Yahoo debuts beta of Instant Search

Net portal says it is trying to make its search results more relevant--and immediate--with this new tool.
Images: Yahoo's Instant Search game
September 15, 2005, 10:12 AM PDT

Start-up gives online shopping a makeover

Boston-area software start-up Allurent emerges from stealth mode, promising a better Web checkout experience.
September 9, 2005, 3:25 PM PDT

Google hires Net pioneer Vint Cerf

Cerf, a co-developer of the Internet's backbone protocols, will aid Google in building a network infrastructure for future Net applications.
September 8, 2005, 9:04 AM PDT

For victims, news about home can come online

As people search the Internet for information about a home feared destroyed, many are using Google Earth to scour satellite photos.
The New York Times
September 4, 2005, 9:45 PM PDT

Yahoo IM users get more than they bargained for

The "highly recommended" update to the free instant-messaging program also alters users' home page and auto-search function.
September 1, 2005, 6:30 PM PDT

Google thinks I care about the Orioles

reporter's notebook Google Desktop 2 is trying to get to know me, but it still brings me chocolate when I really want roses.
September 1, 2005, 4:00 AM PDT

MSN buys into Net-calling future

update Microsoft announces the buyout of VoIP start-up, aiming to replicate Skype's service inside its IM client.
August 30, 2005, 5:30 PM PDT

Opera celebrates 10th birthday

The company is temporarily offering the paid version of its browser for free, as part of its anniversary celebration.
August 30, 2005, 2:22 PM PDT

Study: Teachers coming to terms with computers

High tech is making its presence felt in schools, but it's weighted toward taking attendance.
August 29, 2005, 10:17 AM PDT

• This week in Google

   

• A TV anchor by evening, a blogger any time

   

• Google IM (almost) gets the message, users say

   

• Google unveils instant-messaging entry

   

• Google stays on its game

   

• Amazon A9 takes it to the streets

   

• HBO enlists Firefox for series promotion

   

• IBM helps Firefox reach disabled

   

• Imeem dials into social networking craze

   

• In Silicon Valley, debating the size of the Web

   

• Airlines create new ways to promote fares

   

• Yahoo extends phone calling via IM

   

• IPO banks on name as China search leader

   

• Corporate Mozilla gets thumbs-up from industry

   

• Yahoo tests blog search in Korea

   

• Mozilla Foundation makes commercial move

   

• Dogpile adds MSN search

   

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