IRVINE, CA, May 31, 2007 --AskMeNow, Inc. (OTCBB: AKMN) today announced a preliminary agreement with the Wikimedia Foundation to introduce a natural language desktop search and mobile search of Wikipedia, the vast online encyclopedia of knowledge.
The beta site for the desktop search will allow individuals to ask queries, provide feedback, edit content and assist in the implementation of AskMeNow's semantic search into the world's largest user-generated database of information.
This natural language search will offer users a distinct new search experience. Users will be able to simply ask a query and receive the specific answer directly from Wikipedia's knowledgebase.
Pending the completion of a successful desktop Beta, AskMeNow and the Wikimedia Foundation will also launch a free Mobile Wikipedia service allowing users to ask queries and get answers directly from their cell phones.
"AskMeNow is extremely excited about the opportunity to provide a unique service to one of the worlds most popular user generated sites," said AskMeNow CEO Darryl Cohen. "We look forward to working side by side with the many volunteers that make Wikipedia one of the Internet's top ten sites. Together with the Wikimedia Foundation, we will establish new ways to interact with Wikipedia's content without jeopardizing the uniqueness that has made it so successful."
Initially, natural language search will be available in English followed by other languages over ensuing months. For more information visit www.askwiki.com.
About AskMeNow
AskMeNow is the easiest, most convenient way to access information on the Internet or from local content from your cell phone or mobile PDA device. The first mobile lifestyle network, AskMeNow utilizes its proprietary technology to offer a natural language-based interaction and dynamic content provision platform designed for simple and quick information retrieval. AskMeNow launched officially in November 2005. The Company is based in Irvine, California. Please visit www.askmenow.com for more information.
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