Sunday, August 26, 2012

Apple jurors grappled with complex patent issues

Apple jurors grappled with complex patent issues


Apple jurors grappled with complex patent issues

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:27 PM PDT

Kevin Johnson, right, and Victoria Maroulis, left, attorneys for Samsung, leave the US Courthouse and Federal building after a jury reached a decision in the Apple Samsung trial on Friday, Aug 24, 2012 in San Jose, Calif. After a year of scorched-earth litigation, a jury decided Friday that Samsung ripped off the innovative technology used by Apple to create its revolutionary iPhone and iPad. The jury ordered Samsung to pay Apple $1.05 billion. An appeal is expected. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)The youngest juror, a 24-year-old whose favorite court attire was T-shirts bearing names of rock bands, chose a Beatles sweatshirt for Friday's dramatic unveiling of the $1.05 billion verdict in favor of computer titan Apple Inc. One of the oldest was a retired electrical engineer who, as foreman, signed the unanimous verdict that Samsung Electronics Co. copied Apple's patented technology for the iPhone and iPad. Among the other seven jurors were a homemaker, a bicycle shop manager and a U.S. Navy veteran.


10 Zombie Foods That Taste Better Than Brains

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:34 PM PDT

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Facebook update tops iOS Apps of the Week

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 11:58 AM PDT

This week's top iOS apps are headlined by an old social networking favorite that finally received a new coat of paint. Our other top apps include an updated TV Guide app, an app for the upcoming political conventions, an app for teaching science to kids and an app to assist you when you're shopping for designer clothes.

The Scienceblogging Weekly (August 26th, 2012)

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 07:41 PM PDT

The Scienceblogging Weekly (August 26th, 2012)

OwnFone: A Custom-Printed Phone Perfect for Seniors and Kids

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 04:40 PM PDT

Some people need all the latest apps and features available on their smartphone so they can be connected 24/7, while others just want to make a phone call. For the connected crowd, read all the latest reviews on Mashable. For the others, check out the OwnFone.

Cutting-edge Slovak media paywall seeks to expand abroad

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:45 PM PDT

Piano, a cutting-edge media paywall, is looking to prove its model with an expansion to much larger PolandPiano, a cutting-edge media paywall which seduced thrifty Slovaks into shelling out for online content, is looking to prove its model with an expansion to much larger Poland.


10 Zombie Foods That Taste Better Than Brains

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:34 PM PDT

10 Zombie Foods That Taste Better Than BrainsZombie Peeps


Apple jurors grappled with complex patent issues

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:27 PM PDT

Kevin Johnson, right, and Victoria Maroulis, left, attorneys for Samsung, leave the US Courthouse and Federal building after a jury reached a decision in the Apple Samsung trial on Friday, Aug 24, 2012 in San Jose, Calif. After a year of scorched-earth litigation, a jury decided Friday that Samsung ripped off the innovative technology used by Apple to create its revolutionary iPhone and iPad. The jury ordered Samsung to pay Apple $1.05 billion. An appeal is expected. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)The youngest juror, a 24-year-old whose favorite court attire was T-shirts bearing names of rock bands, chose a Beatles sweatshirt for Friday's dramatic unveiling of the $1.05 billion verdict in favor of computer titan Apple Inc. One of the oldest was a retired electrical engineer who, as foreman, signed the unanimous verdict that Samsung Electronics Co. copied Apple's patented technology for the iPhone and iPad. Among the other seven jurors were a homemaker, a bicycle shop manager and a U.S. Navy veteran.


iPad Mini to Be Released in October, Sources Say

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 02:52 PM PDT

iPad Mini to Be Released in October, Sources SayIt looks like the long-rumored iPad Mini will arrive just in time for the holidays. Apple will hold two events this fall: one for the iPhone 5 in September and then another one for the iPad Mini in October, AllThingsD first reported over the weekend. ABC News'...


New NASA Satellites Have Android Smartphones for Brains

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 02:46 PM PDT

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25 of YouTube's Funniest Sports Fails

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 02:01 PM PDT

1. Golf Cart Fail

IAC Acquires About.com for $300 Million

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 01:22 PM PDT

IAC Acquires About.com for $300 MillionIn early August, The New York Times Co. was on the edge of selling About.com to Answers.com for $270 million. Now, the property is going to Barry Diller's Internet media conglomerate InterActiveCorp (IAC) for $300 million in cash, the New York Times announced Sunday evening.


Twitter shakes up US election campaign

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Marine One (R), carrying US President Barack Obama, and its decoy (L) approach the South Lawn of the White HouseWill tweets make the difference in the 2012 US presidential election? Twitter and other social media are being used by candidates to energize supporters, raise funds and shift the focus of the public debate for what some call the nation's first "social election" in November.


Reconnect Project Spurs Creativity with Online Blackout

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 12:32 PM PDT

On Sept. 2, the Reconnect Project challenges you to turn off your Internet, cellphones and all portable electronics, and go out and participate in the real world.

5 Retail Lessons For Ecommerce Sites

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 11:45 AM PDT

5 Retail Lessons For Ecommerce SitesJim Stoneham is CEO of Payvment, developer of the top Facebook ecommerce platform for brands, agencies, and merchants. Follow the company @Payvment.


