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Got a tip about these awesome bedsheets from oddee.com. What do you think? Would you buy these for your bed? I might. Not sure really. I’d feel a little dorky. lol

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Here is a great video that was created by transparenthouse.com, a 3D design and visualization studio, showing Apple’s technological innovations.

Notes

Transparent House used its visualization capabilities to create a tribute to a company they greatly admire on the occasion of the iPad release. The idea was to show a glimpse into the history of this product giant by modeling some of the innovative products they’ve developed in their 3+ decade history.

The animation was done entirely using 3Ds Max and V-Ray render and took about 10 days to complete. Professionally done 3D visualization is the perfect tool to present concepts or new products in a beautiful, photoreal style, while creating a mood with music and conveying a message, through on-screen text or narration.

This animation was an artistic exercise and not intended for commercial use. The animation is not affiliated with Apple or any third-party companies. We hope this animation will be used mainly as an educational tool for the 3d visualization or/and design industry.

Soundtrack:
Oleg Galkin

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Read the files of the lawsuits by Apple on gizmodo.com.

As I’m sure many folks have heard by now–I’m just learning about this after a long workday–but Apple has filed lawsuits against Google Phone creator HTC over infringements on 20 iPhone related Apple patents. Below are links to where I orginally learned about the report and a direct link to Steve Jobs’ statements on the matter on apple.com.

As an aside this is probably going to bring down some serious hellacious hate against Apple. But for what? Being douchey? Doesn’t Apple have the right to be a douchebag here? I think so!

Just sayin’.

nytimes.com: Apple Sues Phone Maker HTC Over Patents

And below is the link to apple.com of the full statement from Apple, Inc on the matter:

apple.com: Apple Sues HTC for Patent Infringement

CUPERTINO, California—March 2, 2010—Apple® today filed a lawsuit against HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents related to the iPhone’s user interface, underlying architecture and hardware. The lawsuit was filed concurrently with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and in U.S. District Court in Delaware.

“We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.”

Apple reinvented the mobile phone in 2007 with its revolutionary iPhone®, and did it again in 2008 with its pioneering App Store, which now offers more than 150,000 mobile applications in over 90 countries. Over 40 million iPhones have been sold worldwide.

And here is what HTC had to say today in response (via nytimes.com):

HTC responded to the suit stating that, “HTC values patent rights and their enforcement but is also committed to defending its own technology innovations.” The company also said: “HTC only learned of Apple’s actions this morning via media reports, and therefore we have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the filings. Until we have had this opportunity, we are unable to comment on the validity of the claims being made against HTC.”

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Anders Norman, literally loses his house and all his possessions, save one, in an unfortunate fire. The flames engulfed his iMac but amazingly the computer still functions! Apple’s product design and construction is astoundingly well done. Jony Ive, Senior Vice President of Design at Apple, should be proud. Source is from TUAW and Febers.se.

Read Anders’ account.

from TUAW Norman’s experience (translated from Swedish) follows: “Unfortunately, the whole house and all things in there completely destroyed, so even the iMac. What’s funny is that it is still in operation. While damaged from smoke and dust and partially melted, but yet, however in operation.

After I plugged in the burned power cord and wiped off the worst dust from the screen I pressed the melted start button. Imagine my surprise when the startup sound sings from the speakers! The screen turns on and the machine connects to the wireless network.

The mouse works flawlessly and the scroll wheel as well. Firefox starts and I take up the article from the local magazine about the fire … Fantastic!

On Friday I bought a new iMac at the Apple Store here in Umeå, which I now rejoice.”

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Here is a video walkthrough of the iPad from engadget.com.

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Spotted these photos on dannychoo.com. The person that made this cookie should rest assured that iPhone cookies would be a lucrative option, or at least I think so. lol According to Danny, these were made and given at the Tokyo CGM Night. Anyway, this is cool!

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