The search site launches service designed specifically for cell phones and handheld devices.
Ask.com has rolled out a new service for searching the Web from mobile phones and handheld devices known as Ask Mobile. Ask unveiled the new product at DigitalLife, a consumer event held in New York City.
Ask Mobile's interface and search tool are designed to minimize keystrokes, increase navigability on small displays and accelerate page loads to speed searches on the go.
(more…)AOL has launched an initiative that opens its video search platform to third-party developers and content owners.
Continuing its commitment to provide developers with open access to its popular services, AOL of late announced an initiative that opens the platform for its industry-leading AOL Video Search engine to third-party developers and video content owners.
Open Platform enables developers to integrate AOL Video Search results into third-party web sites, making it easier for content owners to submit video feeds in Real-Tim to AOL Video Search Index.
(more…)Telecom Italia has agreed to acquire Time Warner’s AOL Germany Internet access business for EUR 675 million ($870 million, Equity Value) in cash.
Time Warner Inc. is giving up its foothold in one of the fastest-growing markets for broadband Internet access with a deal to sell AOL Germany's Internet access business to Telecom Italia SpA for about US$870 million.
AOL's Germany unit has operated as an Internet service provider for more than a decade.
(more…)Purchases Are a Bid to Attract More Users to Its Web Site
Shortly after AOL announced a dramatically new business plan that included laying off a quarter of its workforce, the company recently went on a small buying spree, purchasing two firms that the company hopes will lure new users to its AOL.com Web site.
AOL recently said that it purchased GameDaily, a Web site that provides information about video games and operates a newsletter for gaming enthusiasts -- the portal plans to turn into its flagship video games brand.
(more…)AOL has introduced free antivirus software that is likely to become the highest-profile alternative to security software you pay for.
Active Virus Shield, Powered by Kaspersky, Provides Real-Time Scanning and Protection against Viruses, Spyware and Other Online Threats
AOL recently launched a new anti-virus program -- called Active Virus Shield -- for all online users at no cost. Active Virus Shield offers basic protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, AOL said in a statement.
(more…)Business-class IM offers online conferencing, collaboration and advanced multimedia
AOL has launched a version of its popular AIM Pro messaging service for businesses that provides an array of communications and collaboration tools, which features security and online meeting functions aimed at corporate users. The service, which is free for anyone to use, integrates with Microsoft Outlook's calendar and corporate directory and offers one-click access to WebEx voice and video conferencing and collaboration services.
AOL has entered the home computer security realm, offering users a look-see at Total Care, its umbrella suite of PC protection.
Internet portal AOL hopes to assuage the fears of its customers and other PC users facing a broad array of cyber threats and other technical problems with a combination security/computer troubleshooting service being launched recently in a beta version.
The new Netscape takes obvious cues from sites like del.icio.us and digg.com. But will it add up to a better browser?
Netscape users have until the end of the month to get used to the look and feel of the version that is now in beta testing. Netscape has chosen July 1st to end the beta phase and launch the new site, which takes cues from Digg.com, del.icio.us, and social-networking services.