Traditional search is evolving, with apps taking more of a role in helping people get to the information they need. As part of that, Yahoo is launching both iPhone and Android apps for app discovery, as well as a desktop app search experience. TechCrunch’s Erick Schonfeld tested the iPhone app called Yahoo! AppSpot, which helps you find the best apps according to your interests, similar to Chomp, Appsfire, or Disrupt startup Do@. READ MORE
Monday through Wednesday in New York City TechCrunch is holding its Disrupt Battlefield competition in which hopeful founders and entrepreneurs submit their young, unseen start-up companies for the opportunity to try winning the $50,000 prize while launching in front of an all-star panel made up of innovators, angel investors, venture capitalists and tech influencers. Monday featured three Battlefields: Disrupting Commerce, Disrupting Location and Disrupting Search and Discovery. These start-ups made presentations in the Disrupting Search and Discovery category: READ MORE
