Apple vs. A.pl: Tech company sues online Polish grocer over logo

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal, 

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It looks like Apple organization is sensation favorable after its latest certain win over New samsung. Enhance information siteTelepolis reviews that the Cupertino-based technical organization has set its lawsuit-happy attractions on another organization over signature problems. Only now it's not a international technical organization that happens to create an iPhone-like smartphone--it's an online Enhance shopping web page known as A.pl.

Er…yeah. A.PL Online SA is the organization's formal name, and it's an online deli web page that promotes distribution immediately to its clients' gates. It does are actually known as A.pl--".pl" is the nation sector for Belgium. Apple organization is getting problem with its "trademark," however, and has required that the Enhance Patent Workplace terminate its signature. And this is not a new blip on Apple's radar--Apple also objected to the signing up of the signature in the first position.

According to Telepolis, Apple organization is getting problem with the A.pl's organization logo, and is declaring that the grocer is trying to purposely mix up clients by using Apple's well-known similarity and popularity. Considering Apple organization offers iPhones (and iPads, and MacBook Airs, and Mac OS X, and other non-edible technological innovation items), and A.pl offers meals (and washing items, and other items you might discover in a shopping store), this seems like a bit of a expand. I think it's unlikely that clients will error A.pl's items for iPhones, and vice-versa.

A.pl's present web page looks nothing like Apple's: it's got fruits and veggies and vegetables and dairy products in the backdrop, it has a joyful green-and-orange shade program, and it offers factors like veggie oil and processed ham. The organization logo currently being used on A.pl's web page also looks nothing like Apple's. However, Apple organization says that the problem was over a past organization logo which is not currently being used.

According to The Next Web, the logo in question may actually be the logo of fresh24.pl, which is a website possessed by A.pl. This logo does function a circular green the apple company with a foliage, which is similar in shape to Apple's the apple company leaf:

If this is the frustrating company logo (or if it's just like the frustrating logo), the question, of course, is this: Does The apple company company have signature announce over all apple-shaped images and icons? I wouldn't put it past The apple company company to think that it does have announce over all apple images--after all, this is the same company that advised New new samsung, in Dec 2011, that it couldavoid certain skirmishes with the company by not developing tablets or cellular phone devices with rectangle-shaped types, rounded factors, or sleek places.

Anyway, there are a variety of possible outcomes for this scenario. Apple's problem may be ignored, or A.pl may have to come up with a new company logo (and probably a new name). According to Telepolis, in both circumstances the activities will be qualified to attract the Regional Control Assess in Warsaw. However, Telepolis opinions the scenario may take up to three years, so unless the two activities settle out of judge it's unlikely we'll see immediate excellent.

A.pl CEO Radoslaw Celinski shows Reuters that the accusations (that his company is using Apple's likeness and reputation) is "ludicrous." However, the company is purportedly looking into Apple's problem.

Mercalli Easy Video Stabilizer Removes the Shakes and Jitters From Footage

By Jon L. Jacobi, 

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Though image stabilization in cameras and cell phones has come a long way, it's still got a long way to go. Video stabilizer Mercalli Easy ($20, free demo) is easy-to-use software for your PC that offers what some cameras don't: An automatic and effective solution for stabilization and other issues in your videos.

Drag a file the Mercalli Easy Video Stabilizer and watch it strut its stuff.

Aside from the typical tremble and jitter problems—which Mercalli Simple manages nicely—cell phone and dslr electronic camera video clips also experience other wonkiness, such as moving shutter. Then there are stutters and dropouts when movie supports can't be taken or published quick enough to storage. Mercalli Simple also did a awesome job solving these problems on all of the video clips I put it to work on.

Using Mercalli Simple is a breeze. Move the partial movie to the program's primary display, media the perform option, and preserve the outcome.

Pros may need more management over the procedure, which can be discovered in source proDAD's more costly promotions, but the typical individual should be more than satisfied with the outcomes of Mercalli Simple.

The free trial Mercalli Simple is fully-functional, so you can get a experience for how well it performs, but stored information have a watermark by means of a huge lilac X across the display. The only warning is that there is efficient movie stabilizing in most movie publishers and packages these days, so don't pay for it twice.

If all you need is a remedy to your videos' wonkiness, take a look at Mercalli Simple.

Make your Facebook news feed default to Most Recent

By Rick Broida, 

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Oh, Facebook or myspace. I'm always establishing your information supply to Most Latest, and every few times you select I'd be more happy with Top Experiences.

(What exactly enables as a "top tale," anyway? Never been actual obvious on that.)

As complications go, it's a minimal one -- but still fairly frustrating. Fortunately, there's an simple way to strong-arm Facebook or myspace into displaying the Most Latest supply each and whenever you examine out the website.

All you do is modify your Facebook or myspace save to the following:

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=h_chr

That additional bit of value added onto the end informs Facebook or myspace to type stories chronologically -- in other terms, to always show the Most Latest supply. If you want Top Experiences, you can still click on Sort and select that choice.

While we're on the topic of Facebook or myspace complications, examine out "How to quit Facebook or myspace from discussing your place when you upgrade your status" and "Change your Facebook or myspace information picture." Of course, if you have any Facebook or myspace guidelines of your own to discuss, please do!

Microsoft is going all in with Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8

By Tony Bradley, 

It’s a huge year for Ms. The revered technical massive is basically reinventing itself from the floor up for 2012. A new hosting server OS, new pc OS, new Ms Office package, new cellular foundation, and new product components are all being released almost at the same time. To say Ms has a lot driving on the success of the new products is an exaggeration.

