Judge denies Wisk Aero’s request for preliminary injunction against Archer Aviation
Electric aviation startup Wisk Aero’s request for a preliminary injunction against rival Archer Aviation was denied by a federal judge Thursday, the latest in an ongoing legal battle over whether Archer stole trade secrets in developing its flagshi.....»»
Apple overtakes Samsung in global smartphone shipments across 2023
Preliminary data shows Apple has overtaken Samsung with the top global smartphone shipments for 2023, plus it's the only top three company with positive growth in the year.iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung sells dozens of smartphones ranging from budget model.....»»
Judge says Trump can wait a week to testify at sex abuse victim"s defamation trial
Judge says Trump can wait a week to testify at sex abuse victim"s defamation trial.....»»
Trump Judge Says He’ll Hold Hearing on Fani Willis Affair Claims
Trump Judge Says He’ll Hold Hearing on Fani Willis Affair Claims.....»»
Columnist"s lawyer warns judge that Trump hopes to "sow chaos" as jury considers defamation damages
Columnist"s lawyer warns judge that Trump hopes to "sow chaos" as jury considers defamation damages.....»»
Lazy use of AI leads to Amazon products called “I cannot fulfill that request”
The telltale error messages are a sign of AI-generated pablum all over the Internet. Enlarge / I know naming new products can be hard, but these Amazon sellers made some particularly odd naming choices. (credit: Amazon).....»»
Dealership lawsuit over tampered Lamborghini odometer tossed by U.S. judge in Fla.
A U.S. district judge in Florida dismissed a Mercedes-Benz dealership's odometer misrepresentation suit against the North Carolina store that sold it a used 2019 Lamborghini Aventador......»»
Valve request takes down Portal 64 due to concerns over Nintendo involvement
It's not the use of Portal, it's the use of an N64 SDK that's the issue. Enlarge / Valve took a look inside Portal 64, saw itself inside near something involving Nintendo, and decided to shut down the experiment. (credit: Valve/J.....»»
Tim Cook"s pay drops to $63 million for 2023
Apple CEO Tim Cook took home $63.2 million for fiscal year 2023, dropping from $99.4 million the previous year, although it was at his own request.In January 2023, Tim Cook asked that his overall compensation be reduced over 40%. It was following wha.....»»
US judge blocks Ohio Republicans’ “troublingly vague” social media law
Judge calls law "breathtakingly blunt instrument" for reducing harm to children. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Matt Cardy ) A federal judge blocked an Ohio state law that would prevent minors from using social networks.....»»
ITC files opposition to Apple’s request to stay Apple Watch sales ban: ‘Apple presents a weak and unconvincing case’
As expected, the ITC today filed its response to Apple’s request to stay the Apple Watch ban for the duration of Apple’s appeal of the ruling. In its response, filed on Wednesday with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the ITC s.....»»
Supernal wants the S-A2 to deliver us from gridlock with quiet, electric aviation
The SA-2 will take off vertically and cruise at up to 120 mph on electricity alone, delivering the comfort of a plane and the agility of a helicopter......»»
HP sued (again) for blocking third-party ink from printers, accused of monopoly
Suit seeks injunction blocking HP from bricking printers using third-party ink. Enlarge (credit: HP) HP has used its "Dynamic Security" firmware updates to "create a monopoly" of replacement printer ink cartridges, a law.....»»
The (wrong) reason we keep secrets: Research finds fears of judgment are overblown
In and out of the workplace, people often keep adverse information about themselves secret because they worry that others will judge them harshly. But those fears are overblown, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business......»»
SEC denies Apple"s bid to stop shareholders questioning its use of AI
The Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected requests by both Apple and Disney to exclude AI from discussions at their forthcoming annual shareholders meetings, saying the subject "transcends ordinary business matters."Apple ParkAhead of the s.....»»
New theoretical framework unlocks mysteries of synchronization in turbulent dynamics
Weather forecasting is important for various sectors, including agriculture, military operations, and aviation, as well as for predicting natural disasters like tornados and cyclones. It relies on predicting the movement of air in the atmosphere, whi.....»»
Judge denies Apple a sanction it demanded on patent troll"s lawyer
Arendi S.A.R.L. has a lawsuit against Google that Apple isn't party to, but Apple tried and failed to sanction Arendi's counsel and witness for revealing trade secrets during the trial.Apple ParkArendi S.A.R.L. may ring a bell, as it has been involve.....»»
Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether
Apple may have been given a stay on an ITC-recommended Apple Watch import ban, but that doesn't mean the saga is over as the company seeks software fixes to satisfy Customs.Apple Watch Series 9A judge ruled that the Apple Watch blood oxygen detection.....»»
What would you do with a used Rolls-Royce Olympus engine from Concorde?
The engine, which sold for $718,000, cannot be flown again. Enlarge / British Airways Aerospatiale BAC Concorde taking off with afterburners blazing. (credit: aviation-images.com/Universal Images Group via Getty Images).....»»
Colorado wolf reintroduction to move forward as ranchers" legal effort fails
The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado this month will proceed as planned after a federal judge on Friday 15 Dec. denied ranchers' request to stop the state's efforts to allow for further environmental analysis......»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to avoid testifying in Twitter stock probe
Musk has to testify for SEC probe into whether he violated US securities laws. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk can't avoid testifying in an investigation into whether he violated federal securities l.....»»