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Google working on new web search process

GOOGLE is working to revamp its search engine as Microsoft muscles in on its territory.

The web giant today released a preview of its overhauled search engine on the Google Webmaster Central Blog.

"For the last several months, a large team of Googlers has been working on a secret project: a next-generation architecture for Google's web search," said a post on the blog.

Source: news.com.au

Netflix Officially Supported in Windows 7 Media Center

Back in May, Netflix officially was added to Windows Media Center--the Vista version, that is. The new app, which uses Microsoft's Silverlight streaming video technology, should automatically show up in your Vista Media Center menu. But if you're using any version of Windows 7? No dice. Sure, there are several work-arounds developed by the enthusiast community (there have been for years, in fact), such as MyNetflix and vmcNetflix. But even as Microsoft announced this, and a version for the Xbox, there was nothing for Windows 7. Until today.

Source : AppScout

Final Fantasy XIII Release Date Announced

You've got a date with Final Fantasy XIII.

Final Fantasy XIII has been one of those games that has gamers investing into a current generation platform. Originally thought to be a Sony exclusive, Final Fantasy XIII will be headed to Xbox 360 as well – but the question remained, regardless of platform, as to when it would hit.

Square Enix confirmed at a Japanese press event that Final Fantasy XIII will be out in Japan on December 17, 2009 for the PlayStation 3.

Source : TomsHardware 

"Broadband Tax" could become UK law

Revealed this week, a tax increase of 50p may become law for UK taxpayers that will go towards a fund to fuel growing development for the infrastructure of Internet networks throughout Britain.

Appearing as part of the Digital Britain Report, the increase would be aimed at providing suitable internet connections across the United Kingdom to millions of homes, some which still have no viable connection. Stephen Timms, minister for "Digital Britain", will put forward the tax as part of the Finance Bill. It is said the new Tax would raise approximately £175 million a year that would be used to create and improve existing networks.

Source : Neowin