http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge Wikio - Technology - Internet - Blogosphere - Blogs - Don Dodge http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62758625 <p> <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A> announced yesterday the acquisition of Powerset, a natural language search engine. Techmeme has lots of stories about the acquisition. Today the stories are all a bout <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A>/Yahoo potential deals . But lets take a step back and look at how Powerset works and why it is an important development in search. There are two key things to consider; Powerset technology is more about indexing...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/search_engines/powerset" target="_blank">Powerset</a></p> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:56:08 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62758625 2008-07-02T15:56:08Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62654658 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A> has agreed to acquire Powerset, a Natural Language search engine, founded by <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Barney+Pell" class="deep u">Barney Pell</A>. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Satya+Nadella" class="deep u">Satya Nadella</A>, Senior Vice President, Search, Portal, and Advertising said on his blog; Powerset will join our core Search Relevance team, remaining intact in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/San+Francisco" class="deep u">San Francisco</A>. Powerset brings with it natural language technology that nicely...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/search_engines/powerset" target="_blank">Powerset</a></p> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:54:20 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62654658 2008-07-01T19:54:20Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62618953 <p>Over 600,000 laptops are reported lost or stolen every year at US airports according to a ComputerWorld story. The story, based on a survey by the Ponemon Institute says that 65% of them are never recovered. Laptops are most often lost at security checkpoints. Hotels and taxi cabs are also...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/mobile_computing/laptops" target="_blank">Laptops</a></p> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:52:57 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62618953 2008-07-01T15:52:57Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62505926 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A> is making a big investment in innovation in Cambridge, <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Massachusetts" class="deep u">Massachusetts</A>. The Boston Globe has a front page story about <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A>'s new Concept Development Center led by <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Reed+Sturtevant" class="deep u">Reed Sturtevant</A>. Reed was recruited by Ray Ozzie and his brother Jack to build the new lab. The Boston Globe story says; Boston...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/massachusetts/cities_and_towns/boston" target="_blank">Boston</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/massachusetts/cities_and_towns" target="_blank">Cities and Towns</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/us/states/massachusetts" target="_blank">Massachusetts</a></p> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:20:46 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62505926 2008-06-30T18:20:46Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62315082 <p>Not one single VC backed company went public in the 2nd quarter of 2008 according to the <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/New+York+Times" class="deep u">New York Times</A>. The last time that happened was 30 years ago. However, 2007 was one of the best years for IPOs since the dot com bubble of 1999. Such are the cycles...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/business/transportation/air_delivery_and_freight" target="_blank">Air Delivery and Freight</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/finance/investors/corporate_finance/ipos" target="_blank">IPOs</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/business/transportation" target="_blank">Transportation</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/business/transportation/air_delivery_and_freight/united_parcel_service" target="_blank">United Parcel Service</a></p> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:15:23 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62315082 2008-06-28T18:15:23Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62215866 <p>Dan'l Lewin is <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A>'s Corporate VP for Strategic and Emerging Business, based in Silicon Valley. I work in Dan'l's organization so it was a treat to read a story in the Chronicle about Dan'l's work with VCs and startups around the world. Dan'l is a legend in Silicon Valley where...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/telecommunication/software_and_services" target="_blank">Software and services</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/telecommunication/software_and_services/microsoft_corporation/steve_ballmer" target="_blank">Steve Ballmer</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/telecommunication" target="_blank">Telecommunication</a></p> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:23:50 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62215866 2008-06-27T17:23:50Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62190359 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Mike+Arrington" class="deep u">Mike Arrington</A> and <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Jason+Calacanis" class="deep u">Jason Calacanis</A> asked me again this year to participate on the TechCrunch 50 panel of experts. TechCrunch announced yesterday that Mark Cuban, <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Marc+Benioff" class="deep u">Marc Benioff</A>, and I will be on the panel. I am humbled…and honored to be mentioned with those guys. The complete list of “experts” is...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/bloggers" target="_blank">Bloggers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/bloggers/jason_calacanis" target="_blank">Jason Calacanis</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/web_2/techcrunch" target="_blank">TechCrunch</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology" target="_blank">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/web_2/weblogs_inc." target="_blank">Weblogs Inc.</a></p> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:57:40 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=62190359 2008-06-27T13:57:40Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=61977598 <p>Innovation drives our industry, attracts the best talent, attracts VC money, and wins fame for its leaders. Innovation leaders burst onto the scene, win early market leadership, but sometimes can't sustain the pace. Why do "fast followers" often jump in later and make fortunes? Is management responsible for the success...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:37:38 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=61977598 2008-06-25T23:37:38Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=61003014 <p>Comscore says Americans watched 11 Billion videos in April. Nearly 75% of Americans with Internet access watched at least one video. The "average" user watched 82 videos. Average length was 3 minutes. Hmm...I guess I am way below average. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/John+Paczkowski" class="deep u">John Paczkowski</A> at AllThingsD says most of those 11 billion videos...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:02:38 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=61003014 2008-06-18T01:02:38Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=59761443 <p>I woke up this morning and checked TechMeme to see what was happening in the tech world. Three stories jumped out at me. Amazon was down due to a Denial of Service attack. Twitter has been down many times over the past few weeks. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Dave+Winer" class="deep u">Dave Winer</A> says he needs a...