The 404 537: Where we're hoarding empty bottles of hot sauce (podcast)
With Wilson nursing a flu, Natali Del Conte comes in to save the day and somehow manages to work up the nerve to challenge me to a habanero chili pepper eating competition. Clearly she doesn't know I was president of Edison High School's Fire Eater's Club and eat Scoville units for breakfast. Then again, her last name is Del Conte, which automatically gives her an advantage. May the best Justin Yu win.Due to the depressing rain New York suffered over the weekend, the three of us spent the last two days indoors--and how each of us passed our time reveals a bit about our personalities. Natali checked out the 3D showing of "Alice in Wonderland" to see if the movie lives up to the hype; Jeff gives himself a pat on the back for finishing three video games in two days; and I discovered the marketing magic that is The Dragulator, a promotional campaign for RuPaul's show "Drag Race" that lets you see how you'd look as a drag queen, and I'm not gonna lie--I make this look gooooood. FandangoIt's been a long time coming, but Fandango launched a new "mobile ticket program" today that enables moviegoers to download a scannable bar code to use in lieu of a physical movie ticket.The service will definitely save time and paper, but it also opens up a whole new world to hackers, whocould easily forge a ticket using a fabricated bar code. The program is currently being tested in more than 100 theaters, including a few in NYC, so we'll try it out and bring you a special report soon.EPISODE 535Listen nowYour browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) |Subscribe in RSS Audio |Subscribe in RSS Video This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlayFollow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson TangAdd us on Facebook!The 404 Fan PageThe 404 GroupJustin YuJeff BakalarWilson Tang
MTV's 'Soundtrack' jumps on stage
MTV's 'Soundtrack' jumps on stage
It's called "Soundtrack," and it's an "interactive music guide for TV." If you're watching a heated moment of cattiness between Lauren and Audrina on The Hills and are dying to know what song's playing in the background, you can log on and find out exactly what it was. Then you can purchase the MP3, thanks to MTV's partnership with music service Rhapsody, as well as look up more soundtrack information from past programming. You can, of course, network with other members--this is powered by Flux, the social-networking technology that MTV Networks parent company Viacom built when it acquired a start-up called Tagworld.Radio stations have been doing the "look up a song" gimmick for years, which makes it not particularly jaw-dropping for MTV to institute the same thing. But it does tap into a host of extremely popular and influential cable shows (for better or for worse) and cross-promotion on TV will likely boost traffic. Plus, it should be said that television soundtracks have become a crucial spot for music discovery--remember when The O.C. propelled California indie-pop bands to the heights of coolness a few years ago?But MTV also hopes that Soundtrack, which will be worked into the main MTV.com site soon, will become an important promotional hub. There's a ranking of the top songs and artists--and it's a lot more obscure than iTunes or MTV's own TRL charts--and indie bands can create profiles to amass fans.The indie band promotion may remind you a bit of PureVolume, which thrived for a while as a music promotion and discovery site before MySpace and an army of popular music blogs far surpassed it in influence. And MTV, too, has heretofore been a series of misses in the Web 2.0 space: Viacom lost out to News Corp. in the bidding for MySpace, which had fast become the Web's center for finding new music. The company also failed to jump on the music blog trend, which start-up Buzznet has quickly been amassing. The Twittering Moon Man didn't do much either.Soundtrack, however, is MTV's most targeted and relevant Web 2.0 effort yet, and will likely be an appreciated attempt to bring at least some of the network's focus back to music. Considering how many people watch The Hills, it could make a difference.Let's also hope MTV somehow ties Soundtrack into its most shining success of the digital age: video game Rock Band.
