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Verizon picks Microsoft search over Google, Yahoo | Technology
NEW YORK/LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc has chosen Microsoft Corp to provide Internet search services for cell phones, in what is seen as a blow to rivals Google Inc and Yahoo Inc. Verizon Chief Executive Ivan Seidenberg said on Wednesday that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer would ...
Google: 1 Million Advertisers in 2007, More Now
bits.blogs.nytimes.com — A regulatory filing reveals that Google had 1 million advertisers a year ago. It could have 1.5... million now. (more) Google: 1 Million Advertisers in 2007, More Now
Verizon Wireless plans to support Kindle rivals | Technology
reuters.com — LAS VEGAS (Reuters) Verizon Wireless is poised to have rivals of Amazon's popular electronic Kindle reader use... its network to download material such as books and newspapers wirelessly, according to an executive for the wireless service provider. Tony ... (more) Verizon Wireless plans to support Kindle rivals | ...
Microsoft Releases Tag, Its Second iPhone Application
Microsoft Releases Tag, Its Second iPhone Application
techcrunch.com — At CES, Microsoft has introduced its second iPhone app after dipping its toe with the release of... Seadragon Mobile last month. The name of the application is Microsoft Tag , and it enables users to instantly access mobile content, videos, music, ... (more) Microsoft Releases Tag, Its Second iPhone Application
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Verizon Taps Microsoft For Mobile Search
WebProNews Feed — ... Google may have been better choice Verizon has tapped Microsoft to provide search services for its mobile phones. Verizon Chief Executive Ivan Seidenberg said on Wednesday that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer would formally announce the deal later today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Reuters reported. Verizon Taps Microsoft For Mobile Search In November The Wall Street Journal reported that sources familiar with deal said ...

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