Bloomberg: Macs that have Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) graphics processing units have an implied license to the patents, the judge said. Gildea found that two other S3 patents were invalid, as were aspects of the two patents found to be infringed. … Continued
Monthly Archives: July 2011
∞ Review: 13-inch MacBook Air
With the release of the latest 13-inch MacBook, Apple has once again reduced the number of factors users have to consider when purchasing a laptop computer.
∞ Core i5 MacBook Airs sport big CPU boost, tepid graphics
Macworld: “The results for the new $999 entry-level 11-inch MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM, 64GB flash storage, and the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 (which is found across the new MacBook Air lineup), show … Continued
∞ EA: Fastest growing platform is iPad
IndustryGamers: “We [EA] have a new hardware platform and we’re putting out software every 90 days. Our fastest growing platform is the iPad right now and that didn’t exist 18 months ago.” The comment comes from Electronic Arts CEO John … Continued
∞ Pent up demand for MacBook Air seen boosting Apple financials
John Paczkowski: Now, with new MacBook Airs and Mac minis on the shelves and the Mac App Store serving up one million downloads of Lion in a single day, Apple is poised to reap the benefits of what up until … Continued
∞ Lion FireWire security issue misleading
Passware, a computer forensics and password discovery company, on Tuesday said it discovered a way to get passwords from a Mac running OS X Lion. However, it may not be as dire as it seems.
∞ HTC willing to negotiate end of patent dispute with Apple
Bloomeberg: HTC Corp., the Taiwanese smartphone maker locked in a patent battle with Apple Inc. (AAPL), says it’s willing to negotiate with the iPhone maker after both sides scored victories at the U.S. International Trade Commission. “We have to sit … Continued
∞ US Veteran Affairs choose iPhone, iPad over PlayBook
Electronista: The US Department of Veterans Affairs gave a big lift to Apple in government by starting up a pilot project to use iPads and iPhones. Staff are testing the use of iOS hardware for official business. If all went … Continued
∞ The periodic table of heavy metal bands
Many thanks to Sarah Jones from Electronic Musician for sending this to me.
∞ Microsoft releases OneNote Mobile for iPhone 1.2
Microsoft on Tuesday updated its OneNote Mobile app for iPhone, adding new features and expanding the number of countries where the app is available.
∞ Garmin completes Navigon acquisition
<a href=http://www.garmin.com” target=”_blank”>Garmin Ltd. on Tuesday announced the completion of its acquisition of Navigon AG, the company behind its eponymous turn-by-turn navigation software for the iPhone.
∞ Twelve South offers BookBook for iPhone
Up to now, Apple peripheral maker Twelve South has offered devices for Macs and iPads, but the company is branching out into iPhone accessories as well with the introduction of BookBook for iPhone, a version of its book-looking case designed … Continued
∞ The Macalope takes on DealMac
The Macalope (Subscription required): We are talking about the same Mac mini, right? The one from Apple? The company whose logo is an apple with a bite out of it? Because, reading this, one might get the impression that you … Continued
∞ RIM's management changes akin to moving deck chairs on the Titanic
RIM on Monday provided details on management changes and what it calls its “cost optimization program.” In other words, it is shuffling things around to make it look like they have a handle on things. They don’t.
∞ Legal issues stop Netflix/Facebook integration, says CEO
All Things D: “Netflix says it will have a cool integration with Facebook up and running sometime in the next three months, but only for subscribers in Canada and Latin America (where it has yet to officially open for business). “Blame the … Continued
∞ Mac mini refresh posts impressive benchmarks
Macworld: “Based on Macworld Lab’s benchmark results, the new Mac mini models provide a great leap in processor performance over the previous generation.” James Galbraith reports that the new Mac mini beats the pants off its predecessor in most tests, … Continued
∞ iOS update fixes certificate validation
Apple on Monday released iOS 4.3.5. You can download the new update by connecting tethering your iPhone to your Mac, opening iTunes and clicking the Update button.
∞ Veteran developer Steve Lacey killed in driving incident
Geekwire: “Google engineer Steve Lacey, 43, a veteran of the Seattle region’s tech community who worked for more than a decade at Microsoft, died Sunday in a car crash in Kirkland.” Lacey, a British ex-pat worked on DirectX and Xbox-related … Continued
∞ Google Books exits App Store; Kobo, WSJ pull web links
Wall Street Journal: “In a pair of moves that suggest Apple Inc. is enforcing rules for selling content on its devices, Kobo Inc., the Canadian e-book retailer, and The Wall Street Journal said Sunday they will no longer sell content … Continued
∞ Why Google wants your real name
Dave Winer: There’s a very simple business reason why Google cares if they have your real name. It means it’s possible to cross-relate your account with your buying behavior with their partners, who might be banks, retailers, supermarkets, hospitals, airlines. … Continued
∞ Windows vs. Mac summed up in a McDonald's flyer
Paul Baldovin posted this on Twitter this morning:
∞ AT&T preps for September iPhone 5 launch
BGR.com: AT&T is asking managers to finish training in order to have employees available for the influx of foot traffic expected in September. I don’t think there’s been much doubt that the iPhone 5 would launch in the September timeframe.
∞ Dragon Dictate 2.5 adds support for Microsoft Word 2011
Nuance on Monday unveiled Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.5, the newest version of its speech recognition software for Mac users.
∞ Apple boosting retail staff from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15
Mac Rumors: We’ve now learned that at least some U.S. Apple Retail stores are also recruiting former employees to return as part time employees for Holidays, new Product Launches and Back to School time. A former employee received emails asking … Continued
∞ Two fake Apple Stores in China ordered to close
Melanie Lee for Reuters: Chinese officials in Kunming have ordered two fake Apple shops to close, not because of piracy or copyright concerns, but because the stores in the southwestern city did not have an official business permit. Five self-branded … Continued
∞ RIM slashes 2,000 jobs
The hammer fell today at RIM as the company tries to bring costs in line with its falling sales.
∞ China to investigate fake Apple stores
Reuters: The inspections will look into business licenses, authorized permits on brand use, and the purchase channel of each store, said a worker with the city’s industrial and commercial department. I don’t think anyone was surprised when these fake stores … Continued
∞ This week in podcasting on The Loop
Jim Dalrymple and Peter Cohen were featured on several podcasts this week. If you’re interested in hearing them share their opinions on various topics, here’s where you can find them.
∞ Apple opening Grand Central retail store
NY Post: The 23,000-square-foot store will take up Grand Central’s north and northeast balconies, displacing Charlie Palmer’s Metrazur restaurant, according to MTA documents. Apple will initially pay rent of $800,000 a year, nearly half a million more than Metrazur paid. … Continued
∞ Amy Winehouse found dead
TMZ: A press release from the Metropolitan Police, which doesn’t specifically name Winehouse, says: “Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman … Continued