Skip to main content

Bing’s Facebook integration to expand

bing-facebookBing has made no secret of its feelings about Facebook integration – it’s all for it. And now Microsoft’s search engine will extend the collaboration to include even more URLs. Bing introduced “Liked Results” earlier this year, which showed users links their Facebook friends approved of. Now Bing will enhance the application to include even more search queries.

According to a blog post from Bing social team executive Lawrence Kim, “as people spend more time online and integrate their offline and online worlds, they will want their friends’ social activity and their social data to help them in making better decisions.” Kim also explains that “If your friends have publicly liked or shared any of the algorithmic search results shown on Bing, we will now surface them right below the result.”

Recommended Videos

The search engine has been making strides to become more social, largely as an attempt to lure prospective users away from Google. It announced a partnership with Twitter earlier this year and has been increasing its Facebook integration. Originally began with status updates including in its returns only, but added Likes and mobile check-ins.

Of course, Bing isn’t alone. Earlier this week (days before Bing’s own announcement), Google revealed it would be giving priority to your own social media contacts in its search results. And it does Bing one better (or worse, it’s too early to tell – but there is such a thing as over-social-saturation) by putting Twitter, Quora, Flickr, and YouTube results into the mix.

One thing Bing can lord over Google is its Facebook data. Google and Facebook have a well-documented ongoing spat, and Google is won’t willingly give Facebook its information until Facebook does the same. We’re not holding our breath for that partnership anytime soon.

Molly McHugh
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Before coming to Digital Trends, Molly worked as a freelance writer, occasional photographer, and general technical lackey…
The Apple iPad Pro M4 is $200 off at Best Buy, and it’s incredible
Apple Pencil Pro and M4 iPad Pro.

We often see iPad deals on cheaper models, but the biggest and best? Not so much. That’s changed today, with $200 off the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 at Best Buy. A true laptop replacement and a powerhouse of a tablet, it’s ideal for anyone with ambitions and high-end needs. We’re here to tell you all about it before you commit to the buy button.

Why you should buy the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4
Our iPad Pro review called it "the best tablet I’ve ever used." It offers a "lovely design and build" with a "sublime OLED screen," "top-notch speakers," and "surprisingly good battery life." Its "blistering performance is a huge highlight." with its M4 chip seen in the best MacBooks, so you know you're getting speed and quality.

Read more
Windows 11 may finally take iPhone collaboration to the next level
microsoft testing improvements on iphone to pc sharing connectivity phone link ios setup

Microsoft is now establishing file-sharing support between iPhones and its Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs. Users will be able to connect the devices with the brand’s Phone Link app and Link to Windows app to enable the function. Currently, the feature is available to Windows Insiders users for testing purposes.

Microsoft has not shared other details about the iPhone to Windows file-sharing feature, just installation instructions. To use this function, you must install the previously released Phone Link for iOS app. Microsoft made the Phone Link for iOS app available last spring enabling iPhone users to receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, view notifications, and access contacts directly on Windows PCs.

Read more
This Samsung curved monitor is usually $1,100, today it’s $500
The front view of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K curved gaming monitor.

Upgrading with gaming PC deals won't matter if you're stuck with an outdated screen. You're going to want a display like the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K curved gaming monitor, which is available in an amazing offer from Samsung. Originally $1,100, it's all the way down to just $500, following a $600 discount that more than halves its price. We're not sure how much time is remaining before this bargain ends, but we think stocks are already flying off the shelves, so you better hurry with your purchase if you don't want to miss out.

Why you should buy the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K curved gaming monitor
Samsung is a fixture in our list of the best gaming monitors, as it keeps rolling out amazing screens like the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K curved gaming monitor. With this display, you'll be able to fully appreciate the graphics of the best PC games, as it supports 4K Ultra HD resolution for sharp details, a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion, and AMD's FreeSync Premium Pro that eliminates screen tearing and stuttering.

Read more