Research reported by StatCounter says that Microsoft’s new Bing search engine has taken over Yahoo for the second place slot in search market share. Clearly, it’s getting a lot of attention since it just launched, so let’s keep this in context.
Craigslist Replaces MySpace As Top Search Term
When the going gets tough, it’s possible that the tough go to Craigslist. A fresh report from Hitwise indicates that searchers have become extremely interested in the site, actually putting it ahead of MySpace and establishing it as the top U.S. search term for the middle of March.
Verizon Replaces Fed Fee With House Money
Now that the Universal Service Fund has drawn to a close, Verizon Communications will impose a fee on new and existing digital subscriber line (DSL) customers.
Microsoft Replaces MSN with Windows Live
Microsoft is replacing MSN Search with a new search interface, Windows Live.
Google Snags A9 Chief, Amazon Replaces Him with Intel VP
Google has added another search engineering superstar to its talent roster snagging Udi Manber, the suddenly former CEO of Amazon’s search engine A9.com.
Yahoo Replaces Googleplex With Fish Store
It’s not all algorithms and Ajax in the search engine business; Yahoo’s map team found some time to playfully poke Google while building the latest beta of Yahoo Maps.
Boeing Replaces Stonecipher With GE, 3M Man
To replace Harry Stonecipher, who recently resigned after having an affair with a female executive, Boeing has elected former GE aircraft unit head, W. James McNerney, Jr.
Staples Replaces Board Chairman
Staples announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Sargent, 49, has been elected chairman of the company’s board of directors.
HP Replaces CEO
Carleton S. Fiorina has stepped down as chairman and CEO of Hewlett Packard, effective immediately.
Krispy Kreme Replaces CEO
Krispy Kreme has named Stephen F. Cooper to replace CEO Scott A. Livengood, who has retired, but will become a consultant to the company on an interim basis.