Dec 24
Hulu has been fighting to get a case thrown out that as to do with it allegedly sharing the viewing habits of its users illegally. The plaintiffs in the case … Continue reading
Dec 22
It was only recently that Nokia won an injunction against HTC products in the UK, although the ban was later relaxed. Nokia had also recently gone after HTC over in France and now it looks like even n Germany, HTC is not safe. According to the latest reports, it seems that Nokia has managed to win an injunction against HTC over in Germany over infringement of a Nokia patent. In this case it would basically cover all HTC Android devices that use “USB ports” for connecting to a PC, which we guess would basically cover all of HTC’s devices.
If Nokia wants to enforce the ruling including the recalling of all infringing devices, they would have to post a bond of around $68 million. In a statement released by Nokia following the decision,”Today’s judgment is another significant milestone in our on-going dispute with HTC, enabling Nokia to enforce an injunction against the import and sale of all infringing HTC products in Germany, as well as to obtain damages for past infringement. This patent is also already in suit against HTC in the UK.” We wouldn’t be surprised if HTC isn’t too pleased by this decision and we expect that they will most likely attempt to appeal it.
Nokia Wins Injunction Against HTC In Germany original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 20
Department of Justice report details case against Kim Dotcom, former Megaupload leaders
Posted in: Today's ChiliKim Dotcom, the man behind Mega, the successor of the now-defunct Megaupload, has been the subject of a long-lived investigation, the details of which were revealed today in a 191-page … Continue reading
Dec 20
Millions of the stolen credit cards snatched from Target shoppers in recent weeks are being sold on the black market, it’s reported, amid some banks holding off freezing potentially compromised … Continue reading
Dec 20
Google’s attempts to placate rivals and the European Commission with search concessions and hopefully avoid an antitrust fine look to have failed, with the proposals described as “not acceptable” by … Continue reading
Dec 20
Verizon will begin issuing transparency reports on government data requests in 2014
Posted in: Today's ChiliThere has been a lot of talk going on around the country on the number of requests that the government is making for call data held by wireless carriers like … Continue reading
Dec 19
If there is a drawback to using an iOS device in an environment where everyone uses Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry, is how you would be hard pressed to find a charger for your phone. After all Android users can simply swap chargers with one another since all Android devices rely on micro USB for charging, and this is a standard the EU lawmakers are hoping all smartphone manufacturers will adhere to come 2017, assuming of course the regulation is passed. The draft is currently being written up and if successful, could see its implementation until 2017, or maybe even later.
The regulation calls on manufacturers, at least as far as Europe is concerned, to adhere to a standard of chargers. Apple will be the company most likely to be affected by this as they are one of the few companies remaining that uses a proprietary charging port and cable of its own. Apple’s reasons for the Lighting adapter is to create a reversible charger that can fit regardless of which way you plug it in, not to mention it allows Apple to design their phones around their own technology, allowing them to make their devices thinner than if they had to use a micro USB.
This is not the first time we’ve heard the EU propose such a standard, but it looks like the time of talking could be coming to an end as the draft legislation is expected to be voted on as soon as March 2014.
EU To Vote On Smartphone Charger Standards original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 19
Google has released its eighth Transparency Report, its public disclosure of how much content governments request be removed from the search giant’s database. 3,846 government requests were filed between January … Continue reading
Dec 19
A former Microsoft senior manager has been charged with insider trading by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, passing confidential financial results information to a partner who then traded on … Continue reading
Dec 19
Dow Chemical Company would like to clear up a massive misunderstanding. STYROFOAM™, registered trademark, is not the foamy white stuff that makes up coffee cups or takeout trays or packing peanuts or egg cartons or even movie props. No, STYROFOAM™ usually comes in light blue sheets, and real STYROFOAM™ is used for building insulation and dock floatation.
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