Google Tweaks Algorithm As Concern Over Bing Grows 397
SharkLaser writes "As Bing gets closer to capturing almost 33% of the market share in the U.S., Google has again made a large tweak to its algorithms to provide more up-to-the-minute search results. The change affects around 35% of queries and is intended to give users more recent news and stories. For breaking news stories the search engine will now weight more heavily the most recent coverage, and not just those sites that are linked the most, and for general terms the search engine values fresh content more than old. Google is hoping that these recent new changes will provide better search experience and stops users from switching over to Bing, which just recently launched its own GroupOn like site."
Bring back ability to use plus and quotes... (Score:5, Funny)
I think newer items is a great idea. Now, if the bring back the ability to use pluses and quotes to refine my search term, I might start using them again.
Re:Europe? (Score:0, Funny)
Things I've learned today: Europe has never heard of Microsoft and you speak for the entirety the Netherlands.
More eHOW!!! (Score:4, Funny)