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/electronic_commerce/online_store/amazon" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/memetracker" target="_blank">Memetracker</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/electronic_commerce/online_store" target="_blank">Online store</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology" target="_blank">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/social_network/twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p> Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:49:21 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=59761443 2008-06-07T19:49:21Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=59058760 <p>Is Web 2.0 headed for Bubble 2.0? That was the subject of debate at the TiECON East Confernece. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Fred+Wilson" class="deep u">Fred Wilson</A> (Unionsquare Ventures), Don Dodge (<A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A>), Nabeel Hyatt (Conduit Labs), and <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Brian+Balfour" class="deep u">Brian Balfour</A> (Viximo) had a lively debate and arrived at very different conclusions. All booms go bust - Business runs...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/business/automotive/daimler_ag/dodge" target="_blank">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology" target="_blank">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/web_2" target="_blank">Web 2</a></p> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:53:59 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=59058760 2008-06-02T13:53:59Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=58977798 <p>What is the social network 1% rule? Generally in a group of 100 people online, one will create content, 10 will "interact" with it (commenting or adding to it) and the other 89 will just view it. But, everyone benefits from the activities of the whole group. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Bradley+Horowitz" class="deep u">Bradley Horowitz</A>, an...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:40:08 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=58977798 2008-06-01T19:40:08Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=58376567 <p>At TiECON East, Friday, May 30th <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Fred+Wilson" class="deep u">Fred Wilson</A> and I will be debating "Web 2.0: Viable Business Model or Bursting Bubble?". <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/David+Cancel" class="deep u">David Cancel</A> (Lookery) will be moderating, and we will be joined by <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Brian+Balfour" class="deep u">Brian Balfour</A> (Viximo) and Nabeel Hyatt (Conduit Labs). All booms eventually go bust. Web 2.0 will too,...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet" target="_blank">Internet</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology" target="_blank">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/web_2" target="_blank">Web 2</a></p> Tue, 27 May 2008 17:12:50 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=58376567 2008-05-27T17:12:50Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=57633234 <p>TiECON East 2008 is coming up next week, May 29th and 30th at the Westin <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Waltham" class="deep u">Waltham</A>. The agenda is packed with excellent sessions with a great line up of speakers including <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Craig+Newmark" class="deep u">Craig Newmark</A>, founder of craigslist, and Desh Deshpande, founder of <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Sycamore+Networks" class="deep u">Sycamore Networks</A>. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Fred+Wilson" class="deep u">Fred Wilson</A> and I will be debating...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/leisure/lifestyle/classifieds_and_directories/craigslist/craig_newmark" target="_blank">Craig Newmark</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/leisure/lifestyle/classifieds_and_directories/craigslist" target="_blank">Craigslist</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/network_equipment/sycamore_networks" target="_blank">Sycamore Networks</a></p> Wed, 21 May 2008 11:38:18 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=57633234 2008-05-21T11:38:18Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=57350176 <p>ClearContext – is an organizer for <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A> Outlook email that analyzes how you handle email, who you respond to, what gets saved and what gets deleted, etc., then forms rules and priorities for how to deal with future email. I have been following ClearContext and Xobni for more than a...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Mon, 19 May 2008 12:55:19 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=57350176 2008-05-19T12:55:19Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56941424 <p>Some of the best minds in technology gathered at for The Churchill Club's annual dinner. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Eric+Savitz" class="deep u">Eric Savitz</A> of Barron's covered the event in detail. VentureBeat also has a nice summary including audience votes on the trends. The highlights, excerpted from <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Eric+Savitz" class="deep u">Eric Savitz</A> article, were; The rise of the “implicit” Internet....</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Thu, 15 May 2008 17:13:01 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56941424 2008-05-15T17:13:01Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56663125 <p>Xobni - is an organizer for <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Microsoft" class="deep u">Microsoft</A> Outlook email. The beta is now available to the public. I have been using Xobni for 6 months and love it. Xobni is inbox spelled backwards. Xobni compiles a summary for each email sender, extracts phone numbers, photos, organizes attachments in several different...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Tue, 13 May 2008 19:17:06 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56663125 2008-05-13T19:17:06Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56543214 <p>Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Beebo, Plaxo, Orkut, and MSN Spaces are the biggest well known social network spaces. But what about the 800 other sites scrambling for audiences in the social network space? Can they generate $1M in advertising revenue per month? Will they ever be profitable? USA Today says "Social...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/social_network/facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/professional_network/linkedin" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/social_network/orkut" target="_blank">Orkut</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/social_network/plaxo" target="_blank">Plaxo</a></p> Mon, 12 May 2008 23:01:53 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56543214 2008-05-12T23:01:53Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56335311 <p>The blogosphere has changed a lot in the two years that I have been posting here. Blogs used to be like online diaries for individual people to share their thoughts and observations. They still are, but the popularity and reach of blogging has not gone unnoticed. The big media guys...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere" target="_blank">Blogosphere</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/technology" target="_blank">Technology</a></p> Sat, 10 May 2008 21:08:39 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56335311 2008-05-10T21:08:39Z http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56333411 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Fred+Wilson" class="deep u">Fred Wilson</A> has a post today "Three reasons to use Disqus" which prompted this post "Three reasons to use IntenseDebate". For the uninitiated, Disqus and IntenseDebate are blog commenting widgets that manage comments in interesting ways. This week my friend Brad Feld asked me to try IntenseDebate. A while ago...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing" target="_blank">The Next Big Thing</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNextBigThing" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:35 GMT http://www.wikio.com/technology/internet/blogosphere/blogs/don_dodge?rinfoid=56333411 2008-05-10T20:20:35Z