December 12, 2005Watson 2.0 runs in the background and understands the context of what a user is reading or creating, then automatically offers relevant related documents.TAGS:Intellext, desktop search, Microsoft Corp.
June 28, 2007Company releases Linux version of desktop search software, which simultaneously scans the Web and computer-stored data for results.TAGS:Google Desktop, desktop search, Linux, Google Inc., Gmail
November 3, 2005Unveils finalized version of Google Desktop 2, app that mixes desktop search and floating palette that offers custom info.
Photo: Google SidebarTAGS:Google Desktop, desktop search, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc.