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by Published on April 18th, 2012 22:48- Categories:
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Apple and Samsung are set to begin talks to settle at least one of the major patent infringement suits that have erupted between the smartphone rivals worldwide.
A Californian court filing revealed that the bitter rivals will sit down in a "settlement conference" with the aim of reaching a settlement that could head off some or even all of the legal battles between the companies.
In an indication of how seriously the talks are being taken, the court filing also revealed that Apple CEO Tim Cook himself and Samsung chief Choi Gee-sung will be taking part in the negotiations.
Lawyers have been funded to the tune of countless bottles of campaign in the ongoing patent disputes now active in more than ten countries worldwide. The situation is made more complex by the fact that Apple is one of Samsung's largest customers for electronic components, even collaborating on the design of Apple's custom processor.
There seems little doubt that the all out war has done at least some damage to brand Apple but the campaign was the result of the late Steve Jobs' declaration of war on Android.
"I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple's $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong," Jobs said of Android according to Water Isaacson's biography. Later Jobs told Google chief Eric Schmidt "I don't want your money. If you offer me $5 billion, I won't want it."
The bottom line is that with Jobs at the top, there seemed little prospect in any sort of peace with rival vendors that used Google's Android OS. That said, settlements are often mandated by authorities which are reluctant to enforce any measure whereby an IP can be exclusively offered by one vendor, no matter how much the former Apple chief would wish.
The preferred option is to come to terms on how much it will cost to licence the IP in question. Doing so is in all IP holder's interest because it generates revenue and raises the cost of implementing a design in competing products.
The question is whether post-Jobs Apple is genuinely interested in sitting down to come to a mutually agreeable decision or if Jobs succeeded in indoctrinating his successor with his war of principal.
In such a case negotiations may fail entirely, just as they did between Google and Oracle in the Java/Android dispute. The trial of Google vs Oracle is now in the second day.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...-settle/028212 ...by Published on April 18th, 2012 22:45- Categories:
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British chip boffins ARM announced the availability of a quad core processor dubbed the Cortex A15 MP4, designed to run at up to 2Ghz and likely being targeted at upcoming Windows RT devices.
ARM described the release as a "hard macro implementation" which means that the design is more easily able to be integrated right into chips produced by third-party designers. The design is based on TSMC's 28nm process.
"This new Cortex-A15 hard macro is an important addition to our portfolio and will enable a wider array of partners to leverage the outstanding capabilities of the Cortex-A15 processor," said ARM processor marketing chief Jim Nicholas.
The company reckons that the Cortex-A15 draws no more power than the Cortex-A9, the design in most high-end smartphones today, while delivering performance in excess of 20,000DMIPS at 2GHz.
Chipmakers have already been working on integrating the Cortex-A15 but the 'hard macro' offering is essentially something more pre-packed which makes it even more likely that ARM's top shelf processor will end up in mobile devices.
The bottom line is that it's this type of chip that will go head to head against Intel's Ivy bridge parts as the CPU architecture war plays out in Windows 8 tablets and notebooks later this year.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...-design/028217 ...by Published on April 18th, 2012 22:38- Categories:
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Microsoft aiming to simplify OS after years of complexity.
The firm has said in a blog that the next version of its desktop operating system will come as Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT.
The latter replaces “Windows on ARM or WOA” and “will only be available pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by ARM processors.”
This simplification runs counter to the Microsoft tradition, which has been to fragment its products into numerous different flavours.
But the re-think represents yet another way in which Microsoft is seeking to position the new OS as the biggest change to Windows since it launched Win 95 in, er, 1995.
The new software borrows heavily from WinPho, in that it features live tiles, swiping and other elements of the phone OS. In this sense, it's part of a wider trend for computer OSs to be designed such that they can run across many splintering form factors - phones, tablets, in-car, PC, TV.
It can now be downloaded in beta now, ahead of its summer launch. 3m developers have already done so.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...lavours/017766 ...by Published on April 18th, 2012 22:35- Categories:
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Platform accounts for 15 per cent of the total time users spend watching full-length shows.
Media network Viacom surveyed Americans aged between eight and 54 to achieve the data. While tablets lead the mobile market for full-length TV show viewing, the devices have also become the second choice overall for show viewing, trailing behind TV itself.
The rise of tablet streaming use has come at the expense of desktop PCs and smartphone, which have both declined.
Interestingly, tablet users view comedy and music the most, which are genres favoured by desktop users, while reality, drama and sci-fi are the most viewed choices on TV.
Colleen Fahey Rush, exec VP and chief research officer, Viacom, said: "We found that the tablet is a jack of many trades - it offers video and social experiences, it's a source of information and it's portable."
