Microsoft’s Sad New Search Incentive

Months after starting a bribery promotion to get people to use its search engine, Microsoft is looking to lure users in with more shiny prizes. A newly launched program, SearchPerks, gives you frequent flyer-style points for every Live ... continue

Microsoft Confirms Powerset Acquisition

Microsoft's made it official: Powerset is now under its control. Word of the acquisition first surfaced last week. Today, Microsoft confirms the San Francisco natural language search company will become part of its "Search Relevance team." ... continue

Microsoft Nabs New Search Distribution Deal

Microsoft has signed a new deal with HP that it hopes will boost its search traffic. The software giant has secured rights to have Internet Explorer pre-installed with Live Search as the default option on all new HP ... continue

Microsoft Offering Money To Searchers

Microsoft is launching a new program that'll actually pay you to use its search site. "Microsoft Live Search Cash Back" will work with eBay and PayPal to offer users cash for searching for products on Microsoft Live, then ... continue