This type of strategy is sometimes called a “dark pattern,” or a deceptive pattern that tricks users into doing something they did not intend. Below the Google-looking search bar, including a Google ...

Now, as Microsoft works away on improving its services, Edge and Bing are pretty good at what they do. However, Microsoft's ...

Doing so would stymie Bing's growth or even encourage users to find a third option. It's important now more than ever that Microsoft comes off as the "good guy" versus Google, giving good results ...

Microsoft is trying out a pretty unusual strategy to stop Bing users from switching to Google when they need to search for something. As spotted by Reddit users, and reported on by Windows Latest, ...

Update: Added Google's statement below. Microsoft Bing displays what is being categorized as a misleading Google-esque search page when users search for 'Google,' making it look like you are on ...

In well over a decade of journalism, I've seen a fair amount of copied designs, but I've never seen anything as blatant as Bing's recently abandoned attempt to hoodwink people into believing they ...

The company has worked hard to make Bing a strong competitor to Google by adding unique features such as the Copilot AI-powered tech. However, it’s not a good idea to try to manipulate people ...

Despite the hype, the launch of Microsoft's grand entrance into the world of generative AI has turned into something of a minor fiasco. If you haven't been keeping up, here's the short version ...

NEW YORK: Is imitation really the best form of flattery? In an effort to get more people to use Bing, Microsoft appears to be disguising its Bing searches as Google ones for any users seeking to ...