Wolfram Alpha: Google’s Replacement for Factual Questions?

Years ago when computers becoming apart of our life, people thought one day this electronic brain would be able answer almost anything asked to it. Computers  can do miracles, but never answer a factual question. Although the web seems like a sea of knowledge, it's the search engine that decides the access to knowledge. At present, Google is far ahead of the rest of the pack when it comes to searching keywords and phrases. But, what about the factual questions? There is an answer awaiting a release this May - Wolfram Alpha. This new engine has been designed by the creator of Mathematica(powerful software for mathematical investigation and visualization), Ed Tech's scientist Stephen Wolfarm. Full article (402 words) »

Microsoft Snatches Dell Deal from Google for Default Search Engines, At Last, At least Something!

So at last, however small it be, Microsoft tastes victory over Google in the internet market. Reportedly, they have become the default search engine on Dells entire range of computers. The three-year agreement, which kicks off in February, displaces an existing search deal that Google had with Dell.

Microsoft is hoping that the inclusion of Windows Live Search will give the software maker a foot-up in its battle to supplant Google as the number one used search engine in the world. Which is significantly smaller than what Google has at this moment.

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