Judge rules Apple colluded with publishers to fix ebook price

http://www.macworld.com.au/news/judge-rules-apple-colluded-with-publishers-to-fix-ebook-prices-101731/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Apple+found+guilty+App+Stores+5th+birthday+Office+for+iPhone+and+much+much+more&utm_content=Apple+found+guilty+App+Stores+5th+birthday+Office+for+iPhone+and+much+much+more+CID_1104e5df761511e78b284cc81124572d&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Judge%20rules%20Apple%20colluded%20to%20fix%20ebook%20prices#.Ud-zDcsaySP / book judge throws at you ebook US District Judge Denise Cote handed down her ruling case between Department of Justice Apple ebook price fixing price-fixing Apple conspired conspire conspiracy five major publishers raise rates trial damages decide how much relief US Government coalition USA US states entitled five major publishers Hachette Macmillan HarperCollins Harper Collins Simon & Schuster Penguin government states trial kicked settlement required submit approval ventures undertaken collaboration other publishers only defendant go to trial company maintained done nothing wrong sign something fight CEO Tim Cook interview D11 conference May 2013 trial testimony Apple executives Eddy publishers CEO David Shanks Amazon personnel Russell Grandinetti retailer retailer’s vice president of Kindle content ruling presaged comments Cote trial began Government will be able to show at trial direct evidence knowingly participated facilitated conspiracy raise prices of ebooks long term long-term ramifications ramification decision benefit Amazon alleged target collusion between Apple publishers report reports Amazon started to raise prices judgement lying down conspire fix ebook pricing false accusations iBookstore 2010 customers more choice innovation competition market break breaking Amazon’s monopolistic grip publishing industry appeal judge’s judge decision /

Lightscoop Deluxe for DSLR cameras review

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Lightscoop?

A problem with the built in flash on cameras, even expensive ones, is that it produces very harsh illumination & the dreaded red-eye. Lightscoop is a reflector which fits in front of the built in flash & bounces the light off the ceiling or wall, giving a much more even, softer light & completely eliminating red-eye.

Does it work? Compare the image above with the results you get from the flash on your camera.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/07/10/lightscoop-deluxe-for-dslr-cameras-review/#more-135036 / Cameras 35 mm 35mm film digital equipment lens lenses filters price built-in flashes flash speedlight built in point directly centre center field power photograph photographs photo photos hot spot hotspot hot-spot dark background artistic snapshots snapshot image mugshot mugshots Professor Kobre camera harsh light 35mm SLR DSLR’s bounce light-colored light colored coloured color colour ceiling wall light subject exposure adjustment +1 +2 -1 -2 /

How to: Hide stock apps in iOS 7 beta 3 (video)

A lot of people have been waiting to do this with the Newsstand app ever since it first appeared.

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/how-to-hide-stock-apps-in-ios-7-beta-3-video / Apple iPhone iPad iPod iOS 7 beta OS iOS operating system app apps application /

Could liquid catalyst replace platinum & make fuel cells financially viable?

Fuel cells have a number of problems as a source of power for cars. One is a requirement for platinum as a catalyst. Replacing platinum with an inexpensive liquid catalyst promises progress on this front.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1085401_could-liquid-catalyst-to-replace-platinum-make-fuel-cells-viable / cost reduction fuel cells future energy mix a few decades away inefficient energy intensive efficient efficiency inefficiency inefficient green produce hydrogen cost developing fuel cell vehicles expense expensive cells technology expensive platinum fuel cells Consumer Reports fuel cells combine oxygen hydrogen platinum-coated membrane generate electricity power vehicle EV electric vehicle rare increasingly important metal catalytic converters automobiles jewelry expensive dense heavy degrades use perfect long-term automotive use production fuel cells incredibly expensive British firm ACAL Energy liquid catalyst cathode liquid FlowCath generate electricity cell side-benefit side benefit cooling prevents decay U.S. Department of Energy's durability goals degrade degradation degrading recent tests characteristics automakers interested design GM Honda Toyota BMW Daimler Renault-Nissan Ford vehicles Toyota launch its refueling infrastructure viable /

ChargeSAFE – a MagSafe style connector for non-Apple laptop

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Macintosh laptops have a power/ charge cord which attaches magnetically. If the cord is accidentally pulled, the cable detaches easily without causing the laptop to fall off the desk. This reduces the risk of trip injuries, as well as preventing damage to the laptop.

Now, ChargeSAFE provides a mechanical equivalent for non-Apple laptops.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/07/08/chargesafe-a-magsafe-style-connector-for-non-apple-laptops/ / magnet magnetic magnetized magnetised adapter plug connect charge battery laptop notebook note book lap top computer recharge jealous MagSafe magnetic power connectors built into Apple Macbooks Mac Macintosh ChargeSAFE break-away breakaway break away laptop power connector solution Hewlett Packard HP Dell Alienware IBM Thinkpad Lenovo Toshiba ASUS MSI, Gateway Fujitsu Sony laptop two piece solution small adapter plugs into power port releasable jack plugs end power cable non-magnetic mechanical break-away connection prevent damage tripping trip hazards power cord pulled jack safely separate from the plug designed manufactured /

xkcd: Prometheus

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25 Samsung Galaxy S4 hidden features (video)

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/05/24/25-samsung-galaxy-s4-hidden-features/ / Android unlock full potential device smart phone smartphone cell mobile features deep menu menus settings that power experienced users guide get more buy buying accessories apps secret button combination menu toggles toggle favorite root install custom ROM access functions function access other features features all versions device small differences functionality access two finger pull notification toggles quickly change settings one finger pull down notification center swipe side to side quickly edit notification toggles turn on easy mode launch Google Now fast your home work favorite sports teams pick up travel plans remind you automatically customize fast access to common settings Multi Window mode cool feature Multi-View run two apps on screen multitask productivity paired keyboard Bluetooth carrier carriers check alerts touch screen touching notifications motions and gestures air gesture quick glance icon icons Notification bar missed calls new text messages SMs battery Life current time speed up the home button double tap launch S-Voice /