Viral Video Recap: Funniest Memes of the Week

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 11:04 AM PDT

It's Sunday. You're due for your weekly dose of viral videos.

Verizon, Sprint still mum on when Galaxy Nexus will get Jelly Bean

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 10:15 AM PDT

Verizon, Sprint still mum on when Galaxy Nexus will get Jelly BeanRemember when Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was released back in June and Google (GOOG) said that the Samsung (005930) Galaxy Nexus would be one of the first devices to get the upgrade? Well it's been almost two months and Verizon (VZ) and Sprint (S) Galaxy Nexus owners have still gotten no word on when they can expect Jelly Bean on their devices. CNET's Maggie Reardon says she recently asked both carriers about an update on pushing out Jelly Bean and received the silent treatment. Reardon says that Verizon in particular deserves some grief for the slow rollout since the company "is known for a slower upgrade process" that is supposed to guarantee strong user experience but that ends up needlessly


Call of Mini - Zombies tops Android Games of the Week

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 10:00 AM PDT

This week we have a pretty decent list, with ports, clones, and freemium adventures in store. Topping the list is Call of Mini - Zombies, a third-person shooter with a unique style and fun gameplay. It's a great place to get your action fix. We also have a paper plane combat simulator, crazy tactical genre blending strategy game, a Glu Mobile sequel, and a simple but charming retro arcade title. Here are this week's top Android games!

The Lure of a Good Book: Who's Reading What? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 09:52 AM PDT

The Lure of a Good Book: Who's Reading What? [INFOGRAPHIC]When you're curled up with a good book that you just can't set aside, whether it's a physical book or an ebook, do you know what makes it so compelling? Is it the mystery, the suspense? Maybe it's the romance.


Your Attitude is Key to Your Job Search

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 09:11 AM PDT

Your Attitude is Key to Your Job SearchDave Sanford is the Executive Vice President, Client Relations at Winter, Wyman. Dave has been helping clients as they set their recruiting and hiring strategy for over twenty years. To learn more about Dave and how to leverage Winter, Wyman for your business visit www.winterwyman.com.


Flight of the Conchords Release Charity Single to Cure Kids [VIDEO]

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 08:41 AM PDT

The comedy duo behind Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, have released a new single on iTunes to help raise money for children suffering from a life-threatening illness. The song was part of a Cure Kids' Red Nose Day comedy event that took place on August 24 in New Zealand.

LG teases its quad-core Galaxy S III rival [video]

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 08:00 AM PDT

LG teases its quad-core Galaxy S III rival [video]LG (066570) has taken a back seat to rival South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung (005930) this year in the mobile electronics department, but LG is hoping to change that with the release of its next flagship smartphone. The Verge found a new Korean-language teaser website that LG launched for its next device, which it is billing as a "next generation quad-core" smartphone that will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 processor.  The Verge says that the other specs on the device are rumored to be killer as well, including a 13-megapixel camera and a 720-pixel 4.7-inch IPS display. Read


37% of Adults Approve of Snooping Through Texts [SURVEY]

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 07:33 AM PDT

37% of Adults Approve of Snooping Through Texts [SURVEY]Have you ever scrolled through your partner's text messages or emails? Maybe listened into their voicemails? You're not alone. More that a third of Americans who took part in a survey conducted by an online dating site said suspicious behavior warrants electronic snooping.


Energy Hits the U.S. Presidential Campaign Trail

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Romney wants "energy independence," Obama prefers an "all of the above" approach. What's the difference? David Biello reports

Lenovo surpasses Apple in China smartphone market

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Lenovo surpasses Apple in China smartphone marketLenovo (0992) had an explosive second quarter. The smartphone newcomer managed to jump from seventh place in the first quarter to second place in China's mobile market. For the first time ever, shipments of smartphones in China, which reached 87 million units, surpassed shipments of features phones. Samsung amounted for more than half of those shipments with 44.4 million units, while Lenovo managed to capture 11% of all Chinese smartphone sales in the second quarter, according to IDC Research. "Lenovo had a huge second-quarter due to increased volumes through operators, and a continued push into retail, leveraging on its PC retail stores and partnerships," Teck-Zhung Wong, a Beijing-based analyst with IDC, said in an email to Bloomberg. Due to anticipation over the


Top 8 Comments on Mashable This Week

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:32 AM PDT

Top 8 Comments on Mashable This WeekWhat's Inside This Mysterious 100-Year-Old Package?


Facebook 'Likes' Tied to Self-Worth? [SUNDAY COMICS]

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:01 AM PDT

Facebook 'Likes' Tied to Self-Worth? [SUNDAY COMICS]Not getting enough Facebook love? You're not alone, and Nitrozac and Ziggy of The Joy of Tech are here to help, putting things into perspective for us.


Remembering the Life of Neil Armstrong Through Images

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 05:17 AM PDT

Remembering the Life of Neil Armstrong Through ImagesNovember 20, 1956: Portrait of Armstrong while a test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base in California.


Republican National Convention: What to Expect

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 04:48 AM PDT

Republican National Convention: What to ExpectPolitical party conventions are loud, crowded, intense, and emotional. They're also lightning rods for unforgettable moments that make or break political careers. In other words, they're perfect enviroments for one intrepid Mashable reporter.


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