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How to enable a new search UI for Windows 10 in build 17040
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Microsoft is working on a new, dedicated search UI that's separate from Cortana in the latest insider builds of Windows 10.
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Show me the money!
Here's why Microsoft is paying me (and will pay you) to use Bing!
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Microsoft is willing to pay you to use Bing. I've been cashing in for years. What are you waiting for?
Knowledge is Power
WolframAlpha is a must-have for those returning to school
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WolframAlpha is a powerful tool for everything from calculating mathematics and chemistry problems to searching for facts and statistics.
King of search
Android's voice search beats iPhone and Window Phone
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Over the course of 3086 queries made by digital marketing consulting firm Stone Temple, Android's voice-activated search through Google Now returned 1795 results enhanced with custom content, while Siri on the iPhone served up 908 knowledge panels, and Windows Phone's Cortana gave 630. Knowledge panels are custom-built to answer specific types of questions, and do more than just shoot...
Bing now includes tweets and celebrity Twitter handles in search results (US)
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As part of their previously announced partnership with Twitter, Microsoft has now added a new feature to its Bing search service that will allow at least some of its users to search directly for tweets and also celebrity Twitter handles. The new feature, which appears to be restricted to just the U.S. for the time being, allows people to search for a Twitter hashtag in the search box...
Master Bing and the Internet with this guide to search engine operators
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Shuffling through the World Wide Web to find what you need can be a daunting process. Whether it's from your Windows Phone or Windows 8 computer. Luckily, thanks to search engines like Microsoft’s Bing – you can find what you need and quickly. The problem is that if you are used to typing in simple queries like “How can I obtain Rich’s awesome accent?” you are still faced with hundreds...
Top 7 Bing features that we can’t do without
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All of us here at Windows Phone Central use Bing for our day-to-day searches, and we are positive that most of our readers do also. For those of you who have installed the Google Search app onto your Windows Phone or Windows 8 machine, we will try not to judge you. Despite your choice of search engine, we reached out to the community to find out what your favorite Bing features are, and...
Justdial brings local discovery to Windows Phone users in India
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Justdial is a leading Indian local search service available over the phone, Web, mobile, and SMS. After being available on Android on iOS for long, the app is now available for Windows Phone 8 devices as well. The Justdial app works as a one stop solution for all your search queries about movies in your area, restaurant next door, or the ATM or petrol pump near you. The app gives you...
You might love Bing and not even know it - a look behind the scenes
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The search engine that was first launched five years ago by Microsoft in 2009 as a competitor to the giant multinational corporation, Google, now has a global markets share of 5.62% across desktops and 2.64% across mobile devices. Bing is currently ranked as the world’s third most popular search engine and sits behind Yahoo’s 8.22% and Google’s massive 83.04% desktop search engine...
Bing teams up with Robocop – showcases the future of search
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When Robocop hits the streets, he uses his weaponry and might to bring uncompromising justice to the people; among those weapons is Microsoft’s search engine, Bing. In a fictional world where crime is out of control, Sony Pictures reached out to the Bing team and asked them to come up with a concept for search in the “not-too-distant future” and, needless to say, they delivered....
Microsoft Bing cozies up to Bitcoin – offers live conversion via Coinbase
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For the past few years, Microsoft’s Bing search engine has offered up the ability to convert multiple currencies. For example, simply head over to the site and enter “1 USD to Rupees” to learn that 1 US Dollar is equal to 62.03 Indian Rupees. Now, the Redmond based company has added the digital currency, Bitcoin, to its arsenal of knowledge. Moreover, for all of you who are wondering,...
Bing gets even smarter – integrates TED talks and more into search results
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Bing may not be in the running to overtake Google any time soon, but the service’s attention to detail and focus on brining third party data into the mix can surpass the Mountain View team any day. Today, Bing has introduced integrated TED presentations, famous speeches, and more to their Snapshot pane. When you browse Bing for a person or topic of mass interest – a pane on the right...
Easily search through music videos and discover more classics in the latest Bing update
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Microsoft has released a rather major upgrade to the Bing search engine. The company details a new way to explore, discover and browse music videos with a new experience. Whether you're seeking videos of favourited songs or looking to see what else is out there to discover, it's a pretty sure bet you'll find something on Bing. That's the claim, but is it worth using? In short: yes. It...
Microsoft launches new Bing alongside the release of Windows 8.1
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Microsoft previously revealed to the world exactly how it's looking to evolve its Bing search engine and integrate the service into the "one" company vision. As well as a brand new logo (which looks more modern and fits in with what we've seen happen to the rebranding of Office, Windows, Windows Phone and other products), the web service itself has been completely revamped. We'll not...
Microsoft loves the United Kingdom and Canada – launches “Bing Places” to help local businesses
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Microsoft has always been ready to help small businesses whether it be through their BizSpark program for entrepreneurs or through Bing Places for locals. The Bing Places for business service allows local business owners to efficiently create an online presence and “stand out from the competition” in Bing. Bing Place launched in the United States and allowed users to list their...
A search on Nokia's website seemingly confirms '2520' for their upcoming tablet
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File this one under mildly interesting, but if you head to Nokia’s website and type in ‘2520’ the results reveal a new FAQ section entitled ‘What is a tablet?’. Clicking the link though doesn’t reveal much except a generic placeholder quote stating “The tablet lets you access internet, see movies and listen to music.” Of course, Nokia has had a tablet-like device in the past, namely the...
Is Microsoft’s “Bing It On” campaign a sham? The evidence doesn't look good.
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UPDATE: Please see our interview with Bing scientist, Matt Wallaert, here. Recently, a law professor from Yale claimed that Microsoft’s famous “Bing It On” campaign is no more than a collection of lies. Ian Ayres, stated in Freakonomics that the company’s Bing ads are misleading and deceptive. To prove his point, Ayres set out on a “Bing It On” challenge using Amazon’s Mechanical Turk...
Bing Partners with Local.com - shows what stores around you have what you are searching for
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On September 5th, Microsoft’s Bing search division partnered with product search company Local.com to deliver a more immersive experience for its users. Now when searching for goods and products, Bing will be able to tell you what local stores have that item in stock. Local’s Kirllion shopping data platform provides information from stores including retail locations, brands, categories...
What does the internet think of 'Windows Phone'? The results may surprise you
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When it comes to the brand ‘Windows Phone’ everyone has an opinion and everybody is also a self-appointed expert on marketing. Even here at Windows Phone Central, a lot of comments lean towards the idea that Microsoft's brand is baggage, a discussion that is amplified with the proposed purchase of Nokia and the future of the Lumia trademark. The reason for then negative perception most...
If you search for child abuse on Bing - Microsoft will know
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Microsoft’s Bing search engine has become the first in the world to introduce pop-up notifications for those who decide to seek out child abuse content including child pornography. The system will be launching in the United Kingdom first. The new system will first notify users that they are searching for illegal content and offer details on available counseling services. Yahoo, which...