Powerset Vs Google Vs Yahoo

Powerset unveiled tools for searching Wikipedia that use conversational phrasing instead of keywords, marking the first step of its challenge to established Web search services such as Google. Powerset also has features that help you locate facts within articles "Explore Facts"; used to extract, navigate and explore.

I took part in Jason Calacanis' (CEO of Mahalo and owner of a Tesla Roadster) video-cast on the effectiveness of Powerset and he invited us to carry out our own searches and post the results for a Mahalo mug!

Comparisons on 3 search fields: where is singapore, how tall is singapore flyer and is there a grand prix night race.

where is singapore: powerset got it loads of unrelated hits on singapore (film festivals etc) but google got it spot on.

how tall is singapore flyer: powerset did pretty well.

is there a grand prix night race was interesting. powerset failed. google and yahoo did pretty well. In Yahoo, it showed a Wikipedia listing of Singapore Grand Prix which states that it is the first night race.

So wonder why Powerset didn't show that result.











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