In an effort to compete against Google (NSDQ: GOOG) and hoping other developers can help it get some search mojo back, Yahoo will let developers, general users (and even rivals) build customized search services on top of its core engine. The new service is called "Build Your Own Search," or BOSS. Besides search, Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) is also unlocking its image and news databases to let outsiders ...

The University of Miami's Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies ( ICCAS ) announced the launch of three databases to help academics, students, Cuba-followers and the general public research Cuban history, economics and business opportunities. "As part of their Cuba Transition Project , the ...