Although Google's new privacy policies have proven controversial, that hasn't stopped the company from cementing its position as America's favorite search engine. According the latest survey from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 83% of American Internet users say they use Google to search most often while just 6% say they use Yahoo most often.
For Internet activists, last week's Web protests against two controversial copyright enforcement bills were a huge victory against three powerful and well-funded trade groups that pushed hard for passage of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act.