Microsoft Bing launches their own version of social search
Microsoft has rolled out some major updates on their Bing search platform. They have integrated Facebook deeply with the overall search experience. You can basically ask questions about something you are searching right from Bing.com. Video: Bing Originals: Search goes…
Microsoft Bing launches a new search result page in USA
Microsoft seems to have rolled out a new search result page on their Bing platform in the US market. The options in the left column have been moved to the top. There is plenty of whitespace around the search results….
Google Maps gets an unofficial version for webOS users
Jan Herman has released a mapping app for the webOS users powered by Google APIs. The problem is that he has named this app Google Maps which is not going to make the search engine giant happy. We expect him…
Microsoft updates Translator app for Windows Phone devices
Microsoft has released a massively updated Translator app for Windows Phone devices. The app is powered by their Bing platform and it can now translated printed text. You just have to point the phone’s camera on some text and the…
Microsoft Bing Search API to become a paid service!
Microsoft has announced that they are going to start charging for their Bing Search API platform. The service is currently free which enable developers to use it in their own products. Microsoft said that they expect the prices to start…
Facebook might take over Bing operations from Microsoft?
Now this could be huge. Online sources are reporting that Microsoft might handover the operations of their Bing search engine to Facebook after they launch their IPO. In return, Microsoft could get additional shares in the company which is going…
Facebook using log-out landing page as a giant ad billboard
Facebook has started selling huge ads on the page that the user sees when he logs out from his account on the network. Microsoft is the first advertiser to use this service and they are promoting Bing through it. As…
Microsoft Bing launches Linked Pages to associate people with websites
Google offers a way to link your content with your profile on their search result pages. Microsoft Bing is now offering a similar feature but they are focusing on personal connections only. Microsoft has announced a new feature on Bing…
Microsoft msnNOW track hottest trends across multiple social platforms
Microsoft has launched a new section on their MSN portal. They call it msnNOW and it tracks the latest trends popular on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Bing and BreakingNews.com. The company added: We give you the inside scoop so you…
Microsoft to spread FUP about the Google privacy policy changes
Microsoft has said that they are all set to run a new marketing campaign targeting the recent privacy policy changes at Google. The company is going to use the punchline Putting People First. The campaign would highlight the privacy related…