Google Obtains Similarity Engine Patent

This week, Google was awarded a patent for technology designed to address duplicate content issues throughout the index. The patent, originally filed in December of 2001, is entitled "Methods and Apparatus for Estimating Similarity."

Can Newspapers Survive the Web?

You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows and you sure don't have to count circulation figures and ad pages to know that internet has been a disasterous paradigm buster for newspapers in particular and print journalism in general.

Local Blogs Aggregate

There seem to be countless numbers of local blogs around the country covering local news and events. The one down fall is that there has not been a place to see all the local blogs in one place until now. Lisa Williams a local news blogger from Watertown, MA realized the problem and did something about it.

Record Labels Soften Stance on Podcasting

When Podcasting burst onto the scene in 2004, the music industry hardly embraced the format with open arms. Sony BMG, however, has decided to cross the invisible line of demarcation and license its content for podcasting purposes.

How Strong Is Google's Hold?

When you think of searching the Internet, more than likely, the first thing that comes to mind is Google. The familiarity and catchiness of the name alone goes a long way towards securing our loyalty, something Google is undoubtedly aware of. However, is Google’s grip strong enough to declare them the winner of the search […]