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NVIDIA is claiming that just about any System-on-Chip found in today’s smartphones and tablets is using their proprietary technology without permission. The G-Force maker is saying that Qualcomm’s Adreno graphic processor, ARM’s Mali GPU, and Power VR’s graphics design are all infringing on NVIDIA’s (seven) patents. And now they’re doing something about it, having filed…
Apple may be facing one legal hurdle as it tries to enter the wearables market. Switzerland-based Swatch secured the name for iSwatch and since it [name] is pretty similar to “iWatch,” it could cause enough customer confusion to prevent the Cupertino giant from securing the trademark. Yeah, we know – people looking to buy Apple’s…
We’ve told you that BlackBerry has sued the maker of the Typo iPhone case, which promised to bring a BlackBerry-like QWERTY keyboard to iUsers. The Canadian company’s lawyers managed to convince the U.S. District Judge William Orrick that Type has indeed infringed on its client’s patents and should thus stop selling. Orrick stated in the…
The European Parliament approved legislation that will require all mobile device makers to use a single, interoperable charger that works with both smartphones and tablets. The new legislation builds on top of existing rules that require phone makers to use the same charge port (microUSB); the new thing is that tablets are now part of…
It’s the 30th anniversary of the first Macintosh’s release, and an interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to air this evening on ABC News in honor of the anniversary. An excerpt form that interview appeared on Good Morning America this morning, in an effort to promote the interview, which airs tonight at 6:30PM…
Remember the Typo Keyboard Cover for iPhone? BlackBerry doesn’t like the fact that these guys didn’t pay a dime to use such keyboard design, which is apparently an intellectual property of the Canadian company. So they’re suing them, claiming that Typo Products is infringing on their patents covering keyboards. “This is a blatant infringement against…
China’s National Development and Reform Commission apparently has “substantial evidence” against Qualcomm, which is accused of engaging in price fixing in the country. Xu Kunlin, head of the antitrust regulator, hasn’t revealed any details (except mentioning that evidence), leaving us waiting for the procedure. Meanwhile, the chip maker confirmed that the investigation is under way,…
Remember the Polaroid iM1836 Android-powered camera? Well, it will no longer be available for purchase as a result of Nikon’s legal battle against Sakar International, which has all the rights to sell the Polaroid-branded gear. However, it doesn’t have rights to use some other technologies this camera rocks. Nikon sued Sakar for design patent infringement…
Google Glass may only be in the hands (well, on the faces) of a select few “Explorers”, but it’s already run into plenty of controversy. Now another establishment is banning Google’s wearable technology! Google remains silent on Google Glass’ wide release date, but the company recently increased fourfold the amount of Glass on the street…
Google Glass has raised lots of questions since its release. The wearable tech has raised privacy issues, and has already been banned by several private businesses. Now safety is being called into question as well; specifically the safety of wearing glass while driving. A California woman was recently pulled over for wearing Glass behind the…