Apple infringed two telecommunications patents used in devices including iPhones and iPads, London’s Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday, dismissing the tech giant’s appeal in a long-running dispute with a US patent holder.Texas-based Optis Cellular Technology sued Apple in 2019 over its use of patents which Optis says are essential to certain technological standards, such as 4G.London’s High Court ruled last year that two of Optis’ 4G patents were so-called standard essential patents and that Apple had infringed them.Apple appealed against that decision in May, arguing that the two patents in issue were not essential to 4G standards and that…
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Graphic by Marina KozakNewsNew Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2023A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and monthsBy PitchforkApril 1, 2023FacebookTwitterFacebookTwitterNew albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on top of it all. So that’s where we come in. Pitchfork is tracking notable new music releases with our guide to upcoming albums. In the coming months, there will be big new releases from Feist, Arlo Parks, the National, Thomas Bangalter, Everything But the Girl, Squid, Metallica, Kara Jackson, Wednesday, Christine and the Queens, Yaeji,…
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about the Supreme Court’s decision overruling student debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., June 30, 2023.Jim Watson | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden on Tuesday again called for stricter gun control, including a ban on semi-automatic rifles, after several deadly “tragic and senseless shootings” leading up to the July Fourth holiday.At least 10 people were killed in mass shootings in Baltimore Philadelphia, and Fort Worth, Texas. The incidents — as well as others in Wichita, Kansas, and Lansing, Michigan — left dozens of others injured.A string of…
With more TV shows on the air than ever, there are more characters than before. Many characters struggle to break through, but many do. TV Fanatic has rounded up the new characters worth their weight in gold from the 2022-2023 season. Check them out below. 1. The Interns – Grey’s Anatomy The season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 was the epitome of a reboot within the series as they introduced a new batch of interns, the closest to rival the originals yet. And shockingly, it worked! This modern M.A.G.Y.K. have distinct personalities, are relatable, and have brought back that…
Editors Rating What We LikeThe complexity and nuance of leather with bright florals and cedar with the slight spice of nutmeg results in a head-turning yet classic scent that works in just about any setting.The combination of longevity and great sillage puts in the work, so you won’t need to constantly reapply. A few sprays in the morning, and you’re usually good until night.The complexity of the scent notes makes it perfect for nearly every occasion—it’s a daily driver cologne that just won’t quit. What We Dont LikeThe heavy use of leather and other classic masculine scents can make it…
Electric Literature recently launched a new creative nonfiction program, and received 500 submissions in just 36 hours! Now we need your help to grow our team, carefully and efficiently review submitted work, and further establish EL as a home for artful and urgent nonfiction. We’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by the end of June. We’re almost there! Please give what you can today. The patriarchy is always on the offensive: yesterday’s reproductive rights can be reduced today and might even be gone completely tomorrow, forcing us to return to the same old struggles, too busy surviving to even…
Cool idea: images of the bolometer on a silicon chip. (Courtesy: Jean-Philippe Girard/Aalto University) A new type of bolometer that covers a broad range of microwave frequencies has been created by researchers in Finland. The work builds on previous research by the team and the new technique could potentially characterize background noise sources and thereby help to improve the cryogenic environments necessary for quantum technologies. A bolometer is an instrument that measures radiant heat. Instruments have existed for 140 years and are conceptually simple devices. They use an element that absorbs radiation in a specific region of the electromagnetic spectrum.…
In this articleLUVDALUALAALFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTTravelers are seen ahead of the fourth of July holiday weekend at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 30, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.Elijah Nouvelage | AFP | Getty ImagesFlight disruptions piled up at airports around the country ahead of the July Fourth weekend, but airline investors have largely shrugged them off.More than 63,000 flights operated by U.S. airlines, or 30% of their schedules, were delayed between June 24 through July 2. More than 9,000, or 4.2%, were canceled. Both of those percentages are above disruption averages so far this year, according to flight-tracking…
Refresh for chart…On the bright side for Independence Day bomb Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, its first five days at the box office of $82M aren’t as bad as Paramount/Skydance’s Terminator Genisys. That sequel’s launch just prior to July 4, 2015 left a lot of methane in the air with $42.4M in its Wednesday to Sunday. The attempted Arnold Schwarzenegger comeback movie ended its domestic run at $89.7M, and Dial of Destiny will cross that mark before its first week is up. Comparing July 4th tentpole hits and bombs can be tricky. Since the holiday skips around, sometimes…
