LG has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against fellow South Korean electronics giant Samsung over the latter’s use of advanced OLED display technology in smartphones and tablets, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.
The paper reports that alleged patent infringements include the design of OLED panels, driver circuitry and device design, and says LG intends to seek damages and a permanent injunction against the sale of accused devices in South Korea.
Devices accused of infringing LG’s patents include Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy SIII, along with the Galaxy Note phablet and the Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet.
“This lawsuit has been filed both to enforce LG Display’s intellectual property rights and promote fair competition,” LG Display is quoted as saying.
We’ve reached out to Samsung for comment and will update with any response.
Earlier this month Samsung filed its own legal complaint against LG over OLED technology — reportedly accusing LG Display of stealing a number of its display technologies and also passing information to a third party.
The legal skirmishes between the two South Korean rivals don’t end there. Earlier this week LG filed an injunction against some of Samsung’s refrigerator adverts, complaining they include false claims of superior capacity than LG’s refrigerators, the Korea Times reports.
While the Motorola RAZR i hasn’t yet hit stores, when it does, it’ll now be able to tap into the Chrome Mobile app, following its latest update. We’re putting the Intel-powered Android 4.0 phone through the review wringer right now, but have already noticed the lack of Chrome browser support.
Due to the way Intel x86-based devices run apps, the browser required some adjustments, which are now complete. At the moment, the only existing phone that officially runs Android 4.0 on a Medfield processor is the incoming RAZR i, but now any future Intel smartphones will also get the full Chrome experience — and Motorola gets to keep its promise of preinstalling the browser on its new devices.
Unveiled a few weeks ago and known as the XBR-84X900, here you are ladies and gentlemen Sony’s gorgeous 3D and 4K TV KD-84X9000. Technically identical from the US Version the KD-84X9000 is a magnificent 4K and 3D TV that is set to be sold in Japan at the end of November at around 1.68Million Yen and schedule to make its first appearance to the Japanese Public at CEATEC 2012.
This little chap, known as Wall-Ye V.I.N., might look adorable, but he means business. With four wheels, two arms, six cameras, and on-board GPS, he’s capable of pruning 600 vines a day in order to help make the wine you swill every evening. More »
We’ve known it’s coming, but Jaguar’s new 2014 F-TYPE convertible still wowed at its official debut at the Paris Auto Show, a two-seater slice of achingly handsome design and finessed performance. The road-going evolution of the 2011 C-X16 concept, the new Jaguar will be available in three models – the F-TYPE, F-TYPE S and the F-TYPE V8 S – delivering up to 495PS and a top speed of 186mph, with the 0-60mph dash in as little as 4.2s.
The entry-level F-TYPE uses Jaguar’s new 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine, good for 340PS, 0-60mph in 5.1s, and a top speed of 161mph. In the middle comes the F-TYPE S, with the same engine tuned for 380PS and a climb in top speed to 171mph; it will run 0-60mph in 4.8s. The top-spec model is the F-TYPE V8S, with Jaguar’s 5.0-litre, 495PS supercharged petrol engine.
All three use a fourth-gen aluminum chassis, are front-engined, and rear-wheel drive. The gearbox is an eight-speed auto with a joystick-shaped SportShift in the center console and paddle-shifters offering manual override; Jaguar has taught the ‘box a total of 25 different programs to suit different road conditions and driving styles, and it can spot when you’re feeling more aggressive and tighten up its shifting accordingly. There’s also limited-slip differential (mechanical on the V6; electronic on the V8), together with double-wishbone front and rear suspension, adaptive damping, and customizable dynamics to allow the driver to tweak ride, handling, and other elements.
Jaguar F-TYPE official video:
You’ll forgive us, though, if we spend a little time drooling over the looks (and the noise in the video above) however, with the F-TYPE weaving together details from Jaguar’s past – the profile is reminiscent of older XK models, for instance – with a new, taut design language that sees the spoiler and door handles left flush with the bodywork until needed. Bi-xenon headlights get integrated LED daytime running lights, along with full LED lighting at the rear. The S and V8S versions get an “active exhaust system” which opens special valves over 3,000rpm to increase the aural cacophony.
Inside, Jaguar describes the setup as “1+1″ with the driver cocooned into a leather and aluminum nest of controls. A grab-handle splits the passenger seat apart, and Jaguar has even used different materials in both halves of the cabin, with the driver getting “a more technical finish.” There’s a sizable touchscreen in the center console (and another TFT display between the dials in the instrument binnacle), though key features like the ventilation and heating get dedicated rotary and switch controls underneath; the rotary dials each have status displays embedded in them. Buttons are finished in soft-feel matte black, and there’s a choice of flat-bottom or alcantara finish for the three-spoke wheel.
