Facebook inches past Google for Web users' minutes (AP)

AP - U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers at comScore Inc.

EBay stake in Craigslist restored but no board seat (Reuters)

Reuters - A judge on Thursday reinstated eBay Inc's 28.4 percent stake in Craigslist, but allowed the classifieds site to keep eBay off its board.

Google plans research base in France (AFP)

AFP - Google will open a research and development centre in France aiming to lure young French IT engineers as part of a major investment programme, the Internet giant said.

Web Users Now Spend More Time on Facebook Than Google (Mashable)

Mashable - We already know that Facebook is the web's biggest time sink. If you look at the average amount of time (according to Nielsen) users spend on the social network, Facebook is a clear winner over sites such as Google or Yahoo.

Ebay and Alibaba Eye China US Partnerships (PC World)

PC World - Two of the world's biggest e-commerce marketplaces, eBay and it's Chinese counterpart Alibaba, will explore online partnerships that could help their users in China and the U.S., the heads of both companies said on Friday.

'Here you Have' Virus Tries to Delete Your Security Software (PC World)

PC World - On Thursday, a new worm hit the Internet, and itâs been spreading by emailing the address books of infected users, according to McAfee Labs. By masquerading as a benign PDF, the worm looks something like this when it shows up in your inbox:

Facebook inches past Google for Web users' minutes (AP)

AP - U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers at comScore Inc.

"Virginity Hit" a bawdy crowdpleaser (Reuters)

Reuters - Essentially the first feature-length YouTube video, "The Virginity Hit" updates the horny-teenager movie to the Internet era.

Hackers make 57,000 booby-trapped websites weekly: experts (AFP)

AFP - About 57,000 seemingly legitimate websites booby-trapped by hackers spring up on the Internet each week, computer security researchers at PandaLabs said.

EBay Claims Win in 2008 Craigslist Suit (PC World)

PC World - A Delaware court has ruled in favor of eBay in its 2008 lawsuit against Jim Buckmaster and Craig Newmark, majority shareholders of Craigslist, eBay said Thursday.

'Limitless' Whiteboarding Tool Enables Online Meetings (PC World)

PC World - A unique online presentation tool on Thursday began letting users in multiple locations work on the same page at the same time. With Prezi Meeting, up to 10 people can access and edit Flash-based presentations made in Prezi.

Remains of the Day: Schooled by the iPad (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Think the iPadâs too cool for school? Think again. At least it isnât being viciously beat up and dissected by those iFixit bullies like its iPod cousins. And while it may take $1 billion every year to keep the iTunes Storeâs doors open, YouTube still hasnât managed to post a profit. Fortunately, the remainders for Thursday, September 9, 2010 are free of charge.

Court restores eBay stake in Craigslist (AFP)

AFP - Online auction giant eBay claimed victory on Thursday in a legal tussle with Craigslist over its stake in the popular online classifieds website.

Google Instant: Pros and Cons (PC World)

PC World - While Google is hyping Google Instant as the greatest thing since sliced bread, some see it as bad direction for the search behemoth. They argue Google should be focused on better search results, not gimmicks. Of course there are the believers who see Google Instant as a major advance in search technology saving time and helping you winnow your search without ever hitting the Enter key.

Google Instant: Pros and Cons (PC World)

PC World - While Google is hyping Google Instant as the greatest thing since sliced bread, some see it as bad direction for the search behemoth. They argue Google should be focused on better search results, not gimmicks. Of course there are the believers who see Google Instant as a major advance in search technology saving time and helping you winnow your search without ever hitting the Enter key.

China's Alibaba Group may rethink Yahoo ties (Reuters)

Reuters - China's Alibaba Group said on Thursday it may re-evaluate its relationship with its largest stakeholder, Yahoo Inc, after a Yahoo Hong Kong executive was quoted as saying the firm may compete in the mainland online advertising market.

Host company pulls plug on Florida pastor's website (Reuters)

Reuters - The obscure Christian pastor who plans to mark the ninth anniversary of September 11 attacks by burning copies of the Koran has had his website pulled from the Internet, the hosting company said on Thursday.

Business Groups Question Net Neutrality Rules (PC World)

PC World - Three trade groups representing U.S. businesses have called on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to back away from plans to create formal network neutrality rules, saying new regulations could hurt innovation and development of broadband to rural areas.