Vivo is likely to expand its V-series smartphones in China with the launch of the Vivo V29 5G. The handset has reportedly been spotted on the FCC certification website hinting at some of its key specifications. The smartphone was also spotted on the NBTC certification site recently. It is tipped to pack a 4,505mAh battery. However, Vivo is yet to reveal any details of the purported smartphone, which is expected to succeed the Vivo V27.According to a Pricebaba report, the purported Vivo V29 has been listed on the FCC certification site with the model number V2250. The listing suggests the…
Vanilla, the chimpanzee, who spent 28 years in an animal testing lab before finally getting a new life, is touching people’s hearts, and inspiring them to open their wallets. Save the Chimps, an animal sanctuary in Florida shared a video on social media showing Vanilla being introduced to other chimps and seeing open skies for the first time in her life … and it’s sparked a huge wave of interest and donations. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. A rep for Save the Chimps tells TMZ … Vanilla’s viral moment brought in $48,600 in donations in just…
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesRecent usage limits on Twitter were implemented to “detect and eliminate bots and other bad actors,” the company said Tuesday, adding that only a “small percentage” of users are currently affected.”To ensure the authenticity of our user base we must take extreme measures to remove spam and bots from our platform,” Twitter said in a blog post. “Any advance notice on these actions would have allowed bad actors to alter their behavior to evade detection.”The company said the actions are intended to prevent accounts from scraping users’ public data to build artificial intelligence models and…
This weekend, Beyoncé has been sharing some amazing looks with fans as she enjoys her time in Europe. Late Monday night, the deluge culminated in a carousel of pics that look like they were taken in a parking lot and industrial elevator somewhere. The rough surroundings were perfectly juxtaposed with her stunningly elegant ensemble. The musical icon was wearing a pale pink corset dress with a column skirt that just brushed the tops of her feet as she posed.The ribbed bodice was made of semi-sheer material with structured lines and an opaque bust with spaghetti straps. She had a matching…
Two main issues must be addressed as The Blacklist Season 10 — and the series — concludes. The first is what the future will be for the Task Force, and the second is what happens to Raymond Reddington. The former is contingent on the latter because that is how it has always been. There would be no Task Force without Red. These two issues have been the central theme of The Blacklist Season 10, as Raymond and the Task Force fielded threats from different corners to stay afloat. It all began with Wujing’s return on The Blacklist Season 10 Episode…
Editors Rating What We LikeThe charming, natural, authentic scent takes you right to the Mediterranean seaside, leaving you feeling clean and fresh too.It has a long-lasting scent that smells amazing but is never too overpowering or cloying.It’s a fairly affordable everyday cologne, especially compared to other designer brands. What We Dont LikeMost detractors will say Acqua Di Gio isn’t unique enough to leave a lasting impression or an impression that’s too familiar.Bottom Line Going into an Acqua Di Gio review, you probably already knew it was very popular and highly rated. Not everyone will love the scent, but I still…
Electric Literature recently launched a new creative nonfiction program, and received 500 submissions in just 36 hours! Now we need your help to grow our team, carefully and efficiently review submitted work, and further establish EL as a home for artful and urgent nonfiction. We’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by the end of June. We’re almost there! Please give what you can today. Jack Driscoll writes about working-class men in flyover states. Men who feel left behind and misunderstood, men with calloused hands, men who take reckless risks that often hurt themselves more than others. He writes about…
Renphoto | E+ | Getty ImagesFireworks-related damage may be covered by your renters or homeowners insurance policy — but not always.”The very short answer is: Usually there’s coverage,” said Peter Kochenburger, executive director of the insurance law program at the University of Connecticut and deputy director of the university’s Insurance Law Center.”It does depend on a number of details,” he added.More from Personal Finance:3 reasons it can be smarter to rent, even if you can afford to buyTerm life insurance is often best but most people buy another kindWhy auto insurers are raising rates even as car prices easeWhat homeowners…
In this articleFOXAFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe News Corporation headquarters, which is also home to Fox News, stands in Manhattan on April 18, 2023 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesFox News has settled another lawsuit, this time with a one-time producer for former primetime host Tucker Carlson. The Fox Corp. network agreed to pay $12 million to settle the lawsuit brought by Abby Grossberg, who alleged she was coerced into giving false testimony for the Dominion Voting Systems defamation case.”While I stand by my publicly filed claims and allegations, in light of today’s settlement of $12 million,…