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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 …
Peter Rip / EarlyStageVC:
The Power of Venture Myth  —  Some time ago when Skype-Hype was all the rage I made a flippant remark in this blog about Skype and Paris Hilton.  I couldn't really understand why the blogosphere was all atwitter - since nearly no one was really affected by the outcome, except a few employees (too few it turns out) and some VCs.
Discussion: Paul Kedrosky's …
Michael Arrington / TechCrunch:
Google Passes on Riya
Jeff Clavier / Software Only:   Riya: OK people, we were just playin' with Google
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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Warner Crocker / Life On the Wicked Stage:
Hi-Res Screen Preference On A Tablet PC  —  It is no secret that I prefer a high res screen on a Tablet PC and really enjoy the 1400 x 1050 screen resolution on the Toshiba Portege M200.  I'm a bit concerned that what we have seen predominantly in new Tablet PC releases this year have all come with lower res screens.
Discussion: jkOnTheRun and Rob Bushway
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 …
Discussion: Concurring Opinions and Techdirt
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 …
Discussion: Gizmodo
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Arn / Mac Rumors:
Light-weight Stylish Mac Laptops in 2006?
Discussion: Engadget and digg
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Daniel Terdiman / CNET News.com:
Wikipedia alternative aims to be 'PBS of the Web'  —  A new online information service launching in early 2006 aims to build on the model of free online encyclopedia Wikipedia by inviting acknowledged experts in a range of subjects to review material contributed by the general public.
Discussion: Marketing Pilgrim
Stefanie Olsen / CNET News.com:
A better way to count clicks?  —  Web publishers may soon have to change the way they count visitor traffic, whether they like it or not.  —  An Internet standards body is hammering out new rules for tallying traffic numbers on Web sites and their content partners, in an initiative called the Nomenclature Project.

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