Apple Accused Steal Trademark of IPAD

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TU - A Chinese company called Proview Technology has accused Apple of violating trademark rights. Manufacturer of touch screens, says it was the owner of the rights to the name iPad in China.

Local newspaper, the Beijing News, reports that Proview Technology, based in the southern city of Shenzhen has registered the name iPad in January 2000. And until recently, they still become the owner of that name to be used in China.

"The decision to sell Apple iPad in China is illegal and arrogant," said Yang Rongshan as Director Proview Technology, as reported by AFP and quoted on Thursday (10/28/2010).

Meanwhile, Li Su, one of the Proview Technology shareholder-owned company has asked Steve Jobs was immediately cease these violations and create a new negotiation with Proview Technology.

"If not, we will ask the authorities to seize all Apple products," Li said, adding that threatened the fair price for trademark iPad currently reached USD 800 million.

In its report, the Beijing News said the two companies had previously been discussing the possibility of transfer of the brand, but failed to find agreement.

Until today, a spokesman for Apple in China is not willing to provide information related to this offense.

U.S. urges NATO Build 'Cyber ​​Shields'

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TU - cyber war more intense today. United States also cautioned for his allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO to build 'cyber shield' to protect themselves from cyber attacks that target the military and economic infrastructure.

Yes, the topic of cyber security will become critical discussion in the meeting of NATO leaders in Lisbon, Portugal in November. This was affirmed by the United States Defense Ministry deputy, William Lynn.

"This alliance has a crucial role to develop our network security protection. NATO already has a nuclear defense, but also necessary cyber shield," said Lynn TU quoted by AFP on Thursday (09/16/2010).

According to Lynn, it takes a collective defense in the realm of cyber by adopting a strategy on the Cold War era. The U.S. government has estimated there are over 100 foreign intelligence agents who tried to penetrate the network in the U.S. alone.

The Pentagon identified the five pillars in cyber defense. It takes the knowledge that the cyber realm is the new battlefield, the need to make an active defense, protection of critical infrastructure, increase the collective defense and technology development.

"I am very impressed with the unity of purpose and vision in this alliance to about cyber threats," added Lynn.

Flash Can Running on iPhone!

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TU - Flash can now be run on the iPhone! It is now really can be done through Frash. Consequently not only the iPhone 4 only, but the iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G IPAD can also run applications such Adobe's.

For information, Frash Adobe Flash runtime is ported to Android forced to walk on the iPhone, using a compatible layer. This application was developed by Comex.

As quoted from redmondpie TU, Monday (08/09/2010) Frash can run on most existing Flash in the mobile browser Safari. As some videos on YouTube that spread, some Flash applications do seem to run on an iPhone 4 in the demo shown.

Well, if some time ago Frash can only be run on the iPad, now the application can be done in other Apple products.

Based on experiments that have been done redmondpie, currently Frash run smoothly on the iPhone 3G, IPAD (version 3.2.1) and iPod Touches, and iPhone 4 (IOS 4.0.1). IPhone users who are interested can just try it. However, they must give up his favorite in-jailbreak your iPhone.

Sharp Prepare 2 eBook Reader at End of Year

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TU - Sharp, known as TV manufacturers are now starting to break Rambah eBook reader device company from Tokyo, Japan is currently working on two models eBook Reader which can be used to watch videos and listen to audio content. In addition, Sharp is also preparing eBook distribution service.

Second eBook Reader is still in the prototype stage and reportedly soon be launched near the end of this year 2010. One of them will have a 5.5 inch screen and the other larger with 10.8-inch screen. Both are equipped with color touch screen feature.

TU Excerpted from the website Good eReader, on Wednesday (21/07/2010), eBooks XMDF Sharp will use the format. This format is very popular and widely used in Japan for being able to bridge the gap between the text and format to view video content.

"Latest XMDF lets users more easily view digital content including video and audio, and there is automatic adjustment for the layout to match the needs of publishers," said one senior executive of Sharp, Masami Obatake.