It's called "Soundtrack," and it's an "interactive music guide for TV." If you're watching a heated moment of cattiness between Lauren and Audrina on The Hills and are dying to know what song's playing in the background, you can log on and find out exactly what it was. Then you can purchase the MP3, thanks to MTV's partnership with music service Rhapsody, as well as look up more soundtrack information from past programming. You can, of course, network with other members--this is powered by Flux, the social-networking technology that MTV Networks parent company Viacom built when it acquired a start-up called Tagworld.Radio stations have been doing the "look up a song" gimmick for years, which makes it not particularly jaw-dropping for MTV to institute the same thing. But it does tap into a host of extremely popular and influential cable shows (for better or for worse) and cross-promotion on TV will likely boost traffic. Plus, it should be said that television soundtracks have become a crucial spot for music discovery--remember when The O.C. propelled California indie-pop bands to the heights of coolness a few years ago?But MTV also hopes that Soundtrack, which will be worked into the main MTV.com site soon, will become an important promotional hub. There's a ranking of the top songs and artists--and it's a lot more obscure than iTunes or MTV's own TRL charts--and indie bands can create profiles to amass fans.The indie band promotion may remind you a bit of PureVolume, which thrived for a while as a music promotion and discovery site before MySpace and an army of popular music blogs far surpassed it in influence. And MTV, too, has heretofore been a series of misses in the Web 2.0 space: Viacom lost out to News Corp. in the bidding for MySpace, which had fast become the Web's center for finding new music. The company also failed to jump on the music blog trend, which start-up Buzznet has quickly been amassing. The Twittering Moon Man didn't do much either.Soundtrack, however, is MTV's most targeted and relevant Web 2.0 effort yet, and will likely be an appreciated attempt to bring at least some of the network's focus back to music. Considering how many people watch The Hills, it could make a difference.Let's also hope MTV somehow ties Soundtrack into its most shining success of the digital age: video game Rock Band.
Getty makes 35 million images free for sharing
Getty makes 35 million images free for sharing
"What we're trying to do is take a behaviour that already exists and enable it legally, then try to get some benefits back to the photographer primarily through attribution and linkage," said Craig Peters, senior vice president, business development, product and content at Getty Images.In the past, users have been sharing content through what Peters calls a "right-click and take behaviour", which generally removes the image from its original context if there is no watermark. Through the Embed method, the metadata remains with the image and information is provided for users to click back through to Getty if they want to find out more or to license the image for other purposes."I equate this back to when you think about music, back before there was iTunes or Spotify," said Peters, "people were stealing imagery because they didn't have an alternative. Our job here is to provide a better alternative to stealing, not only one that's legal but one that's better. There are no watermarks beyond attribution, and hopefully with the ease of access and the ability to search through our entire archive of imagery, those are things that are actually better off when there's publishers who want to use our content."At launch there will be in excess of 35 million images available from the most popular areas of Getty's catalogue. "There are certain collections that we don't feel are appropriate for [Embed], but for the majority we come at this saying our imagery is included for Embed. For the most part if it is an image that is available for licensing off of our website, not requiring additional permissions or uses, or not limited in its use cases, we will make that imagery available within the Embed model." The initial outcome for the Embed model is to help make sharing images easier for the end user, and to maintain attribution for rights holders. But, monetisation is not ruled out in the future."Over time there are other monetisation options we can look at," he said. "That could be data options, advertising options. If you look at what YouTube has done with their embed capabilities, they are serving ads in conjunction with those videos that are served around the internet."Getty's Embed feature is available now at gettyimages.com.
"What we're trying to do is take a behaviour that already exists and enable it legally, then try to get some benefits back to the photographer primarily through attribution and linkage," said Craig Peters, senior vice president, business development, product and content at Getty Images.In the past, users have been sharing content through what Peters calls a "right-click and take behaviour", which generally removes the image from its original context if there is no watermark. Through the Embed method, the metadata remains with the image and information is provided for users to click back through to Getty if they want to find out more or to license the image for other purposes."I equate this back to when you think about music, back before there was iTunes or Spotify," said Peters, "people were stealing imagery because they didn't have an alternative. Our job here is to provide a better alternative to stealing, not only one that's legal but one that's better. There are no watermarks beyond attribution, and hopefully with the ease of access and the ability to search through our entire archive of imagery, those are things that are actually better off when there's publishers who want to use our content."At launch there will be in excess of 35 million images available from the most popular areas of Getty's catalogue. "There are certain collections that we don't feel are appropriate for [Embed], but for the majority we come at this saying our imagery is included for Embed. For the most part if it is an image that is available for licensing off of our website, not requiring additional permissions or uses, or not limited in its use cases, we will make that imagery available within the Embed model." The initial outcome for the Embed model is to help make sharing images easier for the end user, and to maintain attribution for rights holders. But, monetisation is not ruled out in the future."Over time there are other monetisation options we can look at," he said. "That could be data options, advertising options. If you look at what YouTube has done with their embed capabilities, they are serving ads in conjunction with those videos that are served around the internet."Getty's Embed feature is available now at gettyimages.com.
Getting to know Apple's new Family Sharing feature
Getting to know Apple's new Family Sharing feature
In a move to make it easier for families to share purchased content, calendars, reminders, locations, and photo albums, Apple came up with a new feature we will first see in iOS 8. The feature, called Family Sharing, is one that allows up to six different people to connect and share content with one another. The setup process is simple, requiring the family "organizer" toinvite family members to join the group. Up to six people are allowed to join a family, with the caveat that the entire familymust share the same credit card for purchases. 30 tips every new iOS 8 user should knowSee full gallery1 - 4 / 31NextPrevIf you've shared the same Apple ID for iTunes and App Store purchases with family members, you only need to ensure one of the Family Sharing accounts is set up to share that Apple ID's purchases. In other words, each member of the group should sign in and share his or her Apple ID purchases when prompted. Perhaps the most important benefit of Family Sharing isn't shared purchases, it's the fact you no longer have to share passwords. Apple, Inc.More than sharing purchasesIn one sense, you could think of Family Sharing as the modern-day refrigerator door. Family Sharing will create a shared calendar, Reminders list, photo album, and current location (opt-in) only. For those with children under 13, an approval process is in place for purchase requests. Using iTunes or the App Store, a child can send a request to all parents or guardians in the family group, asking for permission to buy the content they'd like. The parent will receive a push alert on his or her device, containing the name of the child, the price, and a link to view the content. Going beyond sharing locations between family members in Find My Friends, Find My iPhone now allows members of the same family to track down a lost or misplaced device. For more helpful iOS 8 tips, be sure to check out our complete guide to iOS 8.
In a move to make it easier for families to share purchased content, calendars, reminders, locations, and photo albums, Apple came up with a new feature we will first see in iOS 8. The feature, called Family Sharing, is one that allows up to six different people to connect and share content with one another. The setup process is simple, requiring the family "organizer" toinvite family members to join the group. Up to six people are allowed to join a family, with the caveat that the entire familymust share the same credit card for purchases. 30 tips every new iOS 8 user should knowSee full gallery1 - 4 / 31NextPrevIf you've shared the same Apple ID for iTunes and App Store purchases with family members, you only need to ensure one of the Family Sharing accounts is set up to share that Apple ID's purchases. In other words, each member of the group should sign in and share his or her Apple ID purchases when prompted. Perhaps the most important benefit of Family Sharing isn't shared purchases, it's the fact you no longer have to share passwords. Apple, Inc.More than sharing purchasesIn one sense, you could think of Family Sharing as the modern-day refrigerator door. Family Sharing will create a shared calendar, Reminders list, photo album, and current location (opt-in) only. For those with children under 13, an approval process is in place for purchase requests. Using iTunes or the App Store, a child can send a request to all parents or guardians in the family group, asking for permission to buy the content they'd like. The parent will receive a push alert on his or her device, containing the name of the child, the price, and a link to view the content. Going beyond sharing locations between family members in Find My Friends, Find My iPhone now allows members of the same family to track down a lost or misplaced device. For more helpful iOS 8 tips, be sure to check out our complete guide to iOS 8.
