Yahoo Mail, the mail application of the United States’ number-two search engine, got itself a handful of new features this week—unveiled in a beta, or test version—including additional drag-and-drop icon organization functionality, built-in calendars and maps, an e-mail preview pane, RSS reader and enhanced search capabilities, the Associated Press reports via HoustonChronicle.com.Any Web surfer using a Microsoft Internet Explorer browser on a Windows-based PC will be able to access the new test version, and Mozilla Firefox browser users with Macs or PCs will also have access, according to the AP.All users need to do to access the new features is sign in to their existing Yahoo Mail accounts or register for a new one, the AP reports. They’ll then have the option of switching back and forth between the old and new interfaces, according to the AP. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe Earlier this week, Yahoo announced a deal with PC maker Acer to preinstall a cobranded toolbar, as well as links to the Yahoo homepage and search engine, on Acer machines. Related Links: Yahoo China Sued for Copyright Violation by Music Site Yahoo, Acer Ink Homepage, Search Pact Yahoo Mobile Available for Windows Smart PhonesCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature Mastercard preps for the post-quantum cybersecurity threat A cryptographically relevant quantum computer will put everyday online transactions at risk. Mastercard is preparing for such an eventuality — today. By Poornima Apte Sep 22, 2023 6 mins CIO 100 CIO 100 CIO 100 feature 9 famous analytics and AI disasters Insights from data and machine learning algorithms can be invaluable, but mistakes can cost you reputation, revenue, or even lives. These high-profile analytics and AI blunders illustrate what can go wrong. By Thor Olavsrud Sep 22, 2023 13 mins Technology Industry Generative AI Machine Learning feature Top 15 data management platforms available today Data management platforms (DMPs) help organizations collect and manage data from a wide array of sources — and are becoming increasingly important for customer-centric sales and marketing campaigns. By Peter Wayner Sep 22, 2023 10 mins Marketing Software Data Management opinion Four questions for a casino InfoSec director By Beth Kormanik Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Media and Entertainment Industry Events Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe