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Kosmix - a search engine to keep your eye on
Californian start-up Kosmix receives a further investment of $20 million. Is it possible people might really start using Kosmix rather than Google?

Sit tight, the semantic web approaches
The Semantic Web not only isn't new in town, it's also much more than an emerging trend. In fact, Semantics is set to play a big role in the development of the Web 3.0 by integrating real world entities into the internet

Microsoft prepare for the online debut of Office
Microsoft is preparing to unveil online versions of its most popular programs including Excel and Word in 2009.

Google give clues to the future of search
In talk at Le Web conference in Paris, Google executive Marissa Mayer gave some answers about the way Google sees the future of organic search.

Google Zeitgeist - the spirit of 2008
Top search dog Google has published its eagerly awaited Zeitgeist - featuring lists of the most popular search terms of 2008 in a fascinating overview of what events and trends captivated the world over the last 12 months.

Google releases non-beta version of Chrome
Three months after it initial release, Google's Chrome has been made available for download without a beta label

Google rebuffs anti-net neutrality claims
Google hits out at the Wall Street Journal's claims that it is seeking preferential treatment from internet service providers.

Mahalo offers cash incentive for answers
Human-powered search engine Mahalo launches Q&A service that pays for your knowledge.

Yahoo! Strategy: Open For innovative business
Yahoo! reveals some very exciting changes well loved products as it pushes forward with Open Source plans

Music downloads have got the X Factor
This year's X Factor winning song becomes the fastest selling download single ever in Europe