iPad Mini to head to Russia this Friday
iPad Mini to head to Russia this Friday
The iPad Mini will find itself in Russia starting this Friday, according to a Russian retail site.Trumpeting the arrival of the 7-inch tablet, retail site Re:Store said it would kick off iPad Mini sales at its Moscow stores on December 14 at 18:00 local time, with other stores to follow suit. The Wi-Fi only version will debut in Russia this Friday, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular edition won't be available until a later date. Russian buyers will have to ante up 13,490 rubles ($440) for the 16GB version, $571 for the 32GB edition, and $702 for the 64GB model.Supplies may be tight, as the store cautions that the first batch of iPad Minis will be limited.Related storiesiPad Mini reviewChina to get iPhone 5, iPad Mini in DecemberiPad Mini ship times improves to one weekTen days with the LTE iPad MiniThe iPhone 5 is also headed to Russia along with 32 other countries this Friday. But Russia's largest mobile carrier won't be offering the new iPhone.Mobile provider MTS told Bloomberg that it doesn't currently have a contract with Apple. The prior agreement between the two expired in October, leaving MTS to continue to sell its stock of iPhone 4 handsets to subscribers.Denis Kuskov, head of St. Petersburg-based researcher Telecomdaily, told Bloomberg that Russian carriers face challenges selling popular phones at a profit since local laws prevent them from subsidizing the price of a phone by bundling it with a subscription.Kuskov also put the onus on Apple for trying to pass advertising costs and other expenses along to the carriers, which means they either have to overprice the phones or sell them at a loss.(Via The Next Web)This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
The iPad Mini will find itself in Russia starting this Friday, according to a Russian retail site.Trumpeting the arrival of the 7-inch tablet, retail site Re:Store said it would kick off iPad Mini sales at its Moscow stores on December 14 at 18:00 local time, with other stores to follow suit. The Wi-Fi only version will debut in Russia this Friday, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular edition won't be available until a later date. Russian buyers will have to ante up 13,490 rubles ($440) for the 16GB version, $571 for the 32GB edition, and $702 for the 64GB model.Supplies may be tight, as the store cautions that the first batch of iPad Minis will be limited.Related storiesiPad Mini reviewChina to get iPhone 5, iPad Mini in DecemberiPad Mini ship times improves to one weekTen days with the LTE iPad MiniThe iPhone 5 is also headed to Russia along with 32 other countries this Friday. But Russia's largest mobile carrier won't be offering the new iPhone.Mobile provider MTS told Bloomberg that it doesn't currently have a contract with Apple. The prior agreement between the two expired in October, leaving MTS to continue to sell its stock of iPhone 4 handsets to subscribers.Denis Kuskov, head of St. Petersburg-based researcher Telecomdaily, told Bloomberg that Russian carriers face challenges selling popular phones at a profit since local laws prevent them from subsidizing the price of a phone by bundling it with a subscription.Kuskov also put the onus on Apple for trying to pass advertising costs and other expenses along to the carriers, which means they either have to overprice the phones or sell them at a loss.(Via The Next Web)This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
iPad Mini suffers from production woes, analyst says
iPad Mini suffers from production woes, analyst says
Apple's iPad Mini is tough to produce, according to one analyst.Due to the tiny tablet's complex design, Apple's supply chain is having a tough time producing it, Topeka Capital analyst Brian White wrote to investors today, according to Business Insider, which obtained a copy of the note. White said that he now expects the iPad Mini to launch sometime next month, four to six weeks behind his original prediction.Still, White believes that Apple will sell a boatload of iPad Minis by the end of the fourth quarter, reaching sales of 5 million to 7 million units.If the iPad Mini does, in fact, exist, it's the worst-kept secret in tech. So far, Apple hasn't given any indication that the iPad Mini is a reality, but rumors have been swirling for months that it's coming. And according to those rumors, the device will feature a 7.85-inch display and go on sale for a price that's far cheaper than Apple's current, larger tablet.Just yesterday, yet another rumor claimed Apple would be sending out an invite next week to a special event unveiling the iPad Mini. The device might then be made available a couple of weeks after that event.The rumors kept coming today, as a parts reseller published photos of what's claimed to be the headphone jack component for the iPad Mini. The images were discovered by Nowhereelse.fr and AppleInsider.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on White's investor note. We will update this story when we have more information.
