Google this: Microsoft and Facebook are broadening their search pact to let Bing power Facebook’s Web search return universal features such as images, maps and other information. Facebook will also regain total control over selling its display ads, signaling that the world’s leading social network is ready to strike on its own in the competitive display ad market versus Google, Yahoo and, yes, even Microsoft. Jon Tinter, general manager for Microsoft, said in a blog post Feb. 5 that Microsoft will in 2010 provide full access to great Bing features beyond a set of links, including richer answers combined with tools that help customers make faster, smarter decisions.
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Microsoft and Facebook are broadening their
search pact to let Bing power Facebook’s Web search return more than just links,
including allowing Bing to power Web search on Facebook outside the United States.
Facebook will also regain total control over selling its
display ads, sign…