Yahoo Next vs Google Labs: New and Cool Projects

Yahoo Next is “a showcase of some of Yahoo!’s newest and coolest projects - the cutting edge of what Yahoo!’s doing today and working on for tomorrow!”

Yahoo Next, though not as popular as yet, lists a wide array of projects ranging from the latest Yahoo Mindset Beta - A machine learning technology sorts Yahoo! Search results based on the searcher’s mindset, because sometimes you want to buy stuff, and sometimes you just want to find information.

This is similar to the much publicized Google Labs which showcases “a few of their favorite ideas that aren’t quite ready for prime time”. Several new and upcomming Google projects can be found here.

So next time you are wondering whats new with Yahoo or Google, you know where to look!
[Found via Digital Inspiration]

• Google Indic iGoogle Gadget and Transliteration Tools
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• Digg Labs : Stack and Swarm for Deeper View of Digg
• Google Dance at Search Engine Strategies (SES) in San Jose
• Microsoft Deepfish Technology Preview for Windows Mobile Devices