Google’s research has found that people type slowly, but read quickly while searching i.e. we tend to scan results while typing. This very insight forms the basis of Google’s new live-searching service named as ‘Instant’ which was announced just now.

Back in July 2008, Microsoft added background images to Live Search homepage. While it didn’t added much to the overall function of the search engine itself, what it added was a nice touch to the homepage which differentiated it with other competing search engines like Google and Yahoo.

In July, Microsoft and Facebook had made a search and advertisement deal, which meant that Live Search would be integrated into Facebook, along with advertisements. Well, the search has finally started to appear in Facebook now.

Microsoft is going a step further with their Live Search cashback offer. They are doubling the rewards just in time as part of their back to school deal.
Here is an excerpt from Microsoft PressPass:
For a limited time starting today, Microsoft is offering big savings to consumers, in some cases up to double the cashback rewards […]

A couple of weeks ago LiveSide reported about the new Live Search update which added a nice background image touch to the current bland look. At that time Microsoft confirmed that they were testing the new feature so it didn’t work for everyone around the world. But today it seems that this new update has […]