Archive for Category: "Law"

An update to SOPA/PIPA

An update to SOPA/PIPA

What is next for SOPA/PIPA? A nice infographic plus a preview of what may come…

Your Web Service, WordPress and SOPA

Your Web Service, WordPress and SOPA

There has been a lot of talk around the interwebs about SOPA, the new Stop Online Piracy Act that was sponsored by R-TX Lamar Smith. But how does this affect you? Well, if you happen to use GoDaddy as either your Domain Registrar or Hosting provider, you may be in for a surprise! GoDaddy is a stout supporter of SOPA and SOPA is not a good thing!

Apple vs. the Media

If you haven’t seen it, it is everywhere. The iPhone 4G. But why is everyone calling it 4G? Will it support the 4G network? If it is the new design, why not call it 3GSM? M standing for “More Powerful?” But now, everyone insists on 4G. And that is the story! How did Apple “mishandle” [...]

RE: Apple Fans Are Clueless About Security, Hacker Says

RE: Apple Fans Are Clueless About Security, Hacker Says

Before I say anything about this, please read the original article from PCWorld. Don’t worry, I’ll still be here… You’ll just need to click into the story to read the original article and my opinions!

Breakdown – Apple vs. HTC Patent Infringements [podcast]

This is a breakdown of the Apple vs. HTC lawsuit where Apple cited 20 patent infringements by HTC. Full story can be found here: http://kurteng.com/2010/03/apple-vs-htc-the-epic-phone-fight/ Future podcasts can be found at my new podcast site which I will post here (here as in kurteng.com):  http://kurteng.libsyn.com/

Apple vs. HTC: The EPIC phone fight!

Apple vs. HTC: The EPIC phone fight!

There have been so many lawsuits surrounding cell phones and the technology behind each and every small portable device that allows us to be connected anywhere and everywhere.  But with the huge surge of smartphones and mobile web based phones, the technology becomes limited as devices get smaller and users become more demanding. But now, [...]

Time to pay up…

Time to pay up…

I’ve written in this space before that I am a closet law nerd.  I especially enjoy the implications of technology based lawsuits and judgements, and try to keep up with the news as best I can. Well, TechCrunch brings us the news of a major development in the world of Internet search technology with far [...]

It's the end of MS Word as we know it?

It's the end of MS Word as we know it?

If so, well then I feel fine.  Thank you thank you!  I’ll be here all week!  Try the veal!  But seriously folks, it appears that the US District court for the Eastern District of Texas has put a stop to all future sales of Microsoft Word until they resolve a pending lawsuit with Canadian developer [...]

How Far is too Far When it Comes to Forums

Far enough so that it drives someone to commit suicide over a webcam? Well it’s not the first time… how far is too far, and how can you protect yourself from people who are way too serious on forums? Gizmodo brings us the story of a 19-year-old male who committed suicide after many people over [...]