Microsoft Bing adds visual search

Discussion in 'Bing' started by hbl, Sep 15, 2009.

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    Software giant Microsoft has introduced "visual search" to its Bing search engine to try to further set itself apart from market-leader Google.

    The new feature will allow users to browse results using pictures instead of text.

    Visual search will initially concentrate on four main areas: travel, health, leisure and shopping.

    "The whole concept is that the world of search is going to change," said Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi.

    "There will be a more graphic way people will search, and it will pivot how people search," said Mr Mehdi, the firm's senior vice president of online services.

    Full story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8256046.stm
     
    hbl, Sep 15, 2009 IP
  2. Dirky47

    Dirky47 Active Member

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    This new feature in Bing will be nice. I will try this one. thanks for the article link.
     
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    Not impressed with the Bing search engine as Google brings back everything I ever need but a good idea to allow users to do visual searches.
     
    seoeverything, Sep 16, 2009 IP
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    Really, have you even tried it. I think VisualSearch is pretty good. Have you tried, top travel destination, cards, presidents, world leaders, movies, etc. i had a good experience and i even wrote my own review about Bing Visual Search