Apple tech applies machine learning to 3D mapping for accurate in-air gesture recognition

Apple continues to pursue in-air 3D gesture control technology, and on Monday was granted a patent for a machine vision system capable of recognizing human hand gestures with uncanny accuracy.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 7

Apple environment VP Lisa Jackson to speak at Rainbow PUSH Coalition summit

The head of Apple's Environmental Initiatives division, Lisa Jackson, will be delivering one of the keynote speeches at May's PUSHTech2020 Summit, hosted by the non-profit Rainbow PUSH Coalition founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 16

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn seeks to change villainous public perception

Long thought of as a soulless megacorp that treats workers as disposable cogs in its constantly-grinding machinery, Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn — one of Apple's closest partners — granted a rare look inside its Shenzhen factory gates as it attempts to alter that perception.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 43

Fox Business News apologizes after commentator calls Apple CEO Tim Cook a 'bigot'

On Friday, Fox Business Network apologized for a remark made by a commentator earlier in the week in which a regular guest called Apple CEO Tim Cook a "bigot" for his stance on religious freedom laws in Indiana and Arkansas.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 276

Samsung patent review may undermine $533M Smartflash verdict against Apple

Samsung has asked the US Patent and Trademark Office to review two Smartflash patents, a move that could potentially absolve Apple of paying $532.9 million in damages following a Smartflash court victory in February.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 7

Ousted HP CEO Carly Fiorina calls Apple's Tim Cook a hypocrite for stance on Indiana law

While many of Silicon Valley's elite are in lockstep opposition to Indiana's new "religious freedom" law, former Hewlett-Packard chief and potential Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina has taken the other side, accusing Apple CEO Tim Cook of acting hypocritically by opposing Indiana's law but continuing to do business in oppressive countries around the world.

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AppleInsider podcast discusses supposed 'iPhone 6c,' Force Touch, 'Becoming Steve Jobs' & more

Stephen Robles 11 years ago 1

Apple ranks 8th on list of companies with most granted mobile device patents for 2014

Apple last year placed eighth in a list of companies granted the most mobile patents, above most of the industry but below some of its chief rivals, a new market report revealed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 4

Apple invention details single-sensor, multi-lens camera system for iPhone

An Apple patent filing published Thursday describes a mechanism capable of directing light from two apertures onto a single image sensor, facilitating smaller iPhone form factors while ensuring identical image quality from both front- and rear-facing cameras.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 16

Philips expands smart lighting lineup with Hue Go portable lamp

Announced on Thursday, Philips' new Hue Go lamp introduces portability and autonomy to the company's iOS-connected Hue smart lighting range of products.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 15

Sling TV adding live and on-demand HBO in new $15 add-on tier

Apple is not the only cord-cutting option for those who can't live without HBO content, as Dish Network on Wednesday announced that its Sling TV over-the-top web television service would add HBO as a $15-per-month add-on within the next two weeks.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 13

UK enacts new tax to cope with companies like Apple, Google diverting profits overseas

A new tax in the U.K. directly targets companies such as Apple, Amazon, and Google, which have been accused of shifting profits overseas to avoid paying taxes in countries where they nevertheless do business.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 166

Apple announces Chinese iPhone and iPad trade-in program

Apple iPhone and iPad owners living in Greater China are now able visit one of the country's 18 Apple Store locations to trade in their old hardware for store credit, which can subsequently be applied to a new device purchase.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 2

Amazon Dash Buttons bring consumerism to Internet of Things

Amazon on Tuesday announced a new single-purpose Internet-connected device that lets customers quickly reorder commonly depleted goods like coffee pods and razor blades at the push of a button.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 75

Google unveils new $149 Chromebooks, Asus-made Chromebit stick computer

Devices running Google's budding Chrome OS cloud-based operating system continue to fall in price, as the company announced two new laptop models from Chinese manufacturers Haier and Hisense, alongside a convertible Chromebook and thumb drive-sized "Chromebit" from Asus.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 26

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