Pluggd “perfects” audio and video search, raises $1.65M

Pluggd “perfects” audio and video search, raises $1.65M

Declaring it has “perfected the user experience” for audio and visual search, Seattle start-up Pluggd has raised $1.65 million from Intel and angel investors to help it start distributing its technology.

If you haven’t played with Pluggd, you should. It provides that “wow” experience, giving you… Continue Reading

Qihoo raises $25M for new Web 2.0 search engine

Qihoo raises $25M for new Web 2.0 search engine

Qihoo, a fast-growing but controversial Chinese search engine for Web 2.0 content, has raised $25 million more in a second round of venture capital from credible U.S investors.

This is significant because Qihoo has launched a new kind of search engine, dedicated to Web 2.0 content… Continue Reading