Google 'Caffeine' to Jack Up Your Searches
A surreptitious message about possible search engine upgrades appeared on the Google Blog back in August, and the rumored changes, which have officially been dubbed 'Caffeine,' seem ready to launch at any time. Google originally stated that its "next-generation architecture" would incorporate "under the hood" modifications, expanding search parameters while maximizing both indexing speed and accuracy.
During a subsequent testing period, the Big G allowed Web developers to experiment with, and critique, 'Caffeine.' (The company is going to wait a few more years before unrolling Google 'Crystal Meth.' Badum bum!) Citing positive feedback, the Goog has proclaimed the test run a success, and has deemed the new, stimulated search engine ready for general consumption (barring Rupert Murdoch, apparently).
Google, which hasn't yet revealed an actual start date, says the updating process will be incremental and that casual users may not immediately notice a difference. If 'Caffeine' is anything like its namesake, though, we can give you some idea of what to expect: a significant slowdown, accompanied by highly irritable behavior, beginning around 3 p.m. [From: Mashable, via CNET]
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