Results also show that tablets make 50 per cent of users feel happy and relaxed and 49 per cent said the tablets are effective for life management.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...v-shows/017772 ...by Published on April 18th, 2012 22:31- Categories:
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Just last week, we reported the unveiling of Samsung's dual-core powered Galaxy Tab 2 devices, with 10.1-inch and seven-inch options in the works.
Now, a 'Samsung insider' claims the firm has stopped production of the 10.1-inch model in order to upgrade its dual-core processor to a quad-core version, according to netbooknews.
However, chip specifics are unknown, while it's thought that America may not get the power upgrade, simply receiving the dual-core option as originally planned.
Seemingly, the seven-inch version will retain its original dual-core processor. This is presumably so that Samsung can still retail the device at $249.99 to cover the low end tablet market, a space that the firm still doesn't have any traction in.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...upgrade/017774 ...by Published on April 18th, 2012 22:24- Categories:
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In recognition of the huge influence the ZX SPECTRUM computer has had on an entire generation in the creative and scientific fields, in the UK and beyond, SCI-FI-LONDON (The London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film) will honour Clive Sinclair’s invention in a light-hearted ceremony on Saturday, MAY 5TH, 2012 at 12noon at London’s BFI Southbank.
The birthday cake (baked to a bespoke recipe by Gordon Ramsey’s former pastry chef, Beth Watts) will be presented as part of HORIZONS: A CELEBRATION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ZX SPECTRUM, the festival’s weekend-long FREE event, at the BFI South Bank.
The little machine that plugged into the living room telly will be honoured in a rich blend of fun, memories, and future-gazing. Visitors who were there the first time round will be able to play some of their favourite games and share their memories, whilst the generation who are only just beginning to scratch the surface behind their software can road-test the new RASPBERRY PI. These innovative new computers are currently like gold-dust as demand has far exceeded supply. They are credit-card sized computers which also plug into your TV and a keyboard. The inventors want to see them being used by children all over the world to learn programming – a very hot topic of educational debate currently.
Speakers and performers over the two days, include: Dylan Smith: demonstrating the amazing Spectrum-to-Twitter client Saul Metzstein: director of BBC film Micro Men discusses his influences from the golden age of 80s computing Matt Westcott: running the Chiptune music workshop – how to make music with the Spectrum Dr Bill Marshall of RS Components demonstrates the workings of the Raspberry PI. Matthew C. Applegate: the musician, teacher, and author on how the Spectrum gave birth to a generation of programmers MJ Hibbett: performing Hey Hey 16k and other evocative songs!
Louis Savy, Festival Director for SCI-FI-LONDON says:
“As well as screening great science fiction, we are also serious about promoting science fact. Where one meets the other is where all the fun happens. The 30th birthday of the ZX Spectrum gives us an opportunity to promote the best in computing innovation today as well as celebrating the halcyon days of Sir Clive’s ground-breaking machine. We hope people will enter into the spirit of the weekend and come along to the BFI to play. We’re hoping the next little Sinclair will find her way to the Southbank and have a go on a Raspberry Pi.”
Paul Squires, for Imperica, producers of the events says: “We're delighted to be working with SCI-FI-LONDON and the BFI on this celebration of one of the greatest machines – and greatest eras – of British computing. It helped to form and shape the career of many of the UK's creative and technical leaders, and continues to enjoy a lively, vibrant 'retrogaming' scene. With the Raspberry Pi, it's great to see this 'homebrew' culture coming back. Horizons is very much a celebration of the Spectrum and what it gave to us, and given that the event is free, we are looking forward to a well-attended and enjoyable two days.” ...by Published on April 17th, 2012 12:35- Categories:
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Melonie Mac, competitive gamer and internet personality, is fighting full-force to claim her title as king from the famous King of the Web competition. Pitted up against thousands of entrants, including some of gaming’s most influential personalities, Melonie has fluctuated between 5th and 2nd place during day 1 of the competition.
“I’m so honored to have so much support from everybody,” said Melonie Mac. “My social networks have been blowing up today! This is all very exciting, and I’m thrilled to share my passion for gaming with everyone.”
For more information on King of the Web, and how you can vote for Melonie Mac, visithttp://kingofweb.com/users/4843077410 . ...by Published on April 17th, 2012 12:32- Categories:
- PC News
The organisers of the Eurogamer Expo are delighted to announce a new PC and indie consumer games show coming to Brighton this July, with widespread industry support already confirmed.
Rezzed: The PC and Indie Games Show will take place at the Brighton Centre on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th July this year and expects to welcome over 5,000 hardcore PC and indie gamers to Brighton's picturesque seafront.
