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Google to bid on AOL?

September 19, 2005 An analyst report speculates that the search giant may want to pre-empt a Microsoft takeover of the Time Warner unit. TAGS: America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., Google Inc., representative, MSN, Microsoft Corp.

AOL to stick with Google

December 16, 2005 Search king to buy stake in America Online to keep ad deal--as Microsoft gets left out in the cold, a source says. TAGS: America Online Inc., market capitalization, negotiation, Time Warner Inc., Google Inc., MSN, Microsoft Corp., search engine

Google retains lead in U.S. search market

May 22, 2006 It continues to outpace Microsoft and Yahoo, according to the latest numbers from one network analysis firm. TAGS: ComScore, market share, Time Warner Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., analysis, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

FAQ: When Google is not your friend

February 3, 2006 Google's vast database of its users' searches is a gold mine for police and curious divorce attorneys. It's just a matter of time. TAGS: attorney, federal law, search engine, Google Inc., FAQ, police, Time Warner Inc., America Online Inc., Yahoo! Inc., history, toolbar, Microsoft Corp.

Google's market lead widens

March 28, 2006 Company's U.S. search market share rises at the expense of Yahoo and Microsoft, while Ask.com inches up. TAGS: Ask.com, market share, monetization, ComScore, Time Warner Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., U.S., Microsoft Corp.

Yahoo taking on Google, Microsoft for AOL?

October 14, 2005 Portal powerhouse reportedly leaves sidelines and enters struggle with Google and Microsoft for a piece of America Online. TAGS: America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., portal, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., property, Microsoft Corp.

Icahn seeks to derail Google as AOL partner

December 19, 2005 Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says a pact between America Online and Google would be a "disastrous decision." TAGS: Carl Icahn, Time Warner Inc., America Online Inc., shareholder, IAC/InterActive Corp., transaction, Google Inc., agreement, negotiation, decision, eBay Inc., Microsoft Corp.

FAQ: What does the Google subpoena mean?

January 20, 2006 The Justice Department has been asking search engines to cough up logs of search terms. What does this mean, and what happens next? TAGS: search engine, America Online Inc., Google Inc., request, Time Warner Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Is AOL in play?

October 13, 2005 All eyes are on America Online as rumors swirl about who's hankering for a piece of its action. TAGS: America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., AOL Broadband, online media, Comcast Corp., Internet search advertising, subscriber, investment, Google Inc., Internet access, broadband, Microsoft Corp.

In their own words: Search engines on privacy

August 13, 2007 CNET News.com tries to clear up recent privacy announcements by surveying Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Ask.com and AOL. Here, they respond.How search engines rate on privacy TAGS: Ask.com, user identity, cookie, privacy, America Online Inc., search engine, Time Warner Inc., survey, IP address, Internet search, IP, Yahoo! Inc., knowledge, Google Inc., backup, e-mail

Microsoft looks beyond AOL

December 21, 2005 Redmond's desktop leadership, new ad business will help it compete with Google after losing out on the AOL deal, analysts say. TAGS: pay-per-click advertising, America Online Inc., search business, Internet advertising, Google Inc., Time Warner Inc., leadership, search engine, agreement, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Is Endeca really the next Google?

June 28, 2007 Some big names in search say the next great search engine won't dabble in consumer Web pages or video, but in enterprise. TAGS: Endeca Technologies Inc., Truveo, video search, search engine, Ask.com, Boston, Time Warner Inc., America Online Inc., video, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Most reliable search tool could be your librarian

September 29, 2006 Web search engines may hustle up quick results, but librarians dig up online information you can trust, say experts. TAGS: librarian, Microsoft Windows Live Search, search engine, search result, America Online Inc., search tool, Time Warner Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Corp., link, e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Google, Time Warner strike $1 billion deal on AOL

December 20, 2005 The search giant takes a 5 percent stake in America Online for closer ties on ads, IM and video. TAGS: America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., Google Inc., image search, agreement, search result, search engine, CEO, IM, video, Microsoft Corp.

Week in review: Googly eyes

December 23, 2005 Amid the holiday buzz, there were some deals struck this week, including a major one between America Online and Google. TAGS: Micromuse Inc., Bowstreet, portlet, America Online Inc., Google Inc., Time Warner Inc., Week in review, IBM Corp., portal, China, software company, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, video

Is Google worth its weight in gold?

November 17, 2006 As its stock price nears $500, strong growth opportunities in online advertising make Google worth every penny, analysts say. TAGS: market capitalization, net profit, Google Inc., media company, online advertising, Yahoo! Inc., Time Warner Inc., eBay Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Week in review: Microhoogle intrigue

July 4, 2008 Microsoft, Yahoo, and Google are facing probes, proxies, and accusations of backroom politicking as their various attempts to link up come under scrutiny. Also: searching for content within Flash i... TAGS: Yahoo! Inc., Shockwave Flash, Internet search advertising, Week in review, News Corp., Yahoo Search, Internet application, Shockwave, Time Warner Inc., Internet search, Adobe Systems Inc., search engine, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Google unveils instant-messaging entry

August 24, 2005 Search giant unveils Google Talk, an IM program that also allows voice chat. Plus: Cast your vote on Talk. Images: Google Talk TAGS: Google Talk, Google Inc., Jabber, IM, Gmail, Yahoo IM, Yahoo! Inc., Time Warner Inc., America Online Inc., messaging, search engine, MSN, Microsoft Corp.

Verbatim: Search firms surveyed on privacy

February 3, 2006 CNET News.com asks AOL, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo what info they could provide in response to a court order. Read their responses. TAGS: America Online Inc., Verbatim, cookie, search, attorney, prosecutor, IP address, Time Warner Inc., search result, request, IP, functionality, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., response, Microsoft Corp.

AOL up, Google down? Not so fast

July 12, 2007 A new survey says the Time Warner property may get people to spend a lot of time there, but it's Google's dollar signs that count. TAGS: Nielsen/NetRatings, America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., MySpace, YouTube, brand, eBay Inc., U.S., Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.