Bing, Google and Microsoft

Bing was caught trying to trick people into thinking they’re using Google
Bing is using a clever new trick to convince users into thinking that they're using Google by changing the look of the site.
Google calls out Microsoft for trickery over Bing’s response to ‘Google’ search query
Searching for “Google” on Microsoft Bing right now (when logged out) brings up a search experience that looks a lot like Google, with a graphic akin to one of the search giant’s signature Doodles, but is actually still Microsoft Bing.
Desperate for Bing Users, Microsoft Creates Sneaky Search Interface That Looks Like Google
This type of strategy is sometimes called a “dark pattern,” or a deceptive pattern that tricks users into doing something they did not intend. Below the Google-looking search bar, including a Google Doodle-esque cartoon, regular Bing results are displayed.
Microsoft is now tricking users into thinking Bing search is Google
Is imitation really the best form of flattery? In an effort to get more people to use Bing, Microsoft appears to be disguising its Bing searches as Google ones for any users seeking to ditch Microsoft's default for the world's most used search engine.
Microsoft accused of making Bing look just like Google search — and Google fires back
To trigger the Google result, you must use Bing without logging into a Microsoft account. The Google result has a search bar, an image that looks suspiciously like a Google Doodle, and even some tiny text under the bar, creating a Google-like design.
Google Warns Windows Users—Microsoft Is Tricking You
Google has suddenly hit back hard after Microsoft was seemingly caught capturing and diverting Google users within its Windows ecosystem. “New year, new low,” one Google exec posted on X, accusing the Windows-maker of “a long history of tricks to confuse users and limit choice.”
Microsoft is using Bing to trick people into thinking they’re on Google
Microsoft is pulling yet another trick to get people to use its Bing search engine. If you use Bing right now without signing into a Microsoft account and search for Google, you’ll get a page that looks an awful lot like... Google.
Bing Is Tricking People Into Thinking They're Using Google
In well over a decade of journalism, I've seen a fair amount of copied designs, but I've never seen anything as blatant as Bing's attempt to hoodwink people into believing they're using Google. Since time immemorial,
Bing pretends to be Google Search in a desperate attempt to retain users
Microsoft Bing is tricking unsuspecting users searching for Google by displaying a webpage that looks like Google Search.
Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine Reportedly Spoofed Its Results Page to Make It Appear Like Google
When searching for Google on Bing, Microsoft’s result page reportedly shows a design similar to Google’s home page.
Google Criticizes Bing For Mimicking Google’s Homepage
Microsoft faces backlash after Bing mimics Google's interface, sparking criticism from Google Chrome's security chief.
Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices In 6 Weeks—Forget Chrome And Android
The latest issue started when Google pushed out an update to its advertising ecosystem. The changes, it said, have been ...