Apparently, Ms is willing to put its money where its common oral cavity is, though, and lead its clients by example. There are reviews that Ms programs to speed up its regular PC renew pattern to give all workers new Microsoft windows 8 personal computers and notebooks. But, wait—there’s more! Ms is also purportedly providing new Microsoft windows Phone 8 cellular phones and Area RT pills to all workers as well.

Microsoft allegedly plans to give all employees their very own Surface RT tablet.

Aside from Microsoft playing Santa Claus (or Oprah—choose your own benevolent icon), and bringing Christmas to employees a tad early, the move also demonstrates Microsoft’s confidence in the new platforms and software. It is arguably the most extreme example of the “eat your own dog food” mantra ever implemented.

It’s probably not entirely altruistic, though. It seems safe to assume that there is a deeper business strategy behind the decision.

Onuora Amobi, manager of Windows8Update.com, believes it’s a amazing move by Ms. Aside from promoting commitment and good will with workers, it allows Ms to do a large real-world test of its production and submission programs, and it allows Ms to demonstrate--on a large, international scale—that Microsoft windows 8 and Microsoft windows Mobile phone 8 are ready for business customers to roll out themselves.

From a promotion and customer viewpoint, the technique is practical as well. With more than 90,000 workers carrying and using Microsoft windows 8 mobile phones and Area RT pills, the gadgets will get a huge boost in visibility. The category of those 90,000 workers will have a chance to touch and feel the new Microsoft windows 8 mobile phones and pills, and the referral promotion will be much more important to Ms than any advertising it can buy.

Of course, Ms followed a similar technique a couple years ago when it provided all workers Microsoft windows Mobile phone 7 mobile phones. Despite the referral promotion and enjoyment that should’ve been produced among Ms buddies and close relatives, the Microsoft windows Mobile phone foundation has still been having difficulties to earn a seat at the table with other mobile systems like iOS and Android operating system.

Microsoft is putting its money on the line in other ways as well, though. Previous variations of Microsoft windows have cost customers 100's of dollars to update, but with Microsoft windows 8 Ms is offering the update for a simple $40 for a short while. In addition, there's a gossip that Ms could cost its Area RT product at around $200—a very competitive cost for a product of that quality, and something, which is sure to sketch attention if it shows true.

Microsoft is not just creating step-by-step modifications to current products. The operating-system, systems, software and gadgets Ms is fitness center this year signify a strong leaving from traditional Ms products and strategies. Much of what Ms is doing is basically a gamble—but it’s a bet that Ms is going all in on.

We’ll see if the technique will pay off.

Intel preps tiny 'Next Unit of Computing' for October ship

 By Loyd Case, PCWorld    Sep 12, 2012 1:54 PM

Little type aspects are the new dark, and Apple wants in on the action. Lightweight systems such as Lenovo's ThinkCentre M92p complete a market between all-in-one PCs and conventional pc PCs. They take up little space and can be invisible away, yet still offer significant PC performance. Apple wants to force small type aspects even small, with its new ultra-compact type aspect.

Intel first previewed its "Next Device of Computing" or NUC in May 2012, though information were somewhat questionable. The company provided few information on storage space, specific CPU settings, or accessibility. Now Apple is lastly preparing the small panel for Oct deliveries. The 4-by-4-inch panel homes a cellular Primary i3 Ivy Link CPU and chipset on one side. The CPU contains Apple HD 4000 incorporated design, but using a cellular CPU decreases the power impact.

Tossing the panel over shows four complete spots. Two are conventional SO-DIMM electrical sockets for storage, one is an M-SATA port for including an SSD and the last is a mini-PCI port that can be used for anything, but would generally be used for a WiFi plus Wireless social media cards. Also involved will be three USB slots and an HDMI plug for movie outcome.

NUC is an Intel-developed program, with the goal of reducing a complete performance pc PC into as little a type aspect as possible. While it might seem to contest with Via's Pico ITX, the performance is considerably better than the Via Centaur CPU on those forums. The 4-by-4-inch structure was selected as the tiniest panel able to support an Apple Ivy Link CPU with assisting primary reasoning and development.

NUC is targeted at OEMs that may need the little type aspect for included programs as well as enthusiasts looking to build little computer systems into cards, would you techniques or little hosts. The devoted movie prevent inside Intel's HD 4000 GPU can manage two HD movie sources at complete shape rate. Apple isn't planning on selling complete techniques, but will source a little situation and exterior energy for customers who want to research with building a system.

Intel will provide two forums, with the key difference being connection. One will include a Thunderbolt slot, while the other will have a wired Ethernet plug instead of Thunderbolt. Both will still have WiFi options, similar to those used in many notebooks, which will take up the only mini-PCI slot. OEMs can you can use the mini-PCI slot for other requirements if they don't need WiFi. Apple will also provide a framework just big enough for the panel plus an exterior energy with the models, so enthusiasts and OEMs can research with these little PCs. The situation itself is hardly bigger than the 4-by-4-inch panel, though the energy stone is an exterior unit. The cases will even have VESA installs, so can be connected easily to the supports of LCD shows or connected to the wall.

Since the small program is based around off-the-shelf Apple elements, the program will be capable of operating Windows or Linux system. A program with Thunderbolt could get connected to a small disk drive to act as a lightweight press or home hosting server.

Pricing isn't company yet, but complete sets are focused to be under $400 for a panel, case, and power. The two first NUC sets will be available in Oct.