Jaguar has been slotting little motorized details into its recent cars – the XJ, for instance, has a gearshift knob that rises out of the center console when you start it up – and the F-TYPE is no different. In this case, the vents on top of the dashboard stay hidden until the climate controls system decides they’re needed, rising up automatically. Three audio systems are offered, two using Meridian technology with either 380W spread across 10 speakers or 770W across 12 speakers.
The fabric hood raises or lowers in 12 seconds, and can be used when the F-TYPE is moving at up to 30mph; Jaguar says by eschewing metal it can keep the car’s center of gravity low, while a Thinsulate layer means thermal and sound insulation is akin to a solid roof. A coupé version of the F-TYPE is expected to follow on in due course. There’s also stop-start engine shutoff, which Jaguar claims boosts economy by 5-percent, and which introduces a quick-start feature that quickly gets you moving again should you suddenly decide to take advantage of a gap in traffic.
The new 2014 F-TYPE is expected to hit roads in summer 2013. Update: Pricing for the US and UK has been confirmed: the base F-TYPE will start at $69,000 or £58,500; the F-TYPE S will start at $81,000 or £67,500; and the F-TYPE V8 S will start at $92,000 or £79,950. You can find the US configurator tool here, and the UK equivalent here.
Rovio must be keeping their fingers crossed that Bad Piggies would be able to carry forward the momentum that was generated by the Angry Birds franchise, propelling it to new heights. This time around, you are on the side of the green pigs, attempting to smash your way through the birds’ defenses in order to have a taste of their delicious eggs. Bad Piggies is available for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC – so owners of BlackBerry devices, you are out of luck this time round. And in the foreseeable future, too.
Bad Piggies is set on Piggy Island (how imaginative), where the Bad Piggies are hungry for more eggs. They will require your help in constructing the ultimate flying machine, steering it safely to their destination as they indulge in cholesterol laden eggs. Why not just start a chicken farm? I guess there is not much fun in that. Are you going to spend the next few days trying out all 60 plus levels with free updates for Bad Piggies in tow? It would be cool that Bad Piggies get the equivalent of a Mighty Eagle, and all I can think of right now is a Hulk cameo that smashes everything in his path.
Petri Järvilehto, EVP of Games, said, “We’ve never done anything like this. Where Angry Birds was all about destruction, Bad Piggies is all about the joy of construction. It’s not just about getting three stars — in this game, failing is almost as much fun as succeeding!” [Press Release]
Foursquare is on an update tear. Aside from the “Always On” feature it introduced recently, the company just rolled out a new iPhone update that lets users create more personalized maps. Compatible with iOS 6, the update improves upon the existing Explore map with a more tailored search experience — you can map out places you haven’t been, top destinations, favorite spots, or where your friends have checked in. The app also promises to be faster and to have an improved design that takes advantage of the iPhone 5‘s larger screen. The new update certainly goes along with the company’s philosophy that Foursquare is a discovery and recommendations engine rather than just another social service. Let’s just hope the new Apple Maps doesn’t hamper that experience.
We’re boots on the ground at the 2012 Paris Auto Show and Lexus is one of the first auto makers to roll out its concept hardware for the show. The company had a few machines to unveil, but the highlight is definitely the curvaceous LF-CC. It is, alas, just a concept that is intended more to show the future design direction of the company than give a clue into an actual production model to come, but more interesting is the clues this is hinting about both interior design and electrification on the powertrain front. Join us after the break for more details — and more pictures.
Wool-clad speaker company Libratone has outed its latest model, the Zipp, a wireless AirPlay-enabled model with battery life good for four hours of standalone streaming. Borrowing the fabric covered style of its felty predecessors, the Zipp supports direct AirPlay connections using Libratone’s own PlayDirect WiFi technology, allowing the $399 speaker to hook straight up to your iPhone or iPad rather than requiring a wireless network in-between.
Alternatively, there’s a wired audio input option, with the Zipp’s battery good for eight hours of play. It will also work with your PC or Mac, and there’s a Libratone app for iOS devices which allows equalizer settings to be tweaked.
As for the sound itself, Libratone’s FullRoom “360-degree sound” system is implemented again, with a digital amp powering dual ribbon tweeters and a system which basically fires out audio from all directions; there’s no front or back as such. It works reasonably well in our experience with Libratone’s Beat.
Like the Beat, though, none of this comes cheap. The Zipp is offered at $399 with a single wool sleeve, and will be sold in red and grey at Apple Stores from October. At the same time, Libratone will also be offering $449 bundles of a single Zipp and three extra covers, with either the black/blue/red or black/pink/yellow sleeves packaged together.
Kokuyo will present next week in Japan a new Wireless Charging desk prototype developed with both Murata and Intel. While there is not much more to say here, beside the basic fact that this desk will let you charge any devices you lay on it and that it will come with a Murata 25W Wireless charging module, I have to say that it’s just about time that someone does something of the sort and I can’t wait to see similar products on the market!
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Rovio must be keeping their fingers crossed that Bad Piggies would be able to carry forward 
