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The folks over at Microsoft have confirmed rumors which swirled around concerning a new version of Windows 8.1. In fact, the latest SKU is known as Windows 8.1 with Bing, where it will be aligned more towards OEMs so that they will be able to churn out more affordable Windows-powered devices which in turn, will benefit the end user, especially those who want to jump aboard the Windows platform but are unable to do so because of the high cost of entry.

The new SKU will, of course, see Bing thrust into the big picture as the default search engine whenever you use Internet Explorer, but fret not – there is the usual option for the consumer to change that default into something that you identify with more and would use a whole lot more often. Come to think of it, most folks would automatically go for Google if I am not mistaken, but perhaps some others might prefer Bing. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

It is also said that OEMs have already begun to work on devices that run on Windows 8.1 with Bing, and consumers ought to prepare ourselves to tune in to an official announcement that is set to happen over the course of the coming weeks. [Press Release]

Windows 8.1 With Bing Announced

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When it comes to search engines, one must give a nod to their ability to process trillions of signals in order to give a reflection on what is happening in the actual world that we live in. In fact, during the presidential elections in 2012, Bing saw plenty of positive as well as negative queries concerning the presidential candidates from various parts of the U.S. This particular model was looked into further by teams within Bing to see how Bing’s power is able to function as a model outcomes of events, where it could lead to predictions concerning election results or a sporting event.

In fact, in its first iteration that has already gone live on Bing.com today, we see the search engine attempt to predict just which contestants will most likely to be eliminated or move on to the next round of voting shows such as The Voice, American Idol and Dancing With The Stars. In order to kick off this particular feature, perform a search for “The Voice” or a current contestant on the program, and depending on your search, you will be able to check out a carousel which offers Bing’s estimation of who is on top, the person who is in most likely in danger of elimination. [Press Release]

Bing Does Predictions , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Computers, bing, Microsoft,

Google is still the undisputed champion when it comes to Internet search, but this does not mean that its competitors are pleased to just play second fiddle without doing anything to improve their lot. Yahoo, for instance, intends to end up as the default search engine on iOS, while here we are with Microsoft sprucing up Bing.com so that your search experience there is more personalized. Personalization seems to be a big thing, as folks want their homepage, social network page, gamer account, etc, to be truly unique and one of a kind. It seems that Microsoft is heading in the right direction then.

The standard issue front page on Bing comes with a bunch of virtual cards that are located on the bottom which show off the currently trending news stories. Well, it seems that you can now head on to the Settings section of the site in order to configure the page, allowing the cards to show off even more personalized news, weather, sports happenings, stock prices, and airline flight times, among others.

It is tipped that this particular personalized service will make its way to other Microsoft platforms in due time, and as long as you remain signed in, Bing will be able to take note of your interests and notify you during the appropriate moments concerning a wide range of Bing-powered Microsoft services. Right now, the number of items that can be set up in the Bing personalized cards remain limited, but do expect additions to be made down the road. [Press Release]

Bing.com Gets Personalized Cards , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Computers, bing, Microsoft,

It was in the August of 2013 when Microsoft began to roll out versions of its Bing apps which it developed over time for Windows 8 all the way to the Windows Phone platform. Among the first apps that were released include Bing News, Bing Sports, Bing Weather and Bing Finance, before they were accompanied by the likes of Bing Travel, Bing Food and Drink, Bing Health and Fitness, and the recently discontinued Bing Flight Price Predictor. Well, it seems that there are new updates for the entire range of Bing Windows Phone apps, appearing on smartphones sans the “Bing” name in their titles.

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Microsoft Updates Bing Windows Phone Apps, Removes “Bing” From Their Titles, Too original content from Ubergizmo.

You know what they say – better late than never, but it always makes sense to plan your day better so that you will be on time – or at least, early to your appointment. Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, has already received a scientific calculator and an image match feature, but this time around, there will be the addition of estimated driving time as well as mileage between two points on the map whenever they are typed into Bing. This is new to Bing, but Google Maps have had those for quite a fair number of years now, so it would not make Google’s executives quake in their boots with this Microsoft announcement.

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Bing Shows Off Travel Time And Mileage For Driving Directions original content from Ubergizmo.