The Rezzed show floor will offer gamers their first chance to go hands-on with many upcoming PC and high-profile indie games due out later this year, including Aliens: Colonial Marines from Gearbox Software, with many titles to be announced. Attendees will also be able to discover amazing new experiences in The Leftfield Collection, sponsored by SEGA - a collection of up and coming indie titles curated by the editors of PC site Rock, Paper, Shotgun and Eurogamer.net.
Top developers including Creative Assembly (Total War) and The Indie Stone (Project Zomboid) will also be on hand to show their work to the public in the Rezzed developer sessions. More sessions will be announced soon.
Tickets are now on sale at www.rezzedgameshow.com, priced £12 for one day or £20 for a two-day ticket.
Rezzed will feature a range of surrounding activities, including classic game tournaments (Quake 2! Duke Nukem 3D!), a large vendor area (pick up the latest PC hardware, merchandise, board games and more), a range of retro arcade machines and much more.
The show will be brought to life online by exclusive media partners Eurogamer.net and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Both sites are heavily involved in determining the show's content and panels, and will be reporting throughout the event.
"Following last year's hugely successful fourth Eurogamer Expo, we're broadening our horizons for 2012 by introducing a new summer event to highlight the best of PC and indie games," said Rupert Loman, Managing Director of organiser Eurogamer Network Ltd. "PC and indie games are enjoying huge success now after years in the ascendancy and we want to draw more attention to that fact and give people the opportunity to get up close to the biggest names and games before they're released."
Exclusive games, speakers and activities will be announced in the coming weeks as we lead up to opening day on 6th July. Check outwww.rezzedgameshow.com for more details, follow us on Twitter (@rezzedgameshow) or catch us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/RezzedGameShow).
...by Published on April 17th, 2012 12:30- Categories:
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After Barcelona in 2010 and Los Angeles in 2011, the FIFA Interactive World Cup takes over the management of the East. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai will host the eighth Grand Final May 21 to 23, 2012, in a luxurious setting. In partnership with partners EA SPORTS ™ and PlayStation ®, FIFA offers a ticket to the 24 finalists of the biggest football tournament in the virtual world and a chance to win an unforgettable competition.
Winner of the World Cup FIFA , 1998 France ™, Christian Karembeu was today appointed official ambassador of the FIWC and closely monitor the operations during the three days of competition. The former French international, member of the FIFA 2014 Football Task Force and the Technical Study Group (TSG), responsible for evaluating players during all FIFA events, will certainly want to compete with some of the best FIFA 12 players on virtual land.
In Dubai, the finalists will also free to enjoy the many activities offered by the city: Ski indoor , desert excursions and visit to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world. More than one million gamers from around the world have played FIFA 12 EA SPORTS via PlayStation ® 3 and competed in qualifying events online and Live, to try to get their passport to the Grand Final. "I am delighted to participate in the Grand Final. This tournament provides the opportunity for football fans worldwide to become a true world champion of FIFA. The fact that more than one million players have played the tournament this year is incredible and shows all the popularity of the FIWC, " said the former Real Madrid player. If fifteen players from seven different countries have already validated their ticket to the Grand Final in Dubai, there are still 9 seats to assign. The gamers can participate in the FIWC this year's tournament by playing in the current online via PLAYSTATION ® Network. Registration for FIFA12 is done through the system in-game on the PS3 ™. To learn more about the FIWC, click on the tournament on your right. The winner of this year will receive a check for 20,000 dollars (U.S.) and an invitation for FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2012. ...by Published on April 17th, 2012 12:28- Categories:
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Today, Ubisoft revealed the identity of the music composer for the highly anticipated Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Trials Evolution. The game features an original soundtrack created by Mike Reagan, a film and game industry veteran, whose work includes scores for Any Given Sunday and the God of War series.
“Since we launched the first trailer for Trials Evolution, people have been asking us who composed the music for the game,” said Antti Ilvessuo, the Creative Director of Trials Evolution. “It has been a secret for some time, but now the secret is out,” he said.
“Mike’s driving beats and pounding rhythms are the perfect complement to Trials’ fast, frantic gameplay and ‘take no prisoners’ approach.”
A free, for non-commercial usage, mp3 of the song “Shadows”, composed by Mike Reagan and featured prominently in trailers as well as the game itself, is now available. The file can be freely distributed and shared with the world!
Trials Evolution launches on Xbox LIVE Arcade on April 18 for 1200 Microsoft Points.
For more information on Mike Reagan and his recent work, visit:http://www.mikereaganmusic.com
For more information on Trials Evolution, please visit the official website:http://trials.ubi.com/trials-evolution/en-GB/home/ ...- Search DCEmu
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