"Bing, Microsoft’s new search engine, impresses users—but not enough to make them switch from Google, TechCrunch reports. Asked to rate Bing’s feature

"Bing, Microsoft’s new search engine, impresses users—but not enough to make them switch from Google, TechCrunch reports. Asked to rate Bing’s features, users in a study by the Catalyst Group thought Bing beat Google in almost every category, including visual design, organization, and filtering options. The exception was search result relevance, in which they found Google and Bing to be equal. Nonetheless, two-thirds of the users said they wouldn’t switch because of their familiarity with Google."

More Families Pull The Plug On Their Home Phone

"Government research shows that more and more households are getting rid of their land line. And for the first time, cell-phone-only homes outnumber those with just land lines."

MySpace to Cut Two-Thirds of Global Work

"MySpace, the social networking website owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, said on Tuesday it plans to cut about two-thirds of its international workforce and close at least four of its offices outside the United States. The proposed restructuring plan would reduce MySpace's international staff to about 150 people from 450, the company said in a statement."

ThisMoment is the Newest Social Networking Debutante

"Vince Broady insists his new site, Thismoment.com, isn’t just another way for you to share videos and pictures with friends, and find out about their likes and dislikes. The site, which debuts today after six months in a private beta, is a place to create “moments,” similar to what you might do on Facebook or Twitter, but also making use of the various media all over the Net."

Report: The College of 2020 - Students (Executive Summary)

This is the executive summary of a report from the Chronicle of Higher Education research division. The actual report costs $75, but I was able to send this executive summary at no cost.

Beta of Free Microsoft Antivirus Suite to be Released Tuesday

"Microsoft is putting consumer antivirus makers on notice Tuesday, when it will release the beta of its Microsoft Security Essentials, a new anti-malware suite. Unlike its predecessor, Live OneCare suite, a subscription service which is being phased out, the new software will be offered for free to consumers."

British Library Publishes Online Archive of 19th-Century Newspapers

"Over two million pages of 19th and early 20th century newspapers go online today, part of the vast British Library collection. . .Searches are free, but users can pay to download information."