Have you ever had a question or message for an official at a government agency? Or maybe you have been searching for a specific political topic and just can’t seem to find enough information on it. With MuckRock’s online Open Government search tool, you can now electronically request information from thousands of government agencies at…
Read MoreeBay, Etsy and Amazon have been the catalysts for millions of successful online businesses. In 2009, online sales accounted for 6% of all retail sales, and Forrester projects this number to rise to $250 billion by 2014, representing 8% of all retail sales. Yet these online sellers face a unique funding dilemma when they are…
Read MoreNew York City-based DocumentCloud helps journalists be more transparent and engaging and simplifies investigative reporting. DocumentCloud, founded in 2009 by editorial and news application developers from ProPublica and the New York Times, makes it easier for journalists to publish and analyze document source material, and it keeps those documents available for future research, reporting, and review.
Read MoreParis, France-based Owni is a collaborative media platform focused on the future of journalism, society, tech and digital news sourced from an alliance of almost 1,000 influential bloggers. Open source and published under a creative commons license, OWNI is a pioneer in augmented and data-journalism. Owni got its start when founder Nicolas Voisin created the…
Read MoreIf you haven’t joined the gaming revolution to make your site fun and interactive, now is the time. TwoChop offers a Gamification platform that enables partner publishers to turn any content-driven site into a fun site using text, pictures, music, video and data. TwoChop’s contextual microgaming platform pushes relevant, quick-engagement games to users multiple times…
Read MoreCollecting, aggregating and visualizing geospatial data from on-the-ground sources are three critical features of Ushahidi, a crowdsourcing application which has been used to aggregate information in the aftermath of the earthquakes in New Zealand, Chile, and Haiti, as well as wildfires in Russia. For those who set out to use this open source software, it’s…
Read MoreViKi, a play on video and wiki, is an international video site for global TV series and movies, translated in 100+ languages by a community of avid fans. With over 1 billion streams and 100 million words translated into over 146 languages, ViKi brings entertainment to new audiences and unlocks markets for content owners.
Read MoreTake a second and think about all of the valuable documents, photos, media, and personal information that you have on your computer. Losing it or having it stolen would be totally devastating. Now, with GadgetTrak, you can have peace of mind when it comes to your electronic devices. GadgetTrak uses the latest theft recovery software…
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NeighborGoods helps you save money, live more sustainably, and strengthen ties within your local community by sharing goods and skills with your neighbors. Did you know that Americans spend $22 billion a year on self-storage? According to the Self Storage Association, there is over seven square feet of self-storage for every man, woman and child…
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Sphero is an innovative robotic ball that puts a whole new spin (pun intended) on the interactive experience by turning your smart phone into a robot controller. This new game platform, which is open to developers, changes the way we use our smart phones and takes gaming to a whole new level. The Sphero ball,…
Read MoreHeading to SXSW? If you want the real scoop on all the various sessions and happenings at SXSW Interactive, take a look at the new mobile web application Hit It or Quit It from Ascentium. You know the routine. You’re scrolling through the event program and come to a session with an intriguing name and…
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If you have always wanted to be a rock star, head on over to BreakoutBand, the first social music experience that allows anyone to make their own music, regardless of experience. On BreakoutBand, you can create original songs, share songs with friends, get fans, and compete for awards. Their platform for self-expression through music is…
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Worried about what may be happening at home or in the office when you’re not there? Try out GotoCamera, a startup that provides mobile and Web-based video monitoring. GotoCamera’s service allows non-technical people to use off-the-shelf webcams to easily and affordably monitor their homes while on vacation; kids who are under the care of a nanny;…
Read MoreEver fancy yourself a teacher? Itching to share your expertise with the world? Startup Udemy (Academy of You) offers a simple-to-use online course publishing tool. With Udemy, you can find or create a course on just about anything. Just choose from one of eleven course categories, from academic to hobbies and crafts. Creating a course is free and easy—in…
Read MoreSeveral months ago we mentioned that once again, we’ve partnered with SXSW to kick off the SXSW Accelerator program with a Tech Cocktail event of epic proportion. Since then, we’ve been heads down focused on finding a great venue, working with amazing and creative sponsors and most importantly, designing a great experience. We’re so pleased…
Read MoreJust in time to take advantage of the recovering job market, Austin-based tech startup Entreave announced that have secured seed funding from angel investors. Their match-making platform will do for job seekers and companies what eHarmony has done for singles: quickly and efficiently screen and match talent with companies and recruiters. Gone are broad keyword…
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Two months after the iPad 2 debuted in March, around 40% of users surveyed said their iPad was their primary computer, up from around 30%... Read More
There are a number of startup accelerator and incubator programs in the United States. We are fans of these programs (not to be confused with... Read More
We are excited to announce the participating startups for Tech Cocktail's South by Southwest (SXSW) event: #Startuplife Celebration presented by .CO. It was one of... Read More
With our Startup Mixology Conference coming up next week followed by our classic Tech Cocktail DC Summer mixer which will showcase a handful of early-stage... Read More