| 2008-03-21 Science and Technology News at Softsland.com |
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Apple, AT&T Sued Again Over IPhone Voice Mail Patent
Apple is again being sued for its iPhone's Visual Voicemail feature. The lawsuit is an updated version of a patent lawsuit filed in December by Klausner Technologies. The lawsuit claims the iPhone violates a 1994 patent.
Date: 2008-03-21 14:57:25
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Sony PlayStation 3 Update To Feature Blu-ray Internet Downloads, Videos
Sony's next update of its PlayStation 3 game console will support the Blu-ray high-definition DVD format, as well as Internet downloads and videos. The update, expected within days, will include BD-Live, making the PS3 the first Blue-ray player to have Internet access.
Date: 2008-03-21 13:21:56
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Palm Says Centro Had Strongest Sales In Company History
Smart-phone maker Palm said Thursday its third-quarter revenue fell 24 percent although its Centro handset had the strongest launch in company history. Although revenues declined, demand for smart-phones increased 13 percent to $275.4 million.
Date: 2008-03-21 10:10:04
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U.S. Trade Court To Probe Sony, Nokia Over LED Patent
The U.S. Trade Commission named Sony and Nokia among the more than two dozen companies it plans to investigate as part of a patent violation probe. The queries center on Blu-ray DVD players using LED technology.
Date: 2008-03-21 08:47:40
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China Orders 25 Online Video Sites Closed
The Chinese government said Friday it has ordered 25 Web sites carrying objectionable videos to close with more than two dozen online video providers targeted for future action, reports said Friday.
Date: 2008-03-21 08:11:04
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Microsoft, HP Plan Taiwan Research Center
Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard announced plans to set up a joint research and development center in Taiwan to bolster the island's potential role in technological development. The planned center will increase Taiwan's contribution by improving technological support.
Date: 2008-03-21 07:07:33
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Sony Updates PS3 Features For Blu-ray
In a recent move because of the surge of its Blu-ray technology, Sony announced that it will be upgrading the features of its PlayStation 3, which came out with an early boast of the Blu-ray technology. The addition of new features comes as part of the PS3's update to version 2.20, identified by Sony as an imperative move for the sake of market-related product evolution.
Date: 2008-03-21 07:06:03
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Best Buy Offers Gift Card Compensations For HD DVD Buyers
To appease customers who opted for HD DVD technology, consumer electronics retailer Best Buy announced it will be offering gift cards to those who purchased HD DVD-related technology. The gift cards will be available March 21, and will be given to buyers of HD DVD players or related accessories before Feb. 23. The gift cards may be used for purchases done in-store, or online.
Date: 2008-03-21 06:21:24
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