Google Makes Huge Comeback In 1Q

Google Inc.'s first-quarter financials bounced back considerably from a disappointing January 31st fourth-quarter report that sent stock prices into a tailspin. At the closing bell Thursday, Google reported a profit increase of 60 percent, returning to its usual flogging of analyst estimates.

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Microsoft Typo-Patrol May Prey On Google

Sites that pickup traffic from misspelled versions of well-known domain names frequently contain advertising served by Google AdSense and other products; Microsoft's latest feature in the Strider URL Tracer may make hunting them down an easier prospect for trademark holders.

Opera 9 Browser Enters Public Beta

The Oslo-based software company moved version 9 of its freely available browser into public beta after receiving feedback on its two prior technology preview releases of Opera 9.

Slow Down, Simplify

Microsoft's most recent updates apparently caused problems more than a few users: Microsoft Patch Snafu Grows, Users Seek Workaround.