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Google Instant Preview

Nov 10, 2010
If it's a day ending in "y", then Google must be rolling out a new search feature. This one is called Instant Preview and the way it works is when...

Websites ditch cookies

Nov 9, 2010
The Wall Street Journal reports on the move of major websites to get rid of technologies that track users, like cookies. MSNBC, The Huffington Post...

Google gives free Wi-Fi on some flights

Nov 8, 2010
If you're flying on Air Tran, Delta, or Virgin America this holiday season, we have some good news and some bad news. Good news: free Wi-Fi,...

Rockmelt browser launches in limited beta

Nov 8, 2010
If you've been feeling like Chrome or IE or Firefox just weren't social enough, there's a product for you. Weirdo. ...

Nicaragua invades Costa Rica after error on Google Maps

Nov 5, 2010
Apparently the way Google Maps draws one particular section of the border between the two countries is off by about 3000 meters, showing it to be...

Hulu Plus is open to everyone

Nov 4, 2010
Well, at least everyone willing to spend ten bucks a month to watch Hulu Plus. You used to need an invitation, you don't anymore. It's like regular...

Google to pay huge settlement, you to not get any

Nov 3, 2010
When Google launched Google Buzz there were some glaring privacy holes in it. They were trying to set up the next big social network and so...

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Facebook wants to eat Foursquare

Nov 3, 2010
Count me as one of the many people who think that the only significant thing announced at today's Facebook event was the Deals program. It provide...

Big time Googler leaves for Facebook

Nov 1, 2010
Back when the ill-fated Google Wave was launched, one of the stars of the video announcement was Wave's developer Lars Rasmussen. He was a big deal...

New search engine with terrible name debuts

Nov 1, 2010
Blekko is not trying to position itself as a Google killer but it is of interest to someone who wants to put a little more thought into what they...