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  • New trial on damages ordered in Apple, Smartflash patent dispute

    A federal court in Texas has ordered a new trial on damages in a patent infringement dispute between Apple and Smartflash that could modify an earlier US$533 million damages award to the patent-licensing company.

    Written by John Ribeiro08 July 15 16:27
  • Neil Young's Pono: A ghost in the music machine?

    Have you ever experienced something that strikes you as extraordinary, but later leaves you unsure of how much of its wonder was real and how much was in your mind? A flash of light in the sky? A ghost? A flaming guitar solo? That's what listening to music on Neil Young's Pono is like.

    Written by Zach Miners17 Jan. 15 07:56
  • Amazon launches $39 Chromecast competitor

    Amazon this week began taking pre-orders for its Fire TV Stick, an HDMI dongle that streams content. But if you order the $39 stick today, you won't get it by Christmas.

    Written by Lucas Mearian29 Oct. 14 05:53
  • Google's Nest pays $555m to acquire home camera maker Dropcam

    Nest, the Internet-connected thermostat and smoke detector maker owned by Google, is acquiring home security system developer Dropcam as part of a push to connect a wider range of devices in people's homes.

    Written by Zach Miners21 June 14 11:12
  • Sharp debuts recorder for 4K TV shows

    4K TV shows aren't yet a reality in most countries, but Sharp has announced a unit that can receive and record them.

    Written by Tim Hornyak20 May 14 17:05
  • Vendors hope wireless charging will resonate with consumers

    A handful of vendors have introduced products based on resonant wireless power transfer at International CES, which will increase charging distances and allow users to charge multiple products at the same time.

    Written by Mikael Ricknäs08 Jan. 14 16:04
  • Apple sued for patent infringement by US company

    Apple has been sued by US patent company DSS Technology Management for infringing two patents relating to the use of wireless peripheral devices, parent company Document Security Systems said Wednesday.

    Written by John Ribeiro28 Nov. 13 05:27
  • Pink Floyd members reunite to slam Pandora

    Call it another brick in the wall. The surviving members of Pink Floyd have gotten together to slam Pandora for its support of an Internet radio bill that the rockers say would lead to an 85 per cent pay cut for musicians.

    Written by Zach Miners24 June 13 23:06
  • iWatch Sighting in Latest Apple Ad?

    Apple's newest TV ad might be revealing a glimpse of the rumored iWatch, best that's the only good thing about it, writes CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige24 May 13 18:01
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