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A Web search engine is a tool designed to search for information on the World Wide Web. The search results are usually presented in a list and are commonly called hits. The information may consist of web pages, images, information and other types of files. Some search engines also mine data available in databases or open directories. Unlike Web directories, which are maintained by human editors, search engines operate algorithmically or are a mixture of algorithmic and human input.

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Google Chrome extensions to be officially released

Technology / Internet

Dec 07, 2009 | 4.1 / 5 (8) | 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Google is expected to release its Extensions Gallery for general users of the new Chrome browser this week, possibly at the Add-On Conference on browser extensions to be held on December 11, ...

Google said it will let publishers set a limit on the number of articles people can read for free

Google to let publishers limit free website access (Update)

Technology / Internet

Dec 02, 2009 | 3.2 / 5 (6) | 3

Google, under fire from Rupert Murdoch and some other newspaper owners, said it will let publishers set a limit on the number of articles people can read for free through its search engine.

Google has began weaving an automated language translation feature into its universal search service

Google adds translation to main search engine

Technology / Internet

Dec 04, 2009 | 4.3 / 5 (4) | 0

Google has began weaving an automated language translation feature into its universal search service.

Google said publishers could limit to five the number of articles people can access for free through Google

Google responds to newspaper critics

Technology / Internet

Dec 06, 2009 | 3.8 / 5 (4) | 9

Faced with a steady drumbeat of criticism from a shrinking newspaper industry, Google is out to prove that it is friend not foe.

Ecosia search engine fights climate change

Technology / Internet

Dec 04, 2009 | 2 / 5 (4) | 0

An Ecosia search engine launching Monday is counting on the world's fascination with the Internet to help save Brazilian rainforests and battle global warming.

Google search results to include 'real-time' data

Technology / Internet

Dec 07, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- Fresh information from blogs, news sites, Twitter and other popular hangouts will appear in Google's search results more quickly as the company aims to give people a more comprehensive look at what's ...

Web searches for religious topics on the rise

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

Dec 07, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 1

Religion is not just for churches, synagogues or mosques anymore -- it's a topic that is being actively searched for online, according to researchers at Penn State.

How fake sites trick search engines to hit the top

Technology / Internet

21 hours ago | 3 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- Even search engines can get suckered by Internet scams. With a little sleight of hand, con artists can dupe them into giving top billing to fraudulent Web sites that prey on consumers, making unwitting ...