Apple iPod Patent Lawsuit on HorizonDecember 8th, 2005 Apple could be in for a big legal fight with competitor Creative over the navigation technology used in iPod music players. Creative CEO Sim Wong Hoo plans to pursue aggressively a US patent it owns on a system used to navigate music on digital players.
Would Apple have to Pay Microsoft for iPod?August 15th, 2005 Could this end up being one of the most hilarious development in IT for a while?
It seems that Apple is being made to sweat over its iPod technology after it emerged late last week that its lazy lawyers took so long to patent its phenomenally successful player that Microsoft beat them to it. The fallout could theoretically mean Apple has to pay up to $10 per device to (Dark Lord) Microsoft and with over 10 million of them sold to date… well, that would surely affect their bottomline.
Apple Sued By Burst.Com Claiming Patent Infringement on iTunes, iPod and Quicktime SoftwareApril 18th, 2006 Burst.com has filed a countersuit against Apple Computer claiming that the iTunes software, the iPod and the Quicktime streaming software all infringe on patents held by Burst.com. Burst is asking for royalties as well as an injunction.
1 Billionth app buyer kid gets iPod, Macbook, iTunes Gift Goodies etcApril 27th, 2009 This is what is called a lottery from Apple. Surprised? Well you should be, as Apple has always been known for taking away the extra pocket money from you with over priced product and not the other way around.
Too Hot Apple MacBook With Core-Duo Chips? Shed The Plastic says AppleJune 6th, 2006 Apple admitted that "some MacBooks may have left the factory with a thin piece of clear plastic covering the rear vent". If your sparkling new MacBook is overly warm laptops and / or has constant fan operation then check if you have a thin plastic covering the vent.
Norway Outlaws Apple iTunes for Fairplay DRMJanuary 28th, 2007 Fairplay DRM (an ironical name) actually restricts fair play by other music players. You are forced to buy an iPod if you want to listen to iTunes music.
Industry group says Apple can block the rival Palm Pre from connecting to iTunes softwareSeptember 22nd, 2009 Industry group: OK for iTunes to block Palm PreSAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with iTunes software.
Apple fiscal 3Q profit rises 15 percent as iPhone sales surpass 5 million in 3 monthsJuly 21st, 2009 Apple fiscal 3Q profit jumps 15 percentSEATTLE — Apple Inc., the closest thing the tech industry has to a luxury brand, said Tuesday its profit jumped 15 percent in the most recent quarter despite the recession. Sales of Mac computers grew while the rest of the personal-computer industry shrank.
Apple Drops Shake Price by 80%June 20th, 2006 Apple added new features and yet dropped the price of its video compositing and effects software by more than 80 percent. The new version, Shake 4.1, will be priced at $499 as opposed to $2,999.
Apple fiscal 3Q profit rises 15 percent as 5 million iPhones get sold in 3 monthsJuly 21st, 2009 Apple profit up 15 pct, helped by iPhones, laptopsSEATTLE — Apple Inc., the closest thing the tech industry has to a luxury brand, said Tuesday its profit jumped 15 percent in the most recent quarter despite the recession. IPhone revenue surged and reduced prices pushed laptop sales higher, even as the rest of the PC industry shrank.
Apple 3Q results beat Street despite recession, propelled by brisk laptop and iPhone salesJuly 22nd, 2009 Apple 3Q beats Street despite recessionSEATTLE — Apple Inc. seems to have missed the memo — you know, the one about the recession.
Prepare for Google Music Store (GMusic?)May 24th, 2006 Rumors are rife about Google's venture into lucrative online music store market, thereby competing with Apple's highly successful iPod. Declan finds that Google has added /music to its robots.txt file, potentially indicating the site can come up anytime.
Tiny New MP3 and Video Player From Creative Improves Upon iPod NanoJune 21st, 2006 Creative announced Zen V which offers great features in a tiny, flash-based form factor (about the size and shape of a smooth-cornered Zippo lighter). The player gives you everything you get with the iPod Nano except iTunes compatibility, and adds a few solid extras.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II - Digital Still and Video Camera TogetherNovember 25th, 2008 The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is one hell of a gadget While it begins U.S. shipments to dealers today (Tuesday, Nov.
Vonage gets a cheap-calling app on the iPhone, BlackBerry; undercuts on international callsOctober 5th, 2009 Vonage releases calling app for iPhone, BlackBerryNEW YORK — Vonage Holdings Corp., a pioneer in Internet-based home phone service, is launching applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry that undercut the international calling rates of major wireless carriers. The free programs let users place calls that are routed over Vonage's network, at least for the international leg.
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