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MplsP said: "Hands-Free, Voice-Operated Remote Control Transmitter" - I haven't actually read the patent, but that description is beyond broad; to the point of them trying to patent a concept. So you want a title that goes into detail of t…
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frac said: “The patent, issued in 2001, applies to "solder alloys with improved physical and chemical properties that comprise effective amounts of tin, copper, silver, and bismuth." Can an we say the word “broad” as in overly broad by inclu…
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ascii said: I haven't tried playing an RPG on my phone before, could be interesting! Try Baldurs gate (and Baldurs gate 2 while your at it) They are faithful repros of the full game. Although it's better to play them on a tablet but you'll…
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tallest skil said: xbit said: Ireland acted unlawfully Not by their own laws, right? And there’s a thing about setting a new precedent of retroactively applied laws that the EU might want to worry Wrong and that's the basis of the …
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maestro64 said: singularity said: seanj said: So Apple (an American company), wants to buy Shazam (a British company), pand the EU investigates because Austria, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden object! And peop…
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rob53 said: As for giving preferential tax treatment, that's common in the US and is probably common throughout the EU. It doesn't matter if it's for a US company or foreign owned. Ireland gave Apple better tax rates along with any other large c…
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seanj said: So Apple (an American company), wants to buy Shazam (a British company), and the EU investigates because Austria, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden object! And people wonder why we Brits voted to leave the wonderf…
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magman1979 said: auxio said: gatorguy said: macxpress said: seanismorris said: foggyhill said: But, but, but, but... I love crap, I love chromebooks,I love saving $50 bucks up front and paying $200 dollars o…
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SpamSandwich said: anton zuykov said: SpamSandwich said: EU members will be paying more for everything. Congrats, fools! HiIdiots do not realize, that when you tax a corporation (aka bureaucratic entity) it is either employees …
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roake said: I wonder how easy it would be for them to publish to the hyper-fragmented Android platform? It's on Google play for those whose phone can run it.
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SpamSandwich said: fred1 said: SpamSandwich said: EU vultures. And . . . cue the Euro-bashers. Do you have an automatic notification Gyfor whenever the EU or an EU country is mentioned so you can post something negative? Do…
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If your claiming damages identify them. Without that identification the courts just ruled Apples complaint not worthy.
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robin huber said: Would be cheaper to buy Ireland and withdraw it from the EU. Ireland's GDP is over $300 billion, so it wouldn't be cheaper and let's assume Apple/ireland lost the case and any appeals the demand for back collection would…
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Another worthwhile cause supported by Apple. Good to see Cook carrying on with the ethos of Apple isn't just about the bottom line. Companies can enrich the world as well making profits.
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monstrosity said: MrDavidFTurner said: Wow, I like apple but the fan boy level on these comments is ridiculous. It seems the majority of you guys are pro-market place monopolies. Apple doesn't have a monopoly in the app marketplace…
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NoWhere_NoOne said: Well - that is what you get when you sign up to the EU and allow unelected Civil Servants to decide how everyone should live I have zero sympathy with the Irish And to think some morons think the EU is a good idea - an i…
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dachar said: Unfortunately the NHS seems to be having a problem recruiting and keeping GP Doctors. 10 years ago I used to be able to get an appointment in the same week but now it’s 3 it 4 weeks Funny enough I have never had an issue getti…
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viclauyyc said: eg, I develop a theory and a device that can generate electricity from water under $100. But the technology to make it happen won’t realize in 20 years. 15 years later someone use a similar theory but totally different techniques…
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fmalloy said: foggyhill said:That's undoubtedly why Apple still ships the Iphone with a 5w charger. I'd say it's more about maximizing margins. The 5w charger will be good enough fir the majority but gives an opportunity to upsell …
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Fair enough.