Microsoft Xbox One to Function without Kinect Sensor

From X-bit Labs: Although Kinect sensor will continue to be a part of every Xbox One bundle, it will not be mandatory for operation of the game console. Those, who have privacy concerns regarding always-on voice and motion sensor can now calm down: new Kinect can be unplugged from...

Nintendo's $30.2 million infringement damages cut in half

From CNET News.com: Nintendo might end up paying less than expected for a patent-infringement case.

U.S. Federal Judge Jed Rakoff ruled in a New York court on Wednesday that the company should only be forced to pay $15.1 million in damages to Seijiro Tomita, instead of the $30.2...

Apple Could Go to Trial in May 2014 for eBooks Damages

From DailyTech: Apple may have to go to trial (again) concerning the eBooks conspiracy, but this time, it's to discuss damages.

According to a new report by Reuters, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote scheduled a trial for damages in May 2014. At that time, Cote will decide if Apple...

Flash PS3 (12 GB) to Make Surprise Launch in North America Aug. 18

From DailyTech: Clearly not a fan of the "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" ideology, Sony Corp. (TYO:6758) has taken the PlayStation 3 console through over 400 different permutations with various price points, hard drive sizes, internal hardware functionality, and even console sizes...

First Nvidia Tegra 4i-Based Smartphones Due in Calendar 2014

From X-bit Labs: While Nvidia Corp. has been trying to pull in the release of Tegra 4i-based smartphones, it looks like the handsets will only become available sometimes in calendar 2014. The chief executive of Nvidia said last week that voice modem certification for Tegra 4i will...

Microsoft Delays Launch of Xbox One on Several Markets

From X-bit Labs: Microsoft on Wednesday said that it would not be able to release its highly-anticipated Xbox One video game system in all the countries it originally promised this year. As a result, numerous European countries will now see the next-gen game machine from Microsoft...

Apple Acquires Second Screen TV App Matcha.tv

From DailyTech: Apple sits on a massive cash stockpile meaning that it can easily purchase companies that make hardware and software that it's interested in rather than spending the time to develop its own solutions from scratch. Apple latest acquisition is a second screen TV/video...

Samsung Announces Modern Dual Screen Hennessy Flip Phone

From DailyTech: Samsung has rolled out a new take on the old-school flip phone with a modern design called the SCH-W789 Hennessy. The phone will be heading to the Chinese market, and there is no indication that the phone will land stateside.

The flip phone features a pair of 3.3...

OCZ Technology Showcases Range of Flash-Based Enterprise Solutions

From X-bit Labs: OCZ Technology Group, a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs), will showcase its comprehensive range of flash-based storage solutions at this year's Flash Memory Summit (FMS). This industry-targeted event focusing on non-volatile flash-based...

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