Jul 25
Nope. He never said it,.
Jul 25
The day of the iPhone 8’s debut is fast approaching, but there are still some things that seem to be still up for debate about it. Most notable is, of course, the presence or absence of Touch ID. But even some things like the 10th anniversary iPhone’s bezels are sometimes still put into question. Forbes and luxury case maker Nodus … Continue reading
Jul 25
Qualcomm and Apple are embroiled in a lawsuit against each other, but recently it seems that Apple is not fighting the fight alone as a bunch of pretty big tech companies have banded together to stand up against the chipmaker, something that Qualcomm doesn’t seem to be too thrilled about (obviously).
Recently the company has come out and accused the companies of launching a “coordinated effort aimed at misdirecting” trade regulators, whom Qualcomm has previously run afoul of. In fact prior to Apple filing their own lawsuit against Qualcomm, the company has run into legal troubles with various regulators around the world, and was even hit with a lawsuit by the FTC not too long ago.
Qualcomm is trying to get the ITC to ban the imports of iPhones into the US. The reason why the tech companies have banded together is that they think that should the ITC agree to Qualcomm’s demands, it could have a ripple effect on the rest of the industry and will severely impact the supply of devices that are being imported into the US.
However Qualcomm has argued that the ban on imports of iPhones won’t hurt in the long run, as “Apple can purchase and utilize any LTE modem it chooses so long as it does not infringe Qualcomm’s asserted patents.”
Qualcomm Accuses Tech Companies Of Trying To Misdirecting Regulators , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 25
We know that Facebook has some pretty huge video ambitions, but if there is one problem the company is facing, it is that many users tend to upload pirated videos onto its platform. This has sometimes resulted in entire movies being ripped and uploaded onto Facebook, and more often than not videos from YouTube are also uploaded onto Facebook without crediting the original source.
This is why it doesn’t really come as a complete surprise to learn that Facebook has recently acquired a startup by the name of Source3 that will help fight against pirated videos. For those unfamiliar, Source3 is a startup who develops technology that aims to help platforms such as Facebook detect intellectual property that might have been “stolen” and shared on the internet without permission of the original creator.
In an announcement on Source3’s website, “Today, we wanted to let everyone know that we’ve decided to continue our journey with Facebook. We’re excited to bring our IP, trademark and copyright expertise to the team at Facebook and serve their global community of two billion people, who consume content, music, videos and other IP every day.”
Now this isn’t to say that Facebook has not done anything to combat against pirated content. The company has been working on its own solution in the form of Rights Manager, but perhaps it isn’t quite as robust as Facebook had hoped, and hopefully with the acquisition of Source3, Facebook will do a better job at cracking down on pirated video content.
Facebook Acquires Startup To Crack Down On Pirated Videos , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 25
When we think of Bluetooth headsets, we picture those tiny little earpieces that are typically worn on one side of your head. However it seems that Hong Kong startup Origami Labs has decided that maybe the Bluetooth headset could do with a bit of revamping, and have since launched the ORII smart ring.
Now you’re probably thinking what does a smart ring have to do with a Bluetooth headset? Turns out that instead of creating a standard Bluetooth headset, Origami Labs has decided that the ring will act as the receiver, and through the use of bone conduction, will transmit sound from the ring to your ear. The only “downside” is that you’ll have to hold your finger to your ear the entire time you’re using it.
Is there a point to using this method compared to more traditional methods? We guess the advantage here is that you won’t have an earpiece stuck in your ear the entire time. Also given that it is a ring, it doubles as a fashion accessory and if you already wear rings, then you can just swap out one of your rings for the ORII, meaning that there’s one less gadget you have to bring with you on the go.
However given that you have to hold your finger to your ear, it isn’t quite as hands-free as other Bluetooth headsets, but it does come with support for Siri and Google Assistant if that’s any consolation. The ORII is currently on Kickstarter where it seems to have been successfully funded, but with 22 hours to go there’s still some time left for you to place your pre-order.
ORII Is A Bluetooth Headset That You Wear On Your Finger , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 25
The way a lot of home appliances work these days is that when you want it, you turn it on, and when you’re done, you turn it off. A light is a good example where you can turn it on and forget to turn it off, meaning that regardless of who is at home, the light will be on and wasting energy and racking up an expensive bill when the time comes.
However this is something that the UK government is hoping to avoid, and with our appliances starting to get smarter, they are looking at a future where smart homes will be connected to the country’s energy grid to help balance the supply and demand for energy. This means that when paired with smart appliances, it could alert users to when electricity is cheap and suggest that maybe now is a good time to use the washing machine/dryer.
Or it could inform users that they should turn off certain appliances as the grid is currently experiencing a bit of stress, so what they don’t need can be disabled temporarily. Of course this also means that manufacturers of such smart devices need to take these things into consideration, but it is a good idea and it is also a good start.
UK Wants Smart Homes To Integrate With The Energy Grid , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 25
Ever since Donald Trump became the President of the United States, he has made a push for companies such as Apple to bring their manufacturing operations from countries like China and India back to the US. Whether or not they will remains to be seen, but in the past we have heard reports that they could be considering it.
In fact last year it was revealed that Foxconn could be considering expanding to the US, and a new report from The Wall Street Journal (via AppleInsider) has suggested that this expansion could be announced as soon as this week. For those unfamiliar, Foxconn is one of Apple’s main manufacturers of the iPhone, but whether or not this expansion will be for Apple’s benefit remains to be seen.
However the report suggests that maybe it might not be as the facility that Foxconn is rumored to open in Wisconsin will be for building display panels for large-format televisions. At the same time it is rumored that Foxconn is also eyeing a facility in Detroit which could be Apple-related, but we guess we’ll have to wait and see.
One of the main reasons for manufacturing in other countries such as China is that it tends to be cheaper than back in the states, which means that it could lead to higher profit margins. Obviously there will be some impact should Apple and Foxconn start making iPhones in the US, but exactly how big of an impact remains to be seen.
Foxconn Could Announce US Expansion Plans This Week , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Jul 25
Court Reaches Guilty Verdict In Canada's First Polygamy Trial In Over 100 Years
Posted in: Today's ChiliWinston Blackmore is estimated to have fathered some 145 children with 28 wives.
Jul 25
When’s the last time we got to see a black, 20-something year old woman on TV get to be so complicated?
Jul 25
You tell ‘em, Kush!
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