Apple's iPad Mini is tough to produce, according to one analyst.Due to the tiny tablet's complex design, Apple's supply chain is having a tough time producing it, Topeka Capital analyst Brian White wrote to investors today, according to Business Insider, which obtained a copy of the note. White said that he now expects the iPad Mini to launch sometime next month, four to six weeks behind his original prediction.Still, White believes that Apple will sell a boatload of iPad Minis by the end of the fourth quarter, reaching sales of 5 million to 7 million units.If the iPad Mini does, in fact, exist, it's the worst-kept secret in tech. So far, Apple hasn't given any indication that the iPad Mini is a reality, but rumors have been swirling for months that it's coming. And according to those rumors, the device will feature a 7.85-inch display and go on sale for a price that's far cheaper than Apple's current, larger tablet.Just yesterday, yet another rumor claimed Apple would be sending out an invite next week to a special event unveiling the iPad Mini. The device might then be made available a couple of weeks after that event.The rumors kept coming today, as a parts reseller published photos of what's claimed to be the headphone jack component for the iPad Mini. The images were discovered by Nowhereelse.fr and AppleInsider.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on White's investor note. We will update this story when we have more information.
iPad Mini ship times improves to one week
iPad Mini ship times improves to one week
Consumers looking for an iPad Mini now stand a better chance of grabbing one for the holidays.The wait time for the 7-inch tablet through the Apple online store just dropped to one week from two weeks. The new estimate applies to all variations of the Mini, from the 16GB Wi-Fi-only edition to the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular version.The shorter ship time comes amidst reports that production of the new tablet had been hampered by manufacturing challenges at panel supplier AU Optronics. Apple uses both AU and LG Display to make the Mini's display panels. A recent DigiTimes story said that AU's percentage of the panels had fallen, though the manufacturer has rebutted those claims.Related storiesiPad Mini reviewTen days with the LTE iPad MiniiPad Mini cannibalizing sales of iPad 4, says analystiPad shipments could hit 26 million this quarter, says analystSeveral analysts have also tagged the Mini as a cannibal, stealing sales from its more sizable siblings and accounting for a bigger piece of Apple's tablet pie.Even facing possible production issues and heavy demand, supply of the iPad Mini finally seems to be picking up some steam.Still, the small tablet isn't yet as readily available as the 4th-generation model or the iPhone 5. Apple's site shows the iPad 4 as in stock and immediately available and the iPhone 5 with a ship time of only two to four days.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Consumers looking for an iPad Mini now stand a better chance of grabbing one for the holidays.The wait time for the 7-inch tablet through the Apple online store just dropped to one week from two weeks. The new estimate applies to all variations of the Mini, from the 16GB Wi-Fi-only edition to the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular version.The shorter ship time comes amidst reports that production of the new tablet had been hampered by manufacturing challenges at panel supplier AU Optronics. Apple uses both AU and LG Display to make the Mini's display panels. A recent DigiTimes story said that AU's percentage of the panels had fallen, though the manufacturer has rebutted those claims.Related storiesiPad Mini reviewTen days with the LTE iPad MiniiPad Mini cannibalizing sales of iPad 4, says analystiPad shipments could hit 26 million this quarter, says analystSeveral analysts have also tagged the Mini as a cannibal, stealing sales from its more sizable siblings and accounting for a bigger piece of Apple's tablet pie.Even facing possible production issues and heavy demand, supply of the iPad Mini finally seems to be picking up some steam.Still, the small tablet isn't yet as readily available as the 4th-generation model or the iPhone 5. Apple's site shows the iPad 4 as in stock and immediately available and the iPhone 5 with a ship time of only two to four days.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
iPad Mini Retina- Peek inside with iFixit
iPad Mini Retina: Peek inside with iFixit
Apple's iPad Mini with Retina display, which hit store shelves this week, is not so easy to repair, according to iFixit.iFixit on Wednesday released its official teardown of the iPad Mini with Retina display and discovered that the device, like the Apple tablets that preceded it, would prove a challenge for anyone who wants to take it apart and attempt some repairs. In fact, iFixit gave the device a 2 out of 10 for repairability; the higher the number, the easier a device is to repair. The bottom line: the iPad Mini with Retina display isn't so DIY-friendly.According to iFixit, the iPad Mini's repairability was reduced by screws that were hard to find, Apple's decision to solder its Lightning connector to the logic board, and "copious amounts of adhesive" used to hold the components in place.Still, the iPad Mini Retina was lauded on a few fronts. iFixit was pleased to see that Apple didn't solder its battery to the logic board. Apple was also given high marks for not fusing its LCD and glass together, thus allowing them to be replaced independently if something goes wrong.In taking apart the tablet, iFixit found that its model came with an LG display. The touchscreen controllers were made by Broadcom, while the device's flash storage came from Toshiba. Apple's branding is on the A7 chip, as well as the M7 motion coprocessor, according to iFixit.The iFixit teardown comes just a couple of weeks after the company provided the same treatment to the iPad Air. Like the iPad Mini with Retina display, the iPad Air received a repairability score of 2 out of 10 from the company.
