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Bix.com Purchased By Yahoo
Yahoo has purchased Bix.com an online site devoted to allowing users to rate and share photos, video, singing, writing, dance, comedy and beauty. Users compete in contests for prizes ranging from cash to other corporate incentives.
Yahoo! Search Now With User Answers
Results generated from Yahoo's search engine now feature a more in-depth social component as part of the company's attempt to incorporate user-generated content via Yahoo! Answers.
Why Did Yahoo Buy Contest Site Bix?
I must admit to being a little perplexed as to why Yahoo decided it needed to acquire Bix, a company that provides online karaoke and contests.
Google Goes To The Pitts
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania isn't exactly a top destination for tech companies, but in spite (or because) of this fact, Google has built a new office there. It looks like it's going to be a pretty small operation - there are currently only about 30 Googlers working at the facility.
Music To Baidu’s Ears
Courts in Bejing ruled in favor of Baidu today in a lawsuit based on illegal MP3 downloading on the site.
