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Make Your Query Smarter On Yahoo!

Talking about their successful Yahoo! Search Assist, Yahoo! now discusses 'The Other Half of the Search Equation'.

Gmail's Normal Spam Filtering Returns

After an extended period of time during which I simply couldn't trust Gmail's spam filter to Do The Right Thing, I'm happy to report that for the last few weeks it has been performing exceptionally well.

The Office 2.0: Trading Cubicles For Smarter Collaboration

The first time I learned of the word c-o-l-l-a-b-o-r-a-t-i-o-n, was probably around...uh...I don't know, maybe around the age of eight. My teacher had a tough time explaining its concept to me during a science project, "Kevin, collaboration is not making your partner do all the work while you tie his shoelaces to the chair!

Color Matching Search Tool From Smarter.com

Online shopping search engine, Smarter.com, has announced a cool new feature: Visual Search Beta. Aimed at those shopping for clothing, Visual Search allows shoppers to select a type of clothing, then search by color using a color-wheel. It's hard to explain, but easier to demonstrate.

Comment Spam Is Getting Smarter

Here are actual comment spams I received on Sunday:

Slashdot is Going out of Style in 2006?

Okay, since I'm apparently in "2006 doom and gloom" mode here's another observation that I can re-brand as a 2006 prediction.

AdSense Is Smarter Than Site Publishers

Google's explanation about Ford Explorer ads showing up on numerous sites with no automotive-related content said it's all about the impressions.

SMARTpages Gets Smarter

SBC Communications has upgraded several features on its Internet Yellow Pages web site.

Smarter Move In China

Los Angeles-based MeziMedia announced its Smarter.com product comparison site will set up operations in Shanghai.

Venture Leasing - A Smarter Way To Build Enterprise Value

In 2003, venture capitalists and investors dispense over $18 billion to promising young US companies, according to VentureOne and Ernst & Young Quarterly Venture Capital Report. Less documented and reported is venture leasing's activity and volume.