Google Similar Images Search Graduates from Google Labs Back in April, Google launched a new search feature in Labs that allowed users to find similar images. Initially rolled out for select images only, the capability is now being rolled out for what seems to be the majority of images in Google image search. This is particularly useful when search terms include homonyms, we think; and we applaud… Jolie O'Dell View comments
Analysis Facebook and World Peace: Really? If Facebook were a country, it would be the 3rd most populous country on earth behind China and India - but now Facebook thinks it can play Switzerland and lead a push for world peace. I'm not so sure that's a good idea. Facebook and the Persuasive (no, not pervasive, persuasive) Technology Lab at Stanford launched what they call the "dot… Social Marshall Kirkpatrick View comments
Analysis Calendaring, Scheduling Meetings: Timebridge CEO Interview Reveals Strategic Importance of This Space We have looked at Calendaring many times (such as in our round-up of 10 players). In our own work, we have started working with both Tungle and Doodle. To understand more about why this market is strategically interesting, we recently spoke with Yori Nelken, CEO of Timebridge (see our previous coverage here). Enterprise Bernard Lunn View comments
Apple Apple: Time to Drop Anti-PC Sarcasm from TV Ads I always looked forward to seeing new "I'm a Mac - I'm a PC" ads on television. As a long-time Mac fan and a marketing pro, I really admired these spots. They were smart and edgy, yet friendly. They were fun. They differentiated Macs from PCs. From a marketing perspective, they were appropriate to Apple's David fighting Microsoft's Goliath. And… Guest Author View comments
Startups Epic Fail: Startup Lemons Turned to Lemonade When so many conferences feature CEOs rehashing their past successes, FailCon does exactly the opposite. The event asks successful founders, investors and developers to discuss their past blunders and what they've learned from them. While this may seem like a series of sob stories, the result is actually a list of practical tips on how to reduce… Dana Oshiro View comments