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Y Combinator Now Accepting Applicants With No Idea 2

By Techli Team March 14, 2012

Startup accelerators like Y Combinator and Techstars are notorious for accepting a team into the program even if they aren't sure that their idea will work.  Both Paul Graham of Y Combinator and David Cohen of Techstars believe the team matters more than the idea. After all, they help hundreds of...

Instagram Android App Surfaces At SXSW; Systrom Says Better Than iPhone App 3

By Corey Cummings March 13, 2012

After several months of waiting, Instagram’s Android app made its first appearance at SXSW this...

SXSW: 5 Great Things About Being Minecraft’s Director Of Fun 4

By Edward Domain March 13, 2012

For those that don't know, Minecraft is an addicting game or horrible disease depending on who you...

SXSW: Oprah Network Star Zach Anner Planning New Launch 5

By Edward Domain March 13, 2012

Last year when Oprah Winfrey left her show after 25 years to launch OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) she...

Tech.li Exclusive: Chicago’s TechNexus Announces Roster of Spring 2012 Collaborators 6

By Techli Team March 13, 2012

TechNexus, Chicago's first co-working space for tech entrepreneurs, announced today its spring...

Yahoo Vs. Facebook: The 10 Patents In Plain English 7

By Jason Rowley March 13, 2012

Yahoo is suing Facebook over 10 patents. Here's what they are & what they mean in plain...

Navy Begins Testing Electromagnetic Rail Gun, Quake Fans Salivate 8

By Corey Cummings March 13, 2012

Last month the U.S. Navy began testing on an electromagnetic railgun built by BAE Systems. The Navy...

My Google+ Hangout Speed Painting with Artist Cliff Roth 9

By Andrew Torba March 13, 2012

Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend an hour with one of the most innovative artists on the...

Visual.ly Takes On Designers; Pros Not Worried 10

By Jon Christian March 13, 2012

What do cobblers, vinyl record manufacturers and blacksmiths have in common?  Technological...

Google & Historypin Honor The Queen’s 60th Anniversary 11

By Jon Christian March 13, 2012

[youtube id="UurA34Kzpl8" width="600" height="350"] Google announced yesterday that the web...

Microsoft’s New Voice Translation Software Helps You Speak 26 Languages 12

By Corey Cummings March 13, 2012

Microsoft recently unveiled software that can translate your words into another language in your...

Netflix Launches “Just For Kids” Suite 13

By Corey Cummings March 13, 2012

Netflix announced that it will be expanding its section of family friendly movies on the instant...

The Coupon Doc: Extreme Couponing For Medications 14

By Michelle Doellman March 12, 2012

*This story is seventh in a series featuring the initial Healthbox Accelerator participants. THE...

Path 2.1 Update Encourages Deeper Sharing And Engagement 15

By Techli Team March 12, 2012

Mobile social life streaming app Path has had a rocky rise to the top of the app store. First, the...