Kumo Search
Kumo is a Japanese term that can be used as a synonym for “heaven”, “sea spider”. It is also one of the new domains bought by Microsoft, and it appears that the domain kumo.com (notice the favicon) will host the new search engine.
Rumors say that the new engine will be launched during mid 2009, but some say that not only search will be on that domain, but other alternative services will be provided through other similar domains that Microsoft has recently acquired, including:
* Kumosearch.com
* Kumopics.com
* Kumowiki.com
* Kumogroups.com
* Kumotravel.com
According to TechCrunch, Microsoft’s strategy is to bring together all those under Live.com Microsoft applications that have to do with social networks and to help productivity. This portal will give access to services such as email, calendar, photos, groups, etc. Microsoft has confirmed the acquisition of the domain Kumo.com, but has not provided any details about his plans with it.
