Google, DISH Network in Set-top Tests (PC Magazine)
March 9, 2010PC Magazine - Google appears to be testing at least search functionality on a set-top box designed by DISH Network, according to a report.
Google Testing Personalized Search for TV Programs (NewsFactor)
March 9, 2010NewsFactor - As Internet and television continue to converge, Google is actively testing a new television-programming search service with Dish Network, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The service reportedly runs on TV set-top boxes that host Google software and enable viewers to find shows on Dish and video on web sites like YouTube. The Journal cited people familiar with the matter who said the service will allow viewers to personalize a lineup of shows.
Microsoft rolls out new MSN site design (AP)
March 9, 2010AP - Microsoft is rolling out the new design for its MSN Web portal in the U.S.
Google testing TV search service with Dish Network: WSJ (AFP)
March 8, 2010
AFP - Internet giant Google is testing a new television programming search service with Dish Network Corp., The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Yahoo shares climb after JMP upgrade (AP)
March 8, 2010AP - Shares of Yahoo Inc. climbed Monday as a JMP Securities analyst upgraded the Internet company, citing a potential a boost from its search deal with Microsoft Corp.
Google, Dish testing new TV search service: report (Reuters)
March 8, 2010Reuters - Google Inc and No. 2 U.S. satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp are jointly testing a television programing search service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
China to punish hackers, says no Google complaint (Reuters)
March 7, 2010Reuters - China has pledged to punish hackers who attacked Google if there is evidence to prove it, but said it has yet to receive any complaint from the world's top search engine.
China says no request yet from Google for talks (AFP)
March 6, 2010
AFP - China said Saturday it had not received any request for talks from Google, as the Internet giant insists it remains firm in its plan to end censorship on search results in the communist state.
Microsoft Plans to Climb in Social, Search (PC Magazine)
March 6, 2010PC Magazine - Microsoft views its search battle against Google with a degree of realism and will use its recently approved deal with Yahoo to go after Google at a gradual pace, chief executive Steve Ballmer said earlier this week. That will not likely be accomplished, however, by acquiring social networks like Twitter or Facebook, he said.
Summary Box: Google dangles ultrafast broadband (AP)
March 6, 2010AP - SEARCH HERE!: Many cities are trying to get Google to install an experimental fiber-optic network in their towns to deliver Internet access that is 100 times faster than what most people get now. Google said several thousand people have nominated their communities.