Topic: General
Google to kill off Google Reader, Snapseed for Mac in continued service culling
2013/13/03, 07:03 pm
Google on Wednesday announced the continuation of its "spring cleaning" that began in 2011, with the latest services to fall under the hatchet being Google Reader and the desktop version of Snapseed, among others.
ITC delays decision on Samsung patent claims against Apple until May
2013/13/03, 06:03 pm
The U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday announced that it will delay final judgment of assertions that Apple infringed on certain FRAND patents owned by Samsung when it made the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Training docs reveal Macs, iPhones, iPads heading to Staples in late March
2013/13/03, 02:03 pm
The timeline for Apple gear to go on sale at office supply chain Staples may have gotten a bit clearer, as internal training documents point to a late-March date for the retailer to begin selling not only Apple accessories, but iPhones and iPads, as well as Mac notebooks at some locations.
Andy Rubin leaves Google's Android team for 'new chapter' at same company
2013/13/03, 01:03 pm
Google Android chief Andy Rubin is leaving his position, the company announced on Wednesday, to take on an undefined "new chapter" at the company.
Teardown finds Pebble smart watch unrepairable but built to last
2013/13/03, 08:03 am
A disassembly of the new Pebble smart watch has found that the waterproof wrist accessory is nearly impossible to repair internally, but its infrequently charged battery should last for up to a decade.
French Apple Stores prohibited from making employees work after hours, fined 10K euros
2013/13/03, 07:03 am
Seven Apple Stores in France can no longer force employees to work after doors close, as a Paris court has banned the company from such activity following complaints from labor unions.
Dropbox brings easier file sharing and notification to updated desktop client
2013/12/03, 04:03 pm
In an update to its desktop software on Tuesday, cloud storage giant Dropbox made a number of user interface design changes to its OS X menu bar asset, allowing direct access to file sharing, recently changed files and more.
Apple patents reliable social networking system that tracks 'stalkers' and 'spammers'
2013/12/03, 05:03 am
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent for a social networking system that institutes a number of database-level features to ensure reliable "friend states," or how users interact with each other.
Gmail revamps mobile web client with iOS app design cues
2013/11/03, 09:03 pm
Google on Monday announced the introduction of a refreshed version of its mobile web client, which takes some of the best UI features found in the iOS app and integrates them into a version available on most mobile operating systems.
LinkedIn to reportedly acquire Pulse newsreader for over $50M in content creation push
2013/11/03, 06:03 pm
Business networking giant LinkedIn is reported to be in late stage talks to purchase popular newsreader Pulse in a deal worth "tens of millions" of dollars, with the buy seen as part of a larger push into content creation and consumption.
Fujifilm to help PC makers take on Apple with new touchscreen tech
2013/11/03, 03:03 pm
As the slumping PC industry tries to regain ground against post-PC devices like Apple's iPad, it may get a boost from new, cheaper touchscreen technology from Fujifilm and other lesser-known companies.
Apple suppliers Foxconn, TSMC to each add 5,000 jobs
2013/11/03, 11:03 am
Two of Apple's top suppliers are reportedly adding staff in apparent anticipation of an uptick in demand for their services.
Philips releases Hue LED light bulb SDK and official APIs to iOS developers
2013/11/03, 05:03 am
Philips on Monday launched a software developer program for the Hue line of iOS-controlled "smart LED" light bulbs, allowing app makers to integrate the lighting solution into third-party products.
First Look: Apple's iCloud data center site in Reno, Nevada
2013/09/03, 05:03 pm
Apple has more in its pipeline than just new Macs and iOS products; the company is aggressively planning out and building new data centers to support iCloud and related iTunes features. Here's a look at the next major construction project planned at the new Reno Technology Park.
Judge to allow Apple's 'Siri' suit against Samsung to continue, orders case to be streamlined
2013/08/03, 10:03 pm
U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh on Friday ruled that an Apple lawsuit against Samsung over Siri patents can continue, despite questioning whether or not the proceedings should be suspended until an appeal related to the Apple v. Samsung trial is completed.
Review: Definitive Technology's Sound Cylinder delivers premium audio in compact package
2013/08/03, 07:03 pm
When Apple switched to the proprietary Lightning protocol with its latest salvo of iOS device launches, many users were pushed toward Bluetooth solutions in lieu of true Lightning-capable speakers, but compromises in sound quality provided for less-than-stellar performance. Definitive Technology looks to change that with its new Sound Cylinder, a high-end Bluetooth-enabled speaker that delivers true 2.1 channel audio.
Apple's Cook may testify in ongoing DoJ e-book lawsuit
2013/08/03, 05:03 pm
Apple CEO Tim Cook may give testimony in the U.S. Justice Department's suit against the Cupertino company, which alleges that collusion with major publishing houses led to the false inflation of e-book prices in the iBookstore.
Judge orders Apple to hand over documents, prove compliance in privacy lawsuits
2013/08/03, 01:03 pm
Apple's own assurances that it is complying with court orders to turn over evidence in a privacy lawsuit are insufficient according to the judge presiding over the case, who has ruled that the company must now turn over all documents related to the matter.
Apple says second Samsung patent suit 'must proceed now'
2013/08/03, 09:03 am
Claiming that delay would cause it "continuing harm," Apple on Thursday filed an objection to a Samsung motion to put another patent infringement trial, scheduled for 2013, on hold while the first trial is under review.
Report: DoD cuts BB10 test budget as trials of iOS and Android near completion
2013/07/03, 05:03 pm
The Pentagon's budget for BlackBerry 10 device testing will be cut dramatically in the near future, and with the Department of Defense finishing up testing on Android devices and Apple's iOS, the already struggling Canadian handset maker may lose even more ground in an industry where it was once a dominant force.

