayed results for a clinic falsely claiming it could make gay…
Google Tests “Listen Now” Ads for Music Searches
The ads appear in the Knowledge Graph for services like Google Play, Rhapsody, and Spotify. They are part of an effort that…
Bing Makes Technical Searches Easier
Bing says it has streamlined technical searches, including easier API and code search reference queries, as well as simpler access to information…
How to Solicit Feedback from Prospects and Customers
Businesses can inspire honest feedback from customers in part by giving their requests human touches and by explaining why the feedback is…
You Autocomplete Me: Should Google Monitor Suggestions?
A Hong Kong court found billionaire Albert Yeung has a right to go ahead with a defamation case against Google after a…