From Google to Kaboodle

Windows Live Search Vanishes

The nifty Ajax-powered interface and options have vanished from Live.com, replaced with the simple look and feel of the older MSN Search page.

Net Neutrality Wins More Senators

The Net Neutrality movement is gaining support among U.S. senators. At the close of the August recess, the SaveTheInternet.com coalition added four previously uncommitted legislators to the cause.

Microsoft’s “Sina Steals” Post Explained

Microsoft's Garry Wiseman claimed yesterday that Sina, a Chinese classifieds site, "had not only lifted our previous user interface's look & feel, but also directly copied some of our graphics." Wiseman wasn't pleased, but he didn't say anything too nasty. Still, some moderately aggressive comments accumulated, and now Wiseman has updated the post.

Starbucks Freezes Internet Coupons

A small campaign aimed at bringing iced coffee drinkers to Starbucks in the afternoons and evenings backfired when their coupons quickly multiplied online.