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Munjal / Recognizing Deven:
Riya Rumors — For the past few months, there have been many speculations about our future as an independent company. For various legal reasons I couldn't and still can't directly comment on these. However, at this time, Riya continues as an independent team fully focused on making our photo search dream a reality.
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Scobleizer / Microsoft Geek Blogger:
Riya not recognized by Google — I've heard many rumors about Riya over the past few weeks. One strong rumor, reported by Om Malik, among others, was that Riya was getting purchased by Google. — I know our M&A guys had met with Riya too and had passed on the deal after negotiations got too expensive …
Michael Arrington / TechCrunch:Google Passes on Riya
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Rodrigo A. Sepúlveda Schulz, Conversion Rater, Recognizing Deven and Incremental Blogger
Rob Bushway / Tablet PC MVP:
A weekend of using the Thinkpad Tablet PC — It has been a fun weekend using the Thinkpad X41 Tablet PC. I've been to one conference at church, taken it with me on various outings, and then used it at church. I've also spent the day with it on the couch watching football, watching 24 at night, etc.
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Saul Hansell / New York Times:
AOL's Choice of Google Leaves Microsoft as the Outsider — This time, it was Microsoft that was snubbed at the last minute. — In 1996, America Online agreed to offer Netscape's Internet browser to its five million customers. A day later, the nonbinding agreement was shunted aside …
Russell Shaw / IP Telephony, VoIP, Broadband:
Web 2.0? It doesn't exist — No, I am not turning into a "flat-earther." The world is pear-shaped, Pluto is not a planet, and global warming exists. — But Web 2.0 does not exist. — The advances being touted under the general umbrella of Web 2.- advances written about with considerable skill …
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USA Today:
This is the Google side of your brain — As more people find themselves spending much of the day within arm's reach — or even pocket's reach — of something that can tap into the Internet, search engine Google quickly is taking the place of not only a trip to the library, but also a call home to Mom …
Jason Tan / taipeitimes.com:
Apple will rule notebook roost: study — CENTER STAGE: Apple Computer Inc, buoyed by the iPod effect and its new range of stylish, light notebook models, is set to take control of that market, researchers predict — Among all brand-name notebook-computer makers, Apple Computer Inc is set …
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Joshua / del.icio.us:
continued hiccups — Due to the power outage earlier in the week, we are dealing with a number of continued hiccups. We've taken everything offline to properly rebuild and restore everything. I apologize and hope to have this resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued patience.
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Sam Varghese / Sydney Morning Herald:
End near for Mac version of IE — Microsoft will cease support for the Mac version of Internet Explorer from December 31 and stop development of the program, the company says on its website. — No further security or enhancement updates will be provided. — The initial announcement was made in June 2003.
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Jessie Seyfer / Mercury News:
Personal shopper Companies sending merchandise information to cell phone users — Everyone knows cell phones are good for communicating. But shopping? — Marketers hope so. In fact, several companies are experimenting with better ways to send merchandise information to mobile phones …
Pamela Parker / ClickZ:
YSM Brings Creative Standards in Line with Google's — In what it says is an effort to be easier on consumers' eyes, Yahoo! Search Marketing (YSM) is shortening its text ads from 190 characters in the body to just 70. — The new 70 character limit brings Yahoo!'s standards more in line with Google's.
Katie Zezima / New York Times:
Rural Living, but With Access to High-Speed Internet Service — NEW VINEYARD, Me. - Rob Newell spends his days fixing high-speed Internet connections. But when he returns to his home office here in western Maine, a two-hour drive from Portland, Mr. Newell is forced to use an abysmally slow dial …
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Tom Zeller Jr / New York Times:
Social Commentary, or Just a Dog's Opinion? — THE Entertainment Software Association's publication "Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry" for 2005 opens with this assertion from Sheldon Brown, a visual arts professor and director of the Center for Research in Computing …
Dave Winer / Dave's Wordpress Blog:
More than a common export format — As discussed in the comments of the previous post on this subject, a commonly supported export format is an important first step, but it is not enough. Here's what else is needed. — 1. The export must be automatic. It must be done by the software, and kept up to date.
Eric Bangeman / Ars Technica:
"Analog hole" legislation introduced — A frightening bit of legislation was introduced to the US House Judiciary Committee on Friday. The Digital Transition Content Security Act of 2005 (PDF) is sponsored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) (PDF) …
