TechDirt is reporting that Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Lexmark have asked the International Trade Commission (ITC) to block import of certain ink that allegedly infringes on several of its patents. A lot is at stake given that the toner and ink jet market is worth $26 billion per year … and, according to PC Magazine, HP sells its ink at about $88 per ounce!
How to Turn an iMac into an iPad
August 5, 2010 By
Apple iMac with flexible base
The Patently Apple Blog has an interesting article about a new patent application filed in Europe on July 9th that shows a computer that can switch between mouse and touch-based input via an adjustable stand. The patent application involves technology that would allow the user to switch from an iMac to an iPad using their desktop computer. The patent application also shows how OS X can co-exist with iOS on a Mac. The patent is published as WO/2010/006210.