Apple's iPad Mini with Retina display, which hit store shelves this week, is not so easy to repair, according to iFixit.iFixit on Wednesday released its official teardown of the iPad Mini with Retina display and discovered that the device, like the Apple tablets that preceded it, would prove a challenge for anyone who wants to take it apart and attempt some repairs. In fact, iFixit gave the device a 2 out of 10 for repairability; the higher the number, the easier a device is to repair. The bottom line: the iPad Mini with Retina display isn't so DIY-friendly.According to iFixit, the iPad Mini's repairability was reduced by screws that were hard to find, Apple's decision to solder its Lightning connector to the logic board, and "copious amounts of adhesive" used to hold the components in place.Still, the iPad Mini Retina was lauded on a few fronts. iFixit was pleased to see that Apple didn't solder its battery to the logic board. Apple was also given high marks for not fusing its LCD and glass together, thus allowing them to be replaced independently if something goes wrong.In taking apart the tablet, iFixit found that its model came with an LG display. The touchscreen controllers were made by Broadcom, while the device's flash storage came from Toshiba. Apple's branding is on the A7 chip, as well as the M7 motion coprocessor, according to iFixit.The iFixit teardown comes just a couple of weeks after the company provided the same treatment to the iPad Air. Like the iPad Mini with Retina display, the iPad Air received a repairability score of 2 out of 10 from the company.
iPad Mini Retina Display production like last year's model
iPad Mini Retina Display production like last year's model
Production of displays for the expected high-resolution version of the iPad Mini is at levels similar to last year's launch of the first-generation iPad Mini, IHS iSuppli told CNET."Based [what] we are seeing in the [production] pipeline...The volumes are similar to the iPad Mini that we saw in Q4 of last year," said Vinita Jakhanwal, director of mobile and emerging displaysat IHS iSuppli, referring to display production.The first-gen iPad Mini was launched last November.The rumored Retina version of the iPad Mini is expected to use a 7.9-inch panel with a resolution of 2,048x1,536 -- the same resolution as the current 9.7-inch iPad 4.Because the display is smaller, however, the pixel density will increase: from 264 pixels-per-inch on the iPad 4 to about 324 ppi on the Mini. That would be, more or less, the same pixel density as the 7-inch Nexus 7 (gen 2), which has 323 pixels per inch, one of the highest per date for a tablet. Generally, the higher the pixel density, the sharper the image.The display on the 2013 Nexus 7 has received high marks from reviewers. LG Display is expected to be the main supplier initially for the Mini Retina, though Sharp is also expected to participate in production, Jakhanwal said.Other reports have also cited Samsung as a supplier as various manufacturers struggle to reach high-volume production of the pixel-dense yet thin display. AU Optronics (AUO) is already supplying some displays for the Mini, Jakhanwal said. Though it's not clear when AUO might start high-volume production of Retina-class displays for the Mini."AUO is supplying a small amount for the Mini. Their technology will have to scale up to do higher resolution.Sharp is always a contender," she said.
