Patent Wars: Earlier iPhone, iPad models face bans in U.S. for infringing upon Samsung patent

http://bgr.com/2013/06/04/apple-samsung-patent-dispute-itc-ruling/ / U.S. International Trade Commission  limited ban and cease & desist order Apple products infringe infringing upon Samsung’s technology ruling concerns AT&T versions iPhone 4 3GS iPhone , iPad 3G iPad 2 3G claimed Apple violated patent patents ITC infringed encoding decoding cellular data order sent President Barack Obama 60 days veto ruling appeal ruling federal court /

Iowa City to ban red-light cameras, drones, & license plate readers too

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/iowa-city-to-ban-not-only-red-light-cameras-but-drones-license-plate-readers-too/ / first reading municipal bill local use of drones license plate readers red-light red light cameras tools used law enforcement privacy controversy ordinance local petition citizen group referendum red light cameras municipality state local petitions ordinances city council states lawmaking procedures bill City automatic traffic surveillance system devic, automatic license plate recognition system device domestic drone system enforcement qualified traffic law violation peace officer Parking Enforcement Attendant present scene witnesses witness event personally issues ticket violation allegation alleged violator time location vehicle Aleksey Gurtovoy StopBigBrother.org group red-light cameras proactive benefit public pass binding LPR parking enforcement privacy Linda Lye attorney American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California argued forcefully stronger restrictions domestic drones other purposes citations due process /

X-Mini Uno & Max portable speakers review

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After the unconventional Sonivo Easy Speaker, here's something a bit more mainstream: Bluetooth & wired connectivity included.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/06/02/x-mini-uno-and-max-portable-speakers-review/#more-128295 / X-Mini Capsule II KAI Max II portable portability phone MP3 music tablet notebook music movies TV shows copied speaker copy counterfeit develop developing test testing releasing new products pirate pirates sound beyond size soft carry case charge extension cable instruction instructional manual 40mm Ceramic Cone weighted base microUSB cable 2.5W ceramic tweeter frequency range high low frequencies audio cable plug plugging charge extension cable Buddy Jack daisy-chain daisy chain stereo sound chamber speaker indicator LED /