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Microsoft Shows Off New Product Search Features

The other day, Doug reported that Microsoft Live Search Mobile had added product search abilities to its arsenal, but that is not all that the softies are up to on the product search front.

Map Instant Answers Added to Live Search

Windows Live Search added a new type of Instant Answer: Interactive maps at the top of search results. If you search for an address or a place, Live Search should detect that and put a map of that place right at the top. Search for “map” and it will try to figure out where you are (based on IP) and show you a map of your current location.

Windows Live Search Executive Dane Glasgow Leaves

Dane Glasgow, general manager for Windows Live Search, is leaving the company to work for various nonprofits and spend more time with his family, according to ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley. Only last month did, Christopher Payne, VP of Windows Live Search, leave to start his own company.

Windows Live Search Vanishes

The nifty Ajax-powered interface and options have vanished from Live.com, replaced with the simple look and feel of the older MSN Search page.

Microsoft Launching Windows Live Search

Okay, so this has been about two days coming, but a project of this magnitude takes time, so I'm going to post on it before it is complete.

Microsoft Opens Window On Live Search

The debut of Windows Live Search delivered a couple of new features, more of its advertising service, and possibly better relevance for its organic and paid search results.