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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:15:55 -0800

Open is as Open Does
Why I'm happy to be working at Google: The meaning of open (Official Google Blog). Open technology and open information are ultimately about freedom and control. Open technology gives everyone freedom to invent, compete, and improve the world; open...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:43:40 -0800

Google Nexus One Gets Extensive Interface Walkthrough [Nexus One]
We've seen its startup before, and those brave souls who've installed 2.1 on the Droid have shown us what the next Android version looks like, but this video shows the Nexus One's interface in more detail than we've seen yet. Sure, it's very much...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:43:18 -0800

Blippy’s Philip Kaplan on the Last Frontier of Private Info
Is nothing sacred anymore? Is privacy just an outdated construct in light of new ways to harness personal information? That’s what it seems like these days. Blippy, a new startup incubated by Charles River Ventures, is trying to push the private/public...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:56:16 -0800

Elements of a Successful Standard Community
At the last W3C meeting in Santa Clara, David Recordon gave a great presentation about the Open Web community. He concluded (taunting the audience a bit) with a simple question: “Why should Facebook join the W3C,” given the progress and success made...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:52:47 -0800

Twitter's Biz Stone Looks Back at 2009 and Forward to 2010: We're Now an Information Network, People!
While conducting a video tour of Twitter’s hip new HQ in San Francisco, BoomTown also sat down to do a video interview with Twitter Co-founder Biz Stone. I did a similar interview with Stone, as well as CEO Evan Williams, in the spring, which now seems...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:48:36 -0800

HP Investigating Alleged 'Racist' Facial-Tracking Software
HP is investigating the facial-tracking software used with some of its PCs after a YouTube video surfaced that seems to show software failing to recognize African-Americans. In the video, the facial-tracking software and camera responds to a white woman...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:45:13 -0800

It's Time To Reclaim "Geek" [Rant]
A professor recently declared "nerd" and "geek" derogatory words, to "be avoided." I agree it should be avoided—but for different reasons. It was pretty surprising to read Dr. David Anderegg's comments in the New York...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:57:49 -0800

On “Custom XML”
I see that Microsoft lost an appeal in the “Custom XML” litigation, and may be forced to disable that functionality in Microsoft Office. This is a short backgrounder explaining what “Custom XML” is about, and why nobody should...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:57:20 -0800

Austin Analyst: Foursquare vs Gowalla
Originally published on Austin Startup Since I moved to Austin in October, Foursquare’s game of location-based tag has held my interest, allowing me to familiarize myself with the town a bit better and connect quicker with people in the tech scene. I...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:34:58 -0800

For All the Gloom Around RSS, Readers Continue to Climb
Skimming many of the leading technology outlets, you would think RSS had given up its ghost, making way for new services, like Twitter. Just this week, ReadWriteWeb claimed the RSS reader market was in "disarray" and continued a "decline". This came...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:16:50 -0800

New Blog Post: For All the Gloom Around RSS, Readers Continue to Climb in '09 http://goo.gl/fb/694G
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:19:37 -0800

Sharing. Caring? Or Crazy?
I like to share. I really do. There’s a lot of things I’ve shared over the past 7 months that well, when I look back…I’m surprised that I did a lot of the time. But honestly, it was all worth it. If you could see the emails/facebook...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:19:20 -0800

Googling the meaning of open
The official Google Blog has a long, long Bill Clintonesque essay on the “meaning of open” that goes on and on with nuggets like this: “The topic of open seems to be coming up a lot lately at Google. I’ve been in meetings where we’re discussing...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:17:57 -0800

On Dying, Mothers, and Fighting for Your Ideas
The doctor cleared his throat. “I’m sorry, but I have bad news.” He paused, looking down at the floor. He looked back up at her. He started to say something and then stopped, looking back down at the floor. That’s when Pat began to cry. She’d...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:23:12 -0800

Seven Reasons You Should Care About Disclosure on Twitter | davefleet.com http://ff.im/-dfode
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:22:49 -0800

Seven Reasons You Should Care About Disclosure on Twitter | davefleet.com
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:21:02 -0800

If Wireless Service is Now Available on BART in the Transbay Tube, Why Can’t I Get Service?
The SF Chronicle reported yesterday that wireless service is apparently available in the Transbay Tube now between Oakland and San Francisco. From the Chronicle: “(12-21) 21:51 PST — The latest wireless hot spot? Under the bay between San...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:17:59 -0800

The Data-Crunching Powerhouse Behind ‘Avatar’
It takes a lot of rendering horsepower to create the stunning visual effects behind blockbuster movies like James Cameron's new Avatar. Here's a look at the high-density data center in New Zealand where Weta Digital brings the mythical worlds of Middle...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:29:00 -0800

Twitter Economics
Source: ShutterstockWith a $1 billion valuation, Twitter is becoming, according to Co-Founder Evan Williams, an information network, a practically priceless exchange for connections, information, and the resulting activity that ensues.Indeed, Twitter...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:22:21 -0800

Voice May Join Google’s Enterprise Lineup
GrandCentral, which Google acquired in 2007, relaunched as Google Voice way back in March. It’s still technically in private beta, but invitations aren’t all that hard to find. From what we’ve heard, Google is very seriously planning to add a...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:47:40 -0800

Re: For All the Gloom Around RSS, Readers Continue to Climb in '09
I did mention that "it is also expected that some top blogs here are bundled", but I did not specifically mention Google Reader. It has been a long time since I looked at what they have in their bundled feeds. Worth a review though.
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:38:30 -0800

Old friend and Mac fan @shtick says an actor in the new Target commercial has a strong resemblance to me. What say you? http://bit.ly/51wIDS
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:34:51 -0800

Progress on the Open Web is Finally Reaching a Tipping Point
Today provided several serendipitous stories which is what led me to write this post along with its headline. I’ll start with some of my own observations. One of the biggest barriers towards allowing a simpler and more fluid Lifestreaming experience is...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:30:44 -0800

Shazam's Paid App Pays Off As It Aims For 100 Million Users
When free music identifier Shazam, one of iPhone’s flagship apps, launched a paid version in November, many existing users would have been forgiven for being annoyed by a new five-uses-a-month limit...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:29:44 -0800

The Browser Wars: A Style Guide
Dear Tech Journalist and/or Editor: Thank you for covering the browser market. Many users don’t understand that they have a choice of browser and by discussing the alternatives you help promote a healthy ecosystem and honest competition. In covering...
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