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May 5, 2008

Daily SearchCast, April 30, 2008: Microsoft's Plan To Retain Yahoo Employees, Google StreetView Driving Directions

Microsoft sets aside $1.5 billion for retaining Microsoft employees, if they manage to get Yahoo. Google's PageRank update has people talking. Google adds street-level photography to driving directions. And more!

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Daily SearchCast, May 2: Google & Yahoo To Do Ad Deal? Indiana Jones Search From Microsoft & Google News Hits The iPhone

Yahoo may sign a deal with Google on ads. Microsoft unveils Indiana Jones Search. Google News comes to the iPhone. And More!

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Daily SearchCast, May 5: Microsoft Bails On Yahoo

Microsoft walks away from the proposed deal with Yahoo. Who was right? Who was wrong? What's next for Yahoo? What's next for Microsoft? Ranting, yelling, singing -- and more.

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May 7, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 6: Yahoo Largely Survives Microsoft Walkout; Google Loses PR Chief To Facebook

Yahoo plunges, uh, well drops 15% after Microsoft cans the deal -- far better than many were expecting.  Ranting, yelling, singing -- and more. Google loses its PR chief to Facebook. Will the Brits revolt over Google's new trademark policy? And more, in today's show.

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May 12, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 8, 2008: Microsoft Wants Facebook? Yahoo's "Glue" Blended Search Pages & More

Is Microsoft now interesting in buying Facebook? Live Search gets a new look. Yahoo tests blended search "glue" pages in India. The Internet Archive fends off the FBI and more.

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May 13, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 12, 2008: Powerset Understanding Engine Launches; Facebook Has No Search Partner & More

At long last, Powerset launches. A Google-killer? Nah, but interesting. Plus how Facebook could deliver search ads from someone other than Microsoft, if it wanted -- and Google Doodles from kids, now open to voting. Plus more.

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May 14, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 13, 2008: Google Brain Drain? Twitter Faster Than USGS? Auction Rant! Telescope Tears & More

Can Google keep its top talent? Did Twitter really beat the USGS with China earthquake news? A rant about what an "auction" really is. No tears, but Microsoft's Worldwide Telescope looks pretty cool. And more.

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May 15, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 14, 2008: Google Blurs Faces In StreetView; Icahn Wants Yahoo?

Google begins to blur faces in its StreetView photography. Will Carl Icahn go after Yahoo? Can anyone stop Google? And more.

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Daily SearchCast, May 15, 2008: Icahn Goes For Yahoo; Google Gets High; Ask.com Lives! (UPDATED WITH CORRECT FILE)

Carl Icahn makes his move on Yahoo. Google hits a new popularity high. Ask says they ain't dead! Plus more! PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Daily SearchCast next returns on Thursday, May 22.

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May 23, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 22, 2008: Live Search Tries Cashback To Tempt Searchers; Yahoo & Microsoft Talking Again, Plus More!

Live Search launches "Cashback," a way for searchers to earn money on purchases they make through the site. Will it be a game changer against Google? Yahoo and Microsoft are talking again -- this time, will a deal happen? Google keeps trouncing rivals in search share. Are fake stories for link bait a step too far? Plus more!

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May 28, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 27, 2008: Google Travel; Microsoft Bails On Book Search, Google Truthiness & More

Google's looking at travel for ads and searchers? Microsoft abanadons its book search product. Google hits new US marketshare highs. Is Google going to be the truth arbiter? Plus more!

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May 29, 2008

Daily SearchCast, May 28, 2008: Yet Another Clickfraud Lawsuit; Belgian Paper Seek $77 Million From Google

After winning two clickfraud lawsuits, a legal firm decides why not try two more? A look at Kevin Johnson, chief of Microsoft's search efforts. Those Belgian papers still want money from Google News. Plus more!

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