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DO NOT PUBLISH until Saturday, August 3The last seven days have provided another round of enticing headlines for investors to examine.For the first time in a while, Google

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(NASDAQ: GOOG) seemed to gain more headlines -- and more positive attention -- than its Cupertino, California-based competitor.Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) didn't stay out of the limelight though. In fact, it scored a few headlines for reportedly hiring Samsung (OTC: SSNLF) to build Retina Displays for the next-generation iPad Mini.Google and Apple were two of many companies in the spotlight this week.

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) and Earlybird Venture Capital were among the others building buzz in the tech world.Louis Bedigian is the Senior Tech Analyst and Features Writer of Benzinga. You can reach him at 248-636-1322 or louis(at)benzingapro(dot)com. Follow him @LouisBedigianBZ