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Google unveils synonym techNews Web giant Google has unveiled a new system that makes search understand synonyms more easily.
By Maggie Holland Published
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Microsoft cuts search data retention to six monthsNews Microsoft will delete IP addresses after six months, besting Google's nine month data retention policy.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Bing continues to make search inroadsNews The latest comScore figures show Google still has a near-two thirds majority of the US search market, but Bing has halved its deficit to Yahoo in second in just five months
By Martin James Published
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Google denies it has shut Chinese officesNews More rumours and speculation as Google and China enter the second week of their standoff.
By ITPro Published
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Year in Review: Tech mergers and acquisitions in 2009News We take a look back at the biggest deals in the tech industry throughout 2009.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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'Sex' makes list of top search terms for childrenNews The term is the ninth most searched term for children under seven, but doesn't make the top 20 for older teens.
By Stuart Turton Published
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Google counting down the seconds till the new yearNews Search engine Google's latest bit of fun tells you how many seconds are left in the noughties – if you're feeling lucky.
By Martin James Published
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Google Goggles offer search by sight for Android usersNews Google has upgraded mobile search with location, voice and sight tools.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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Google goes real-time with searchNews Google adds more social networking content to its searches.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Search giants unveil top terms of 2009News Michael Jackson's death led many to turn to their search engines for solace, according to Google's end of year search trends ranking.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Google to limit free news on publishers' behalfNews Free news content is taking another hit as Google agrees new article limitations with publishers.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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Google goes blue with new homepageNews A new version of the Google homepage has gone public after a website published a hack to use it.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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