Archive for April, 2012
Apr
30
2012
 
Oracle and Google Await Verdict After Final Battle Over Java CopyrightsPosted by: wiredtechbiz in Wired Tech Biz“Can somebody use another company’s property just because it suits them?” That’s the question posed by Oracle lawyer Mike Jacobs during the closing arguments in the “copyright phase” of the ongoing court battle between Oracle and Google over the use of the Java programming language on the Android mobile operating system. Oracle is trying to show that Google violated Oracle’s copyrights when it built a new version of the Java platform atop Android, and on Monday, Jacobs sought to drive home Oracle’s case by tossing this rhetorical question at a California jury.
Apr
30
2012
What an End to the Apple-Samsung Patent War Might Mean for ConsumersPosted by: wiredtechbiz in Wired Tech BizApple and Samsung have been engaged in heated patent litigation since April 2011, but it looks like resolution could finally be imminent. On May 21 and 22, the two companies will meet in a San Francisco court to begin setting their differences.
Check out these NAO dancing robots from French company Aldebaran. If after 15-20s you think you’ve seen enough click forward to 50s and watch the robots get really funky. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPVdZEkDrn8&feature=relmfu There is a lot more to NAO robots than being cute. The plan is for them to be assistants round the home helping with tasks ranging from playing games to helping with the cooking. If you watch these videos you will see that there is a little way to go before you start seeing these robots for sale in your local supermarket, and the price will have to come down a little from the current €1,400, but I don’t think we are a million miles away from consumer robots taking off.
Apr
30
2012
Krugman: How To Fix The Economy? Do The Exact Opposite Of What We’re DoingPosted by: yahootechticker in Yahoo Tech TickerOver the past five years since the Great Recession began, economists have been waging a religious war over the best way to fix our problems. On one side are so-called “austerians” who argue that the problem is a lack of confidence caused by runaway government spending and deficits and, therefore, the best way to revitalize [...]
Apr
30
2012
U.S. Income Inequality Is Rising But It Can Be Stopped Says AuthorPosted by: yahootechticker in Yahoo Tech TickerThe perpetual discussion about the ongoing battle between rich and poor, between the one percent and the ninety-nine percent, has generated a great deal of heat, but not much light. With The Great Divergence: America’s Growing Inequality Crisis and What We Can Do About It, New Republic columnist Timothy Noah brings a well-reasoned array of [...] Microsoft announced Monday that it is investing $300 million in the Nook, the Barnes & Noble e-reader that is the closest competitor to Amazon’s Kindle. The investment gives Microsoft a 17.6 percent stake in a new entity valued, based on the infusion, at $1.7 billion.
Apr
30
2012
Barnes & Noble, Microsoft Partnership: Desperate Meets HopelessPosted by: yahootechticker in Yahoo Tech TickerShares of Barnes & Noble (BKS) soared Monday morning after the book retailer announced that it would spin off its digital and college businesses into a new subsidiary. Microsoft (MSFT) will invest $300 million in the new division, giving it a 17.6 percent stake in the venture. The Daily Ticker’s Daniel Gross and Henry Blodget [...] Microsoft announced Monday that it is investing $300 million in the Nook, the Barnes and Noble e-reader that is the closest competitor to Amazon’s Kindle. The investment gives Microsoft a 17.6 per cent stake in a new entity valued, based on the infusion, at $1.7 billion.
Apr
30
2012
How To Be Richer And Smarter Than Your Parents: Zac BissonnettePosted by: yahootechticker in Yahoo Tech Ticker After watching his parents struggle with their finances growing up, 23-year-old Zac Bissonnette has learned a great deal about how not to manage his money. In his new book, “How to be Richer, Smarter and Better Looking than Your Parents,” Bissonnette outlines the money “do’s and don’ts” to help teens and young adults be [...] Kids seem to have an endless supply of creativity. Drawing, painting, writing, building, colouring, storytelling - anything can spark it off and it can lead to hours of fun. And stacks and stacks of art of all forms decorating your house. Why not create a Digital Art Gallery to not only show it all off, but help clear up your house a bit too.
Design is built into Apple’s DNA. Google’s backbone on the other hand, is search. So it’s not too surprising to guess which platform houses a greater number of polished apps — and which platform makes it easier to create those apps.
Apr
28
2012
iRig Mix Turns Music Listeners Into Music MakersPosted by: wiredtechbiz in Wired Tech BizMy music lessons at school were a little uninspiring, and at home my Bontempi keyboard failed to inspire me — even with its seven preset voices. I was slightly skeptical when I stumbled across the DJ Rig app for iPhone and iPad. Was this another short-lived gimmick?
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