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Google’s new search update “Caffeine” changes both look and feel
Google has unveiled a new architecture for the company’s web search, which it says will improve speed, accuracy and comprehensiveness. The project, called Caffeine, has been worked on secretly by… Read more »
Microsoft defends Internet Explorer 6, says it’s all about “user choice”
There’s been increasing pressure from frustrated web developers to get users off Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 6 web browser, which they say is an increasing pain to support. Last week, for… Read more »
11 things an angel investor will never say
(Editor’s note: Dharmesh Shah is a serial software entrepreneur and angel investor.) As a tribute to the very funny VC Non-Admissions and the follow-up Founder Non-Admissions, I offer to you my own take on… Read more »
Facebook slims down, tests a “Lite” version with easier sharing
Facebook is testing out a pared-down “Lite” version in an aggressive move to attract more content-sharing. It comes a day after the company launched a real-time search and bought FriendFeed… Read more »
Roundup: Summer is hot for gaming, Google plays jedi mind tricks with ads, Xbox keeps Netflix to itself and more
Here’s the latest action: June sizzled for video game sales — According to Nielsen data, June was a banner month for the video game industry, with total console usage spiking… Read more »
Yes, really: Judge orders Microsoft to stop selling Word
A U.S. District Court judge in Texas has ordered the software giant to stop selling the latest version of its Word software. And yes, that’s the same Word that’s part… Read more »
Microsoft probably bringing Office 2010 to Nokia phones
It’s looking increasingly likely that Microsoft and Nokia are about to announce a native version of Office 2010, the latest version of Microsoft’s ubiquitous productivity software, on Nokia smartphones. In… Read more »
Photo: The Social Media Book Bubble
I shot the photo above last weekend at my local bookstore. Barnes and Noble is featuring a special table of titles devoted to social media. When I first spotted the table… Read more »
Friendfeed Should Become Facebook Labs
The big news today is that Facebook acquired Friendfeed. There's a lot of nuances to this story - and people will likely talk a ton about what it means for… Read more »
Advertising: Embedded Video Previews in Google Adwords
I imagine this isn't new, but I found it interesting nonetheless. I am a football fan and had heard about Terrell Owens' new show on VH1. When I Googled it… Read more »