Announcements – Page 105 – 37'.news ¯\_(ツ)

August 15, 2011

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility.

Google has just announced its upcoming acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the maker of Droid line.

This is an interesting development since recently Google accuses Microsoft of violating confidentiality agreement. Microsoft in its lawsuit against Motorola was said to show Android source code to an expert witness without Google’s consent.

I’m a bit confused why showing Android source code needs Google’s consent. I always heard that Android is an Open Source project. Well, apparently it is not. -editor

Motorola on January 4th, 2011 separated its core business into two companies; Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions.

By acquiring Motorola Mobility, Google will be able to control both Android software and hardware.

This should make HTC really happy. -editor

This is so unlike Microsoft and Nokia “partnership”.

——-

Google is buying Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion while Microsoft acquired Nokia without buying it. – editor

August 14, 2011

Bender is still Great!

One Sunday with a lot of work and nothing to do at the end of the night.

Bender is still Great!

August 13, 2011

It’s about time, Google runs intervention on Lodsys Lawsuit.

Google finally stepped up and intervened in the lawsuit filed by Lodsys against Android developers. Lodsys has been busy filing lawsuits against Android and iOS developers for patent infringement. Apple and Google both have licensed Lodsys’ Patent Portfolios which then included in iOS and Android respectively.

August 12, 2011

Griffin Technology Stylus for iPad.

I picked up a Griffin Technology Stylus for iPad because it was on sale at a local electronic store. I wonder if stylus like this would work great with iPad. It all depends on the Apps, sometimes the stylus works great and sometimes it doesn’t.

It does work with most capacitive touch screen.

August 11, 2011

Spotify and Century Media Records

Century Media Records has pulled their music catalogue off Spotify. This prompted the tech community to ask the question:

“What is this Century Media Records?”

Spotify then responded to Century Media Records by touting numbers that include some Dollar signs.

How am I supposed to listen to Nevermore and Iced Earth on Spotify now?

August 9, 2011

Which CD-ROM Boot Type?

Can you be less descriptive please?

Just in case you’re wondering I was booting from Ubuntu disc. Don’t remember exactly which version.

August 8, 2011

Conversation with ADATA Customer Service.

I decided to call ADATA Customer Service regarding the RMA process for the S599 SSD. Since I’m located within driving range to their Hacienda Heights office, I decided to get the deliver the defective product in person. I called the Customer Service and was informed that I could go to their office and get the replacement.

I’d be visiting ADATA USA office this Wednesday.