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Marissa Mayer Talks Real-Time Search, Twitter

In late May, Larry Page stated at a conference that he believes real-time search is a necessity.  He also referenced Twitter.  Now, Marissa Mayer's performed a sort of follow-up on both counts, and this might indicate an official corporate interest.

Google's Mayer Testifies on Future of Journalism

Marissa Mayer, Vice President of Search and User Experience at Google is testifying on Capitol Hill today before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

Popular Game Themes Come To iGoogle

Never mind money, search, and advertising for a minute.  Whether you go home every evening and power up a PS3 or just have fond memories of early arcade and Nintendo games, Google's got something to bring a smile to your face as gaming themes for iGoogle have been unveiled.

Google Glitch Creates Confusion

Google experienced a glitch on Saturday morning when the message, "This site may harm your computer," was displayed next to every single Google search result. Google blames the glitch on human error. On the Official Google Blog, VP, Marissa Mayer explains.

Google Ocean May Be Ready At Last

For fans of certain science fiction television shows, space has long been the final frontier.  But for a particular search giant, Google Sky covered that, and it's instead the task of representing the ocean that has been something of a challenge.  Google may soon address the issue with the help of some fairly important people. 

Rumor: Mayer Leaving Google?

This is strictly rumor, but Valleywag is reporting the gossip that one of Google's more "famous" employees may be on the way out. That would be Vice President of Search Products & User Experience, Marissa Mayer. Owen Thomas at VW writes:Top Googlers, overheard at a holiday party, chattered about Mayer's departure as a matter of if, not when. And in some ways, it's surprising she's stayed as long as she has.

Mayer Closes The Door On Chrome's Beta Tag

Update: Google has officially announced the removal of the beta label on Chrome, via the Official Google Blog.Prepare to say goodbye to something that serves as both a safety net and warning sign for Google Chrome.  Although she didn't give a timeframe, Marissa Mayer herself has confirmed that the browser's beta tag will be removed.

Mayer of Google Talks Future of Search

When Google speaks, people listen. So when Marissa Mayer, VP, Search Products & User Experience at Google (who has been working on search at the company for over nine of its ten years) talks about where search is headed in the future, we should all take note.

iGoogle Adds Art Feature

Google has introduced a new feature to its iGoogle-personalized homepage that allows users to create themes using the art from a group of contemporary eclectic artists.

Mayer: Google Still Not Making An Operating System

Question-and-answer routines can be pointless; take "are we there yet?" as an example relating to road trips.  It's sometimes worth asking the same old thing, though, and in response to a question about Google operating systems, Marissa Mayer gave the usual reply: we're not pursuing one.