Startpage And Instant Answers Bring Improved Private Image Search And Browsing

A new search engine has surface which brings a new approach to the concept of browsing. While fighting the likes of Google upfront is definitely an uphill battle, StartPage is looking to fill in a niche that currently doesn’t have any competition for the aforementioned developer. The new search engine experience focuses on searching for private images.

This opens up a lot of new possibilities but also opens the door for many concerns which need to be addressed, regarding safety. Many see this as a dangerous endeavor because it can potentially lead to ISP’s being able to sell customer sensitive information without needing to ask them. This is so because following the concept of this new search engine, sensitive information could be available straight in its search history.

It can get complicated fast

The situation is a bit more complicated than meets the eye as it is very hard to tell where the legal line is and if StartPage has crossed it. Speaking of lines, this developer is operating from across the border as it is based in the Netherlands. The US authorities have no jurisdiction there obviously so they can’t really intervene for as far as most are concerned.

This has allowed StartPage to use proxy to secure click through and also make it so users can search without being detected. The developer also released something called Instant Answers. Instant Answers can be very helpful as it used to search for important information and facilitate users even further.

It’s more than meets the eye

Many are concerned on what this search engine is able to accomplish truly and what kind of security vulnerabilities are featured on it. StartPage recognized the need of communicating and informing the public about what its product actually does, so it released a statement.

“In addition to serving Google search results in privacy, StartPage provides a free proxy link with every search result. When users visit third-party websites through the proxy links, no one can see them or interact with their browsers — not the websites, their advertising partners, or ISP’s. This protects against spyware, viruses, and annoying targeted ads that stalk users across the Internet.”

It can get complicated fast#

It’s more than meets the eye#

It can get complicated fast

It’s more than meets the eye