Tagged: Personal & social Search

Google gets Siri-ous about virtual assistant
Google acquires Alfred app-maker Clever Sense, as rumours over Google's attempts to get Siri-ous about its own virtual assistant continue.

Google starts graphing
The search seraph has rolled out its newest feature to the heavyweight browser - graphing functionality.

Google tracks Santa's movements
The NORAD Santa tracker is once again up and running, this year his progress can be tracked on Google Maps, Google Earth and Google+.

Microsoft says Yahoo!
Microsoft is one of several other firms expected to make a bid for a minority stake in Yahoo.

Spotify attracts 2.5 million paying subscribers
Spotify's released staggering new subscription sign-up figures ahead of a hotly anticipated company announcement to be made next week.

Exfoliate your Facebook page
New app lets Facebook users delete old - and potentially off-colour - content permanently from their profile pages.

Google Music to download everything except Sony and Warner
Google is expected to launch its music download service this week, without the support of Sony and Warner.

Ultrabooks introduce 'tap-and-pay' online shopping
Intel Corporation and MasterCard are teaming up to advance both security and consumer experience with online payments.

"Sexy" scams attract men on Facebook
Men are more likely than women to fall for scams on social networking sites, particularly when confronted with sexy females, a new study reveals.

Google to make text jump off the page
Google grows tired of 2D web pages and acquires Apture to enhance user experience on Chrome.