Production of displays for the expected high-resolution version of the iPad Mini is at levels similar to last year's launch of the first-generation iPad Mini, IHS iSuppli told CNET."Based [what] we are seeing in the [production] pipeline...The volumes are similar to the iPad Mini that we saw in Q4 of last year," said Vinita Jakhanwal, director of mobile and emerging displaysat IHS iSuppli, referring to display production.The first-gen iPad Mini was launched last November.The rumored Retina version of the iPad Mini is expected to use a 7.9-inch panel with a resolution of 2,048x1,536 -- the same resolution as the current 9.7-inch iPad 4.Because the display is smaller, however, the pixel density will increase: from 264 pixels-per-inch on the iPad 4 to about 324 ppi on the Mini. That would be, more or less, the same pixel density as the 7-inch Nexus 7 (gen 2), which has 323 pixels per inch, one of the highest per date for a tablet. Generally, the higher the pixel density, the sharper the image.The display on the 2013 Nexus 7 has received high marks from reviewers. LG Display is expected to be the main supplier initially for the Mini Retina, though Sharp is also expected to participate in production, Jakhanwal said.Other reports have also cited Samsung as a supplier as various manufacturers struggle to reach high-volume production of the pixel-dense yet thin display. AU Optronics (AUO) is already supplying some displays for the Mini, Jakhanwal said. Though it's not clear when AUO might start high-volume production of Retina-class displays for the Mini."AUO is supplying a small amount for the Mini. Their technology will have to scale up to do higher resolution.Sharp is always a contender," she said.
All of Apple's patent claims against Samsung in one chart
All of Apple's patent claims against Samsung in one chart
SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Even with the number of devices whittled down just a hair, Apple still says more than a dozen of Samsung's smartphones and two of its tablets are infringing on its patents. That's easy enough to understand, until you get into just how many patents we're talking about, and which ones apply to which device. To help make sense of it, Apple has included a rather large chart -- OK, it's safe to call it gigantic -- that spells out which device the iPhone and iPad maker believes Samsung is infringing on, and for each patent. Related storiesDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)Samsung's diva actKodak patent complaints target Apple, RIM3D TV FAQ The chart was included in conjunction with damages Apple wants Samsung to pay to the tune of $2.5 billion. That sum was explained in court today by Terry Musika, who Apple hired to analyze when the allegedly infringing devices were released and determine how much money those devices might have brought into Apple from missed sales, and perhaps patent royalties. Shortly after this was introduced into evidence, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh dropped three of these phones -- the Galaxy Ace, Galaxy S (i9000), and Galaxy S (i9100) -- from the responsibility of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics America, which are two of the three Samsung companies involved in this case. The phones remain in play for Samsung Electronics Co., which is based in Korea.The case picks back up tomorrow and is expected to run through next week.Note: If you're having problems seeing the chart in the lightbox viewer, you can open up this link in a new window or tab.Complete coverage: Apple v. Samsung, a battle over billions
SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Even with the number of devices whittled down just a hair, Apple still says more than a dozen of Samsung's smartphones and two of its tablets are infringing on its patents. That's easy enough to understand, until you get into just how many patents we're talking about, and which ones apply to which device. To help make sense of it, Apple has included a rather large chart -- OK, it's safe to call it gigantic -- that spells out which device the iPhone and iPad maker believes Samsung is infringing on, and for each patent. Related storiesDialed in 110: Lessons for Android (podcast)Samsung's diva actKodak patent complaints target Apple, RIM3D TV FAQ The chart was included in conjunction with damages Apple wants Samsung to pay to the tune of $2.5 billion. That sum was explained in court today by Terry Musika, who Apple hired to analyze when the allegedly infringing devices were released and determine how much money those devices might have brought into Apple from missed sales, and perhaps patent royalties. Shortly after this was introduced into evidence, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh dropped three of these phones -- the Galaxy Ace, Galaxy S (i9000), and Galaxy S (i9100) -- from the responsibility of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics America, which are two of the three Samsung companies involved in this case. The phones remain in play for Samsung Electronics Co., which is based in Korea.The case picks back up tomorrow and is expected to run through next week.Note: If you're having problems seeing the chart in the lightbox viewer, you can open up this link in a new window or tab.Complete coverage: Apple v. Samsung, a battle over billions
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