For years now, Google has been the official stop for anyone wanting to search the Web. But two former Google employees have made their own Web site that they claim could over take Google.
The creators of Cuil, as it's called, say their new search engine has far less servers than Google, yet still indexes millions of pages more than their competitor. And unlike Google, Cuil doesn't collect your search history or IP address, so it's much more private. Cuil has other features, like giving you suggestions while you type in your search and no ads in the results. For now, Google is still much easier to navigate, but at least there's some competition out there.
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Most cable companies now offer you a discount when you combine your cable, phone and Internet bills into one. But now, one company is going even further by throwing in a free Nintendo Wii. Comcast and Nintendo are now teaming up to offer the exclusive deal that's available to new Comcast triple play customers. The deal runs until Aug. 17. If you sign up for Comcast preferred plus or premiere triple play package, you'll get the free Wii. And then you can hook it up to your new Internet connection and play against the world.
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Finally today's Link of the Day and a Web site that's bringing folks closer to their neighbors -- and helping them save some cash while they're at it. Check out neighborrow.com. The Web site lets you search for your location and then look for stuff you'd like to borrow from other "borrowers" in your neighborhood. It's a great way to get some of the little things in life -- without spending all of your cash. Or it could be a great way to get some of that junk out of your garage -- while not completely giving it up. You can also trade items on this site or even just give them away. The site uses its own currency called "Neighborrow Bucks," so you can sell a bunch of stuff and then turn around and buy something you want.