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Microsoft's big bid for Yahoo

August 29, 2008 11:05 AM PDT

What Yahoo has, Microsoft wants, but Yahoo continues to play hard to get. The two companies still face a formidable foe in Google--and many questions about what they'll do next. Tune in here for the latest.

Week in review: Microhoogle intrigue

July 4, 2008 11:07 AM PDT

Microsoft, Yahoo, and Google are facing probes, proxies, and accusations of backroom politicking as their various attempts to link up come under scrutiny. Also: searching for content within Flash is becoming easier.

Police Blotter: Murderer nabbed via tracking, Web search

March 20, 2008 12:44 PM PDT

Husband's death is discovered through a vehicle-tracking device and a search for "decomposition of a body in water."

Lending companies reduce online advertising

February 27, 2008 9:06 AM PST

After January's massive interest rate cut, marketing departments are pulling back on search engine advertising campaigns.

Is mobile really a sure thing for Google?

February 8, 2008 1:23 PM PST

Adapting Google's successful Web offerings for use on cell phones is an important work in progress--and unlikely to be easy.

Microsoft-Yahoo the mother of all clusterbombs

February 1, 2008 3:33 PM PST

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.

Chart: A Microsoft-Yahoo combo by the numbers

May 2, 2008 2:18 PM PDT

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

February 1, 2008 7:50 AM PST

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.

From the Googleplex to the wine bar

January 23, 2008 11:49 AM PST

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.

Life after Google, with millions

January 23, 2008 8:20 AM PST

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.

Wikia Search finds few fans in early going

January 8, 2008 7:23 AM PST

Alpha version of community-driven Wikia search engine has received mostly negative online commentary since its launch this week.

Google applies for image text patent

January 7, 2008 9:03 AM PST

Search giant filed a patent application last year for extracting and using text that can be seen in image and video files.

Wikia Search to offer first peek next week

January 2, 2008 8:44 AM PST

A public alpha of the community-driven, open-source search tool is set to launch Monday.

Year in review: Google gets even more ambitious

August 12, 2008 12:46 PM PDT

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.

Google calls for users to report malicious sites

December 4, 2007 9:08 AM PST

The search giant is asking people to fill in an online form reporting malicious sites that are not already flagged.

Google Custom Search goes global

June 2, 2008 5:00 PM PDT

Previously available only in the U.S., Google's customizable hosted service is now available to companies in the U.K. and beyond.

Week in review: Spotlight on search companies

November 9, 2007 10:00 AM PST

Google unveils a platform to run mobile phones, while Washington's tongue-lashing of Yahoo eclipses Alibaba's IPO.

Microsoft giving away business search tools

November 6, 2007 1:19 PM PST

Software maker slims down SharePoint into a free server-based program for managing corporate search, aiming to take on Google and start-ups.

Google sends Android to conquer mobile world

December 20, 2007 12:33 PM PST

Analysts expect Google to launch a Google phone now that it has an alliance of supporters behind its Android mobile platform.

In search of the Google phone

December 20, 2007 12:36 PM PST

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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