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Final US ITC ruling finds that Google infringed on Sonos patents, import ban not likely [U]

January 7, 2022
The US International Trade Commission today found that Google infringed on five Sonos patents relating to smart speakers and audio. This could lead to an import ban of Google speakers, phones, and Chromebooks that violate those patents. Back in August, a preliminary ruling from an ITC judge found that Google infringed on five patents. The full Commission issued a final ruling today that…
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The Rewind: iPhone 13 mini – the last of the best smartphone?

January 7, 2022
Rumors have suggested that Apple’s mini iPhone, which first came on the scene with 2020’s iPhone 12 mini, won’t be long for this world. Although Apple released the iPhone 13 mini last summer, it’s possible that its release is the last “mini” iPhone that we’ll…
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Rumor: Apple testing multiple folding iPhone prototypes, but launch could be years away

January 7, 2022
After giving a tidbit early today about the upcoming iPhone 14 series, leaker Dylandkt has shared what he knows about Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone. According to Dylan, who has built a strong reputation within the Apple community in 2021, Apple is “definitely working and testing multiple prototypes that contain foldable displays.” The leaker points out that are still “too many…
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Twitter testing new option to retweet with a video reaction on iOS

January 7, 2022
Twitter on Thursday launched a new feature in its iOS app for a small group of users. With this option, it’s now possible to retweet someone’s post and add your own video reaction using your camera. As demonstrated by the company, those who have the new feature enabled will find a third option when they tap the retweet button, which will now show “Quote Tweet with reaction.” The option…
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GM-backed Pure Watercraft launches first electric pontoon boat at CES

January 6, 2022
Pure Watercraft has unveiled the first fruits of its collaboration with General Motors at CES 2022, and it’s a Pure-branded, “affordable luxury” electric pontoon boat that offers silent running, smooth acceleration, and dramatically reduced maintenance – without exhaust gas and oil leaks ruining the water for everyone. Is it enough to to make a splash in the recreational boat market, and…
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