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Samsung found guilty across the board – fined over 1 billion dollars

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Aug, 2012

Things surely aren't looking good for Samsung right about now. As I'm sure you're all aware the lawsuit between Samsung and Apple is currently going through the final verdict stages. After a 3 week lawsuit and hours of deliberation the jury has found Samsung "guilty" for all 21 phones brought forward, but not on the Galaxy Tab line. More details below.

Judge Koh asks Apple if they’re “smoking crack” in Samsung lawsuit

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Aug, 2012

Go Judge Koh! Today some tempers are getting slightly heated after the continuous and ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple. This has been a huge topic in the news as of late, and honestly we feel it's getting a bit old. Today however the Judge spiced things up by asking Apple's Attorney's if they're smoking crack.

Samsung buys chipmaker CSR’s technology and patents

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Jul, 2012

Today Samsung has acquired the chipmaker company CSR's wireless handset technology and patents for the tune of around $310 million. CSR is a UK technology company that mainly deals in single-chip Bluetooth solutions for smartphones and other mobile devices. Along with buying out their technology they've also acquired a large set of patents. Cheers for playing a little defense Samsung!

Google Nexus 7 features smart cover magnetic sensor

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jul, 2012

I guess there are a few features we didn't know of when it came to Google's brand new Nexus 7 tablet. It appears that there are still a few mysteries surrounding the device. No we aren't talking about the release date either, this is about smart covers. It seems that Google's added a magnetic sensor on the bottom left side of the tablet that smart covers can take advantage of. Check out the video after the break.

Google: Galaxy Nexus will be back on sale next week

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Jul, 2012

In case you missed the news, this week Apple was granted an injunction and sales ban of Samsung and Google's Galaxy Nexus smartphone. Unless you've been living under a rock lately you'll know that Apple vs Samsung (and others) has been a huge legal discussion as of late. After Google pulled the Nexus from their online store this week they've now confirmed it will be back next week ready to rock.

Nexus 7 under attack, Nokia claims it infringes on their WiFi patents

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Jul, 2012

Here we go again. Nokia's looking to join the crowds going after Google and their Android devices, or at least that is how things appear. Apple has gone after the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S III as of late -- and we should hear more on that later today. Now we are hearing the brand new Nexus 7 tablet could be next.

Google Project Glass patents reveal more about the trackpad

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Jun, 2012

We have very slowly been getting bits and pieces of Google's new Project Glass augmented reality glasses. Remember when Larry Page snapped a photo and used a trackpad on the right side of the device to do some gestures, well today we've learned more on how this all could work. This week the US Patent and Trademark Office released details on some new patent they've granted regarding the trackpad.

Google buys wireless efficiency patents – hopefully headed to Android

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Jun, 2012

Google's been on a bit of a buying spree as of late. From Motorola to QuickOffice, and even Meebo. Today however we are talking about patents, wireless efficiency ones at that. Google has just grabbed some important patents that we could see integrated into a host of things from Android and more.

Samsung fights back, opposes Apple’s Galaxy S III ban

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Jun, 2012

From previous lawsuits we already know Samsung has absolutely zero plans of backing down here, or slowing down their attempts to out due Apple in the mobile market. With yesterdays news that Apple was up to their usual and filed another injunction against Samsung, this time against their Galaxy S III, we now have a few reports stating Samsung isn't worried and will move ahead as planned.

Oracle loses again, ordered to pay Google’s legal fees

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Jun, 2012

More bad news is being handed down to the folks at Oracle this week. After completely losing the legal battle with Google over Android and their Java code it looks like they've now been ordered to shell out some serious cash and pay back Google for all those pesky legal fees. Double win for Android!