The beta version of MSN’s competitor to Google’s Maps includes aerial photos and multiple searches.
Blinkx Launches RSS Feeds For Search Queries
Today, Blinkx debuted SmartFeed, the newest feature to their search service, which focuses more and more on the rich media aspect of search. Initially, blinkx launched with the intention of developing a strong presence in the desktop search field, which has since become watered down.
FeedBurner launches BuzzBoost
Feedburner have announced a few service that enables bloggers to cross promote their blogs (if they have more than one) using their new BuzzBoost system.
Yahoo Launches HotJobs Job Engine
When it comes to covering the search engine industry, the press seems to begin and end with Google happenings, something this author is guilty of as well. However, it’s always nice to cover the happenings of Google’s competitors, provided they’ve done something to warrant said coverage.
Become.com Launches News Search
Keeping with up with the desires of the Internet audience is a very demanding order. Knowing what the viewing public desires and being able to provide it is key.
Vespa Launches Vespaway Customer Blog
Regular readers of my blog know that I am a big believer in empowering customer evangelists to act as a voice for your company.
MSN Search Launches Local & Maps
MSN Search has released its Local and Maps product, designed to compete with Google Local and Maps, and I for one am not impressed.
Google Launches Mobile Web Search For Multiple Languages
With the absolute explosion of mobile computing, including cellular phone use, the search industry has not been shy about its embrace of these users.
British Firm BT Group Launches Combined Mobile/Land Line
British telecom giant BT announced the world’s first venture into combining mobile and land line services into the new BT Fusion service. BT customers will be able to switch between their mobile and landed broadband lines as they come and go from their home or office.
Sony Ericsson Launches New Phones And Other Devices
Sony Ericsson rolled out a handful of new products including four new mobile phone models, a PC card, and other accessories. The company said it intends to increase its presence in the low and mid-segment market.