米AOL、新サイトのベータ版を公開

米America Onlineは2005年6月22日、新サイトをベータ版として公開した。新サイトでは１クリックでAOLインスタントメッセンジャーやメールにアクセスできるようにしたほか、検索インターフェースを刷新しウェブからローカル、音楽、ビデオ、旅行まであらゆる情報検索の利便性を向上させた。キーワード入力中に絞り込みキーワードを表示したり、より適切な検索結果を得られるであろう検索機能を提示する"Smartbox Suggestions"機能も実装されている。

AOLベータ
http://startpage.aol.com/beta.adp

News and Updates

Welcome to the AOL.com Beta Test. The new AOL.com offers Web users access to AOL's industry leading communication products, programming and content for free.

Features in this initial beta include:

* One-click access to AOL's communication products including the AOL Instant Messaging service and the new AIM Mail service.
* LiveWeb™ featuring top Blogs and the latest buzz on the Web.
* A comprehensive search experience which allows you to search for information across the Web, local information for your city, images, news, products, travel, video and more -- all from one place.
* Video and Audio on Demand showcasing the best of AOL Radio and AOL Video features like TV's Top Five.
* A Find It Center to help you find what you want: maps, travel, jobs, autos, real estate event tickets and more.
* Local content highlighting the top events and venues near you.

As you explore the beta site, please use the Message Board link to the left to let us know what you think: we want to know what you like, what you don't, and what we may have missed. And, as always, if you experience any problems, please let us know by filing a detailed bug report.

Coming Soon:
As beta testing progresses, new AOL.com features will continue to be introduced including an innovative Video Hub and a personalized My AOL experience. Stay tuned for more on these and other new features and services.