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Search Blog — Jan 2011

Jan

13

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Guest Post: The Commissioner of Tailgating...

When the two best pro teams square off at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas on February 6th, football fans in parking lots and homes across the US will be looking to their hosts to put on the ultimate football party. Last year’s Saints vs. Colts matchup broke ratings records with 106 million viewers so this year’s big game is bound to be quite a show. But watching the game is only part of the fun. It’s the food, the camaraderie and fun that needs to measure up. With that in mind, we invited Joe “The Commish” Cahn- the nationally recognized “Commissioner of Tailgating”- to share his top football party planning tips for the big game. Joe who draws on 14 years on the road, tailgating with football fans across the country, took a break from preparations for the Bing National Tailgating Championship (www.bingfootball.com) happening in Fort Worth, Texas on February 3 rd to impart the essentials for a championship-worthy party. Never too early to start planning for the “big game” Well, we are getting closer to the big day in Arlington, Texas -- the finals of the Bing National Tailgating Championship . Oh, and there is another... Read More When the two best pro teams square off at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas on February 6th, football fans in parking lots and homes across the US will be looking to their hosts to put on the ultimate football party. Last year’s Saints vs. Colts matchup broke ratings records with 106 million viewers so this year’s big game is bound to be quite a show. But watching the game is only part of the fun. It’s the food, the camaraderie and fun that needs to measure up. With that in mind, we invited Joe “The Commish” Cahn- the nationally recognized “Commissioner of Tailgating”... Read More
Jan

12

20 11

Bing Feature Update: Enhanced auto results...

With the automotive world assembling in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show, we thought it be a great time to debut our enhanced auto search. Now you can search for your favorite car and Bing will assemble all of the important information (price, Fuel Economy, user rating, listings in your area) as well as quick links to additional information right within the search result. Simply enter in the make and model and Bing autos will pull together everything you need to research in one place. You use the filters in the left rail to narrow down your search by model, price, year or comparable vehicle. ; Our friends at MSN autos have full coverage of the happenings at the Detroit Autoshowshow including the latest models hitting the road this year. Check out the show coverage and let us know what you think of the new feature. www.facebook.com/bing www.twitter.com/bing - The Bing Team Read More With the automotive world assembling in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show, we thought it be a great time to debut our enhanced auto search. Now you can search for your favorite car and Bing will assemble all of the important information (price, Fuel Economy, user rating, listings in your area) as well as quick links to additional information right within the search result. Simply enter in the make and model and Bing autos will pull together everything you need to research in one place. You use the filters in the left rail to narrow down your search by model, price... Read More
Jan

10

20 11

Looking for playoff tickets? Bing has you...

Between one of the most improbable upsets in history and two games decided by only 5 points, the playoffs are off to an exceptional start. With the Divisional Playoffs on the horizon, serious fans are heading to the stadium and we're here to help them find the best seats in the house. Now you can compare tickets from over 50 leading tickets sites, check out the view from the seat and quickly find a broad selection of tickets from multiple providers, directly in Bing. Below, we’ve included a snapshot of the hottest week 2 playoff tickets: 1. Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears tickets average $402. The lowest priced tickets to the NFC Divisional Playoff are $164. There are 16,000 tickets for sale on the secondary ticket market. 2. New York Jets @ New England Patriots tickets average $350 . The lowest priced tickets to the AFC Divisional Playoff are $175. There are 4,500 tickets for sale on the secondary ticket market. 3. Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers tickets average $345 . The lowest priced tickets to the AFC Divisional Playoff are $80. There are over 14,000 tickets for sale on the secondary ticket market. 4. Green Bay Packers @ Atlanta Falcons... Read More Between one of the most improbable upsets in history and two games decided by only 5 points, the playoffs are off to an exceptional start. With the Divisional Playoffs on the horizon, serious fans are heading to the stadium and we're here to help them find the best seats in the house. Now you can compare tickets from over 50 leading tickets sites, check out the view from the seat and quickly find a broad selection of tickets from multiple providers, directly in Bing. Below, we’ve included a snapshot of the hottest week 2 playoff tickets: 1. Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears tickets... Read More
Jan

06

20 11

Bing Feature Update: Check your local TV...

Tired of scrolling through pages of cable listings in search of your favorite television show? Wouldn’t it be great if you could do a quick web search and find when your favorite show will be on next? If you are one of those people who watch TV on an actual TV, we’re pulling in guide information to help you easily find what’s on in your area from your service provider, so you can make sure you are on the couch or setting your DVR to catch your favorite shows. Over 2000 TV listings customized to your local provider. Save time with quick access to organized listings Let us know what you think. · www.facebook.com/bing · www.twitter.com/bing Sally Liu, Program Manager Read More Tired of scrolling through pages of cable listings in search of your favorite television show? Wouldn’t it be great if you could do a quick web search and find when your favorite show will be on next? If you are one of those people who watch TV on an actual TV, we’re pulling in guide information to help you easily find what’s on in your area from your service provider, so you can make sure you are on the couch or setting your DVR to catch your favorite shows. Over 2000 TV listings customized to your local provider. Save time with quick access to organized... Read More
Jan

06

20 11

Bing Feature Update: FanSnap and Bing are...

