Google is moving closer to becoming a real-time search engine by launching a set of new tools that allow users to see only the most up-to-date results. Moreover, It has unveiled a filter that allows users to see only certain types of content, for instance blog posts, product reviews. The new tools also include a timeline function, a link to related searches and a visual map of related searches – this is definitely a move to capture the appeal of real-time search (a topic I have blogged about before). Rumours have been circulating that Google will buy Twitter in order to mitigate competition. Both companies have denied that a deal is in the pipeline.
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