Google had its fourth quarter earnings call this afternoon, and with it they announced that Larry Page is replacing Eric Schmidt as CEO of Google. Eric Schmidt will become the Chairman of Google on April 4th, 2011. Schmidt has been running Google since August 2001 which is nearly 10 years now, and a very long…
Read MoreGoogle has produced a gadget showing top search terms for 2010. The look back includes views by region, topic, and popular category. Chatroulette took the top space for the fastest rising global search term, while iPad took the top spot in the US. Watch the video (above) for quick look back at 2010 in search.
Read MoreThe internet has changed the way we shop – from the way we research what to buy, to the way we actually purchase. Often, online research will lead to an online purchase, or send you searching for a particular store you need to get to. Despite all the focus on “local” search, there’s still a…
Read MoreSocial search has been talked about for years and to date no one company has nailed it. So we are interested to see if the integration of Facebook into Bing will create a sticky social search experience. Past attempts have failed because they were social but they expected the users to help dictate search results….
Read MoreGoogle has admitted it recorded data from open wifi networks in Britain which included personal information. Is this surprising from a company that has a motto reminding them “Don’t Be Evil”? We would expect more from Google. From dailymail.co.uk Google was accused of spying on households yesterday after it admitted secretly copying passwords and private…
Read MoreFirst, you could type your search into Google.com. Next, you could tell your search to Google, using your phone. Now, Google has unveiled visual search: Google Goggles. Although Google Goggles has been available on the Android since December, last week marked its debut on the iPhone. According to the Google Mobile Blog: “Computer vision is…
Read MoreHere at TECH cocktail we cover a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurism and technology industry trends. As social media has taken over the web, several important digital marketing tools have taken a back seat. So, in this post we’d like to highlight the importance of search engine marketing to your businesses. Recently we…
Read MoreIn a world that demands information, breaking news, and constant updates, sometimes it’s hard to find out what’s really hot. Twitter and Facebook have played a big role in the real-time news experience, sharing trending topics and news feed updates with social recommendation mechanisms built in. Bigger companies like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo have also been…
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to find a movie line online? Or find a particular scene and jump right to it? AnyClip, a New York-based start-up is looking to deliever a product that allows you to do just that. With AnyClip, you’ll be able to re-live any moment from any movie, ever. That’s its mission anyway….
Read MoreTwitter’s monetization plans have been the topic of a number of conversations and debates over the years as this start-up has grown in prominence. It looks like those days are close to over as Twitter has revealed plans to create an advertising platform similar to that of Google’s Adsense and Adwords programs. According to a…
Read MoreI know Google has been making a few different announcements recently regarding integrating real-time search but I just encountered a new user interface in Google for the first time. They even released this video about the new real-time search: If you do a search for “tech cocktail twitter” or “frank gruber twitter” you will find…
Read MoreSpecial thank you to When.com, our premier sponsor for TECH cocktail DC 5. When.com is the hyper-local guide for your hyper-active lifestyle. When.com helps you to pinpoint restaurants, events and activities in your neighborhood. Its unique tools for Hot Tickets and Dining Deals can help to save you time and money. When.com also throws user-generated…
Read MoreYou have probably seen the Lijit search widget on a number of sites around the Web. It offers some great site search analytics in a manageable and easy to digest format. I even get a weekly statistics email from Lijit keeping me updated as to how search is performing every week and what people are…
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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