Bing, Microsoft and Google Doodle
9to5google · 11h
Bing removes sneaky trick meant to make people think they’re using Google [U]
In a sneaky new move, Microsoft is trying to hide that people are using Bing when they try to get to Google. The new behavior, first spotted by Windows Latest, sees Bing’s search results page very quickly scroll down just enough to hide the “Microsoft Bing” logo.
Gizmodo · 9d
Desperate for Bing Users, Microsoft Creates Sneaky Search Interface That Looks Like Google
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 Doodle-esque cartoon, regular Bing results are displayed.
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