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Facebook and Google back Samsung in court case against Apple

Jul21
by on July 21, 2015 at 9:25 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

Trial Begins In Apple-Samsung Patent Battle
The most recent turn in Samsung and Apple’s patent case has seen Facebook, Google, eBay, Dell, HP and other Silicon Valley companies chime in to support Samsung in a “friend of the court” briefing filed to the US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. A jury ruled in 2012 that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple patents and the Korean company was ordered to pay $1 billion in damages. However, the amount was later reduced to $548 million following a review. The briefing says: If allowed to stand, that decision will lead to absurd results and have a devastating impact on companies, including…

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$49 Amazon Prime rival Jet.com is now open to all in the US

Jul21
by on July 21, 2015 at 9:15 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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The much hyped Amazon rival from Marc Lore, the founder of Diapers.com, is here. Jet.com has launched today, a few hours ahead of schedule. Jet costs $49 per year to subscribe and offers the “best prices on the Web” by looking across multiple sites and finding the best prices. Individual retailers can sell directly on Jet.com and it figures out who has the best price automaticallly. The service has been in private testing since early this year. As part of a marketing stunt late last year, the company offered shares in the company for people referred to join the site. Most of…

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How to build an Apple Watch door unlocker for $100

Jul21
by on July 21, 2015 at 8:35 am
Posted In: Apple watch, Around the Web, DIY

Apple Watch door unlocker
If you’ve recently purchased an Apple Watch and want even more functionality out of it, here’s a project to turn your new timepiece into a remote key for your home or office door. Developed by the clever folks at Make, it uses an app to generate a 128-bit radio frequency (RF) key. Combine that with an RF-enabled Arduino board and you’re on the way to unlocking your door with your watch. The entire exercise will set you back about $100, which covers the cost of the electronics and a door strike to contain them. As well as sharing the video tutorial…

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