He also added that e-publishing business is to attract many circles lately. So according to him, by launching two devices and Sharp eBook distribution service later this year will be a very appropriate time.

Watch ESPN 'Exclusive' on Xbox 360

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TU - Earlier this week, ESPN sports channel broadcast a partnership with Microsoft to deliver thousands of live sporting events, called ESPN3 into the gaming device Xbox 360.

The agreement between the two are exclusive so that only the Xbox that can broadcast it. That is, gaming device made ​​by Sony and Nintendo who become competitors will not be able to deliver Xbox ESPN3.

TU Quoted from The New York Times, Tuesday (15/06/2010), the service is available to premium subscribers who are members of Xbox Live.

"With Xbox, we were able to reach viewers who are usually not affordable," said Senior Vice President of ESPN Digital Media.

ESPN3 service, he said, could create an experience to enjoy the sports broadcasts directly from the gaming device.

In the event the Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) being held in Los Angeles, Microsoft and ESPN demonstrating how viewers can watch the broadcast ESPN3, while chatting with friends and answer quiz questions sports during the game. Sound good?

Wait for the presence of Google TV!

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TU - Some time ago, heard rumors that Google was preparing for a new business, an Android-based TV. With this technology, Google will integrate the web with TV.

Technology called Google TV is carrying the concept of web-based streaming TV, including kemampuann web browser applications, with large-size TVs are ready to be enjoyed in the family room. In addition, the Google TV also connects directly to television sets and other devices such as Blu ray.

Reportedly the user can access Internet functions such as online search, and play YouTube videos. There's also a web application for gaming, social networking and Google's Wave. With this form of communication via the Internet, sharing photos, videos or maps can be enjoyed through a TV.

A Metamorphosis HDTV into a giant web terminal, now being deliberated carefully by Google. With this, Google would compete with the internet industry players such as Netflix streaming TV, VUDU, or Apple TV.

As quoted from Yahoo News, Sunday (02/05/2010) The search engine giant will partner with Intel, Sony, and Logitech. Maybe this is the first television product that uses the 'brains' Intel Atom.

Google TV is also going to use the Android operating system as well as technology Longitech and Sony. Touch screen television will also be equipped with a keyboard making it easier for users surfing the virtual world.

Whenever the time comes? Just wait for the results of Google's conference titled 'Google I / O conference', which was held May 19 to 20 coming in San Francisco. About 3,000 developers would gather there.

5 Game Xbox 360 Exclusive Ignored

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TU - For Microsoft Xbox 360 is the best gaming console ever, it was also demonstrated by the presence of several games exclusively for the console. But not all the game's success attracted the attention of gamers.

As reported by the Examiner and TU was quoted on Monday (4/26/2010), here's 5 games whose presence ignored by Xbox 360 gamers:

5. Blue Dragon
In addition to Final Fantasy, Blue Dragon is the best-selling games in Japan. In addition, this game also mentioned a Role Playing Game (RPG) The best for Xbox 360. But his presence did not get much attention from gamers.

4. Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise is the sequel to the best of Viva Piñata ranks are often present in the Xbox 360, game systems and content in this game was being developed to satisfy gamers. But unfortunately, been remarkably indifferent gamers with a sequel to this game.

3. Chromehounds
Thanks to a myriad of features diusungnya, Chromehounds received the title game is the most complex simulations in the realm of the Xbox 360. But it only made sales of this game is very pathetic in the eyes of the publishers.

2. Culdcept Saga
Culdcept Saga is a game strategy with the primary mission is to lord over the breadth of the map. Comes with a very casual, make the enthusiast gaming reluctant to play this game.

1. Earth Defense Force 2017
When assaulted by many Xbox 360 games in style First Person Shooter (FPS), Earth Defense Force 2017 even comes with a stylish action game with a third person perspective. Although equipped with many types of weapons, do not make gamers like this game.