If you’re searching for sports tickets in the US, things just got easier. Y ou can now compare tickets from over 50 leading tickets sites, check out the view from the seat and quickly find a broad selection of tickets from multiple providers, directly in Bing. As we mentioned last month , to help you make better ticket buying decisions we are incorporating FanSnap’s venue maps and comprehensive event catalogue into the Bing experience. With football play-offs in full swing, now you can quickly find ticket results for more than 15 million tickets. Best Deals on New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts - AFC Wild Card tickets Best Deals on Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs - AFC Wild Card tickets Best Deals on New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks - NFC Wild Card tickets Best Deals on Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles - NFC Wild Card tickets You can see ticket selection and price ranges at a glance, and zoom into a row- level view to check out offers from multiple providers. The “Best Value" feature, quickly highlights tickets that are priced significantly lower than surrounding seats. If you want to confirm you’re getting a good... Read More If you’re searching for sports tickets in the US, things just got easier. Y ou can now compare tickets from over 50 leading tickets sites, check out the view from the seat and quickly find a broad selection of tickets from multiple providers, directly in Bing. As we mentioned last month , to help you make better ticket buying decisions we are incorporating FanSnap’s venue maps and comprehensive event catalogue into the Bing experience. With football play-offs in full swing, now you can quickly find ticket results for more than 15 million tickets. Best Deals on New York... Read More
Jan

05

20 11

Cast your vote and decide the “Most Decisive...

Today, Sports Illustrated is unveiling its list of the Most Decisive Moments over the course of the past 44 Super Bowls, presented by Bing. Most games come down to one play, one decision, one moment that decides the outcome. Sports Illustrated has compiled the Most Decisive Moments in Super Bowl history and users will be voting their way to decide on the most decisive moment of all time to be announced on Feb 4 th . At Bing, our goal is to make your game-day decisions easier , and combining the award-winning journalism from Sports Illustrated with Bing’s role as a decision engine has created a unique opportunity for fans to take part in this iconic event in a way that hasn't been done before. We’re excited to see fans decide and share their views on the most Decisive Moment, while introducing millions of football fans to Bing. The list, which will be featured in this week’s Sports Illustrated issue, the corresponding iPad app and prominently on SI.com, captures the critical decisions and decisive moments that changed the outcome of the game – such as David Tyree’s ball on helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII. You can check out these moments... Read More Today, Sports Illustrated is unveiling its list of the Most Decisive Moments over the course of the past 44 Super Bowls, presented by Bing. Most games come down to one play, one decision, one moment that decides the outcome. Sports Illustrated has compiled the Most Decisive Moments in Super Bowl history and users will be voting their way to decide on the most decisive moment of all time to be announced on Feb 4 th . At Bing, our goal is to make your game-day decisions easier , and combining the award-winning journalism from Sports Illustrated with Bing’s role as a decision engine has created... Read More
Jan

03

20 11

Bing hits the road with Toyota Entune

Today in Las Vegas, Toyota took the wraps off Toyota Entune , its upcoming in-vehicle navigation, entertainment and information experience. Entune offers advanced conversational voice recognition, integrated mobile apps and can be upgraded. Available on select models later this year, Bing for Mobile will ship as a featured app of Entune, giving drivers access to over 16 million points of interest. After downloading Entune and pairing a Bluetooth capable phone with a Toyota vehicle, you can begin accessing Bing via the in-car dashboard or by speaking instructions out loud. Simply search for what you’re looking for and the destination, point of interest or restaurant can be seamlessly sent to the navigation system. By bringing Bing to the car; we’re excited to help Toyota personalize the in-vehicle experience so you can easily access the information you need. To learn more about Entune check out: http://www.toyota.com/entune/ - Andy Chu, Director Product Management, Bing for Mobile Other posts of interest: Bing for Mobile updates launch today Bing for Mobile now available from all major US carriers Read More Today in Las Vegas, Toyota took the wraps off Toyota Entune , its upcoming in-vehicle navigation, entertainment and information experience. Entune offers advanced conversational voice recognition, integrated mobile apps and can be upgraded. Available on select models later this year, Bing for Mobile will ship as a featured app of Entune, giving drivers access to over 16 million points of interest. After downloading Entune and pairing a Bluetooth capable phone with a Toyota vehicle, you can begin accessing Bing via the in-car dashboard or by speaking instructions out loud. Simply search for... Read More