Online Privacy Bills Would Hurt E-commerce, Trade Group Says (PC World)

PC World - Proposals in the U.S. Congress that would create new rules for websites collecting personal data would cripple the online advertising and publishing industries, e-commerce trade group NetChoice said Thursday.

Rackspace Takes Koran-Burning Church Site Offline (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Web hosting company Rackspace said Thursday that it had refused to host the Web site associated with the Dove World Outreach Center, run by a pastor who had said that he planned to stage an event to burn the Koran this Saturday.

Willow Smith, 9, signs record deal with Jay-Z (Reuters)

Reuters - Willow Smith, the nine-year-old daughter of actor Will Smith, has signed a record deal with rapper Jay-Z and her first single is already kicking up a storm on the Internet.

Evernote Site Memory Buttons Help Users Save Web Content (Mashable)

Mashable - Evernote, the popular multi-platform note-taking service, has just released a Site Memory button for blogs and publishers. The button resembles those popularized by Digg, Twitter and Facebook, but facilitates saving instead of sharing.

And Now... Google Instant Search Mind Reader? (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Google has reinvented search, at least its own search platform. On Wednesday, Google unveiled Instant, a new search-as-you-type approach that works to serve up results on the fly with each keystroke.

Google Instant Prototype Looks a Bit Like Bing (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Google's new Google Instant search feature may not be better than Microsoft's Bing, but it an early prototype seems pretty similar.

How Will Google Instant Affect SEO? (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Google Instant may be a game-changing technology for the search market, but its impact may roil the waters of the search-engine-optimization (SEO) industry designed to game Google's results.

Google Instant Could Evolve into Ultimate Universal Search (PC World)

PC World - The new Google Instant search reveals streaming Web search results as fast as you type. As awesome as the concept might be, though, the results are confined to the Web. Google has the elements--combining Google Instant with Google Desktop--to develop a universal search capability that can drastically improve productivity.

Google unveils faster Internet search (AFP)

AFP - Search engine Google is giving Web users the thrill of speed with a new feature that displays suggested links as fast as a person can type.

Google search accelerates with 'instant' results (AP)

AP - Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday by adding a feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their requests.

NY town votes to stop Google Earth pool searches (AP)

AP - Big Brother's not watching anymore. At least not the pool.

Google seeks to speed up Web searches (Reuters)

Reuters - Google Inc's search engine now displays results before users finish typing.

Google Instant: Big Changes for Users, Publishers, Marketers (PC World)

PC World - Pursuing speed, Google now refreshes search results while people type queries, which could usher in major changes for end users, advertisers and publishers.

'Google Instant' On Smartphones May Be Wishful Thinking (PC World)

PC World - Google officially introduced its new âInstantâ search for desktop search at an event today in San Francisco, but I couldnât help looking forward a little bit toward using Instant on a mobile device. Google already has a prototype, and says the new functionality will become available for mobile devices this Fall.

Summary Box: Google quickens with 'instant' search (AP)

AP - INSTANT SEARCH: Google is offering its users instant gratification by showing search results while a request is being typed.

Google Instant Will Save You Seconds, But Not For SEO (PC World)

PC World - Google unveiled on Wednesday its much hinted-at Google Instant, a search engine display that shows results as you type, even predicting what you want before youâre finished writing.

Using Google Instant: 5 Quick Takeaways (PC World)

PC World - Before Google Instant launched today, I was a skeptic of the concept, as it was rumored. Search results that update as you're typing them? Thanks, but I'm not too lazy to hit "enter" at the end of a search.

Google Taking Google Instant to Mobile This Fall (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Google plans to bring its new Google Instant predictive-search feature to the mobile space this fall, executives said Wednesday.

Google Instant Searches the Web as You Type (PC World)

PC World - Google has rekindle its love for speedy Web searches with Google Instant, a new version of the search engine that displays results as you type.

Google Goes Loco With Logo: Part of Big September Surprise? (PC World)

PC World - With the frothing anticipation usually reserved for an Apple press event, the Web has been buzzing in recent days about an announcement Wednesday by Google that will change search as most people know it.

Is Google Instant Search Smarter Than Bing Type Ahead? (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - I try out a little head-to-head search test and find that instant results aren't all they're cracked up to be.

Google Launches Google Instant: Predictive, Real-Time Search (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Google unveiled its latest vision of the future of search on Wednesday, which now includes "Google Instant," or predictive, real-time search results.