Apple-HTC Patent Agreement reveals Bad News for Samsung

A redacted version of the patent licensing agreement between Apple and HTC was released by Samsung ahead of today’s scheduled courtroom hearing between Apple and Samsung. [adsenseyu2] The two companies will present arguments to U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose concerning the $1.05 billion verdict levied against Samsung earlier this year. Samsung… Read More: Apple-HTC Patent Agreement reveals Bad News for Samsung »

Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement

Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement   In a joint press release yesterday evening, Apple and HTC announced that a 10 year licensing agreement has been reached between the two warring parties. The agreement is good for around the world sales of both HTC and Apple devices and the deal includes a 10-year… Read More: Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement »

The Evolution of Social Media

Social media has become an integral part of modern society. There are general social networks with user bases larger than the population of most countries. There are niche sites for virtually every special interest out there. There are sites to share photos, videos, status updates, sites for meeting new people and sites to connect with old friends. It… Read More: The Evolution of Social Media »

Windows 8 Review

Windows 8 is a rebirth, a “reimagining” of Windows and the entire Microsoft brand. It’s also the single riskiest project that Microsoft has ever embarked upon — a bet from Redmond that users can adapt to a new way of computing. With mobile alternatives from Google and Apple eating into sales of traditional PCs, Microsoft… Read More: Windows 8 Review »

Facebook reports Q3 2012 financial results: beats expectations, but $59 million net loss

Facebook today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2012, announcing a revenue of $1.3 billion, which beats analyst expectations. Despite that, Facebook still reported a net loss of $59 million in the quarter. 86% of Facebook’s revenue in the quarter came from advertising, but for the first time ever, the company made money from… Read More: Facebook reports Q3 2012 financial results: beats expectations, but $59… »