Search Briefs
+ Coming Soon: AOL Plans Broadband Search Service (via News.com) & Link to AOL Video Now Found On Google Video Home Page
Federated or meta search from AOL? From the article, “[AOL's CEO Jonathan] Miller did not provide details beyond saying that the new search function would involve multiple sources and load quickly.” Of course, AOL’s web database is powered or as they say “enhanced” by Google. The AOL/Google deal was renewed last December. Speaking of AOL and Google, have you noticed the direct link (upper right in the gray bar) to AOL’s Video Search engine on the Google Video home page? Not at all a surprise. When the AOL/Google deal was announced we learned that part of it would include video. Specifically, the news release read, “collaborating in video search and showcasing AOL’s premium video service within Google Video.” It looks like this is it or at least the beginning. One wonders if the Google Video and AOL Video databases will one day merge into one and/or will negotiating for video content become a joint effort between both organizations?
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Web Search–MSN
MSN Autos Vertcal Now Offering It’s Own Search Tool (Beta)
Look for the MSN Auto search box, top right on the home page and other “inside” pages. SERPS contain results in 4 categories. Here’s a sample search for Toyota Prius.
+ All Results
+ Research
+ Articles
+ Auto Shows (News from various auto shows like Detroit (NAIAS), Tokyo, Chicago, etc.)

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