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Apple Computer and Creative Technology have agreed to settle their legal dispute over music player patents for US$100 million, the companies announced on Wednesday in the US.
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Singapore-based electronics maker Creative Technology said Monday that it has filed two legal actions against Apple Computer, charging the popular iPod infringes on its patented technology.
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Creative Technology, maker of MP3 players, has indicated that it is expecting to earn royalties from rival Apple Computer.
Novell is expected to initiate a major round of layoffs that could cut 1,000 or more jobs in an attempt to restore the server software company's financial strength, according to employees familiar with the plan.
A number of Creative's Zen digital music players infected with the Wullik.B virus have been shipped to consumers in Japan.
Microsoft has sparked heated debate by claiming that Windows software is cheaper to patch than open-source alternatives.
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Despite some flaws, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated phone and MP3 player.
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Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.
Apple's latest iPod includes a colour screen and photo display capabilities, as well as a chunk of extra storage space.
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A larger screen and improved file-transfer capabilities make the remixed Zen Xtra more appealing than its older sibling, the Zen NX.
The Nomad Jukebox Zen NX is a smaller and lighter version of Creative's Jukebox Zen MP3 player. Is it finally a competitor for the iPod? Find out in our Australian review.
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