By David Goldman, August 3, 2009
Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt resigned from Apple's board of directors Monday, citing conflicts of interest. Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) said in a statement that the company and Schmidt reached a mutual decision to split ties as Google (GOOG, Fortune 500) enters new markets that directly compete with Apple's iPhone and Mac operating systems. "I have very much enjoyed my time on the Apple Board; it's a fantastic company," said Schmidt in a statement. "But as Apple explained today we've agreed it makes sense for me to step down now." Schmidt has been with Google since 2001 and on Apple's board since August 2006. Shares of Google rose 1.9%, while Apple's stock gained 1.6%. Rising conflicts. "Eric has been an excellent board member for Apple, investing his valuable time, talent, passion and wisdom to help make Apple successful," said Apple CEO Steve Jobs in a statement. "Unfortunately, as Google enters more of Apple's core businesses, with Android and now Chrome OS, Eric's effectiveness as an Apple board member will be significantly diminished."
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Monday, August 3, 2009
D-Link launches all-in-one DIR-685 router
By Parm Mann 3rd August,2009
For most users, a router is just a router, and - provided it gets you connected - it can go unnoticed is most consumer setups. D-Link, however, disagrees, and its now-shipping DIR-685 proves that a router can be more. The unit provides the features you'd expect to find in a typical 802.11n Wireless router, and mixes in a whole lot more. At first glance, it already looks more impressive than your average bit of networking kit - thanks largely to the use of internal antennas and a 3.2in LCD display adorning the DIR-685's front face. Said display can be used to show photos - making it something of a glorified photo frame - or useful information such as connection speed, weather or RSS feeds, all configured via D-Link's management software. Extending functionality further, the DIR-685 - also known as the "Xtreme N Storage Router" - has room to take a slot-loaded 2.5in SATA hard drive. The drive will need to be provided by the user, but plug one in and you'll turn the router into a network-attached storage solution. It'll support UPnP server functions, and can be used for BitTorrent downloads or as an FTP server.
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For most users, a router is just a router, and - provided it gets you connected - it can go unnoticed is most consumer setups. D-Link, however, disagrees, and its now-shipping DIR-685 proves that a router can be more. The unit provides the features you'd expect to find in a typical 802.11n Wireless router, and mixes in a whole lot more. At first glance, it already looks more impressive than your average bit of networking kit - thanks largely to the use of internal antennas and a 3.2in LCD display adorning the DIR-685's front face. Said display can be used to show photos - making it something of a glorified photo frame - or useful information such as connection speed, weather or RSS feeds, all configured via D-Link's management software. Extending functionality further, the DIR-685 - also known as the "Xtreme N Storage Router" - has room to take a slot-loaded 2.5in SATA hard drive. The drive will need to be provided by the user, but plug one in and you'll turn the router into a network-attached storage solution. It'll support UPnP server functions, and can be used for BitTorrent downloads or as an FTP server.
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eBay told it can't use core Skype tech, attempts workaround
By Jacqui Cheng July 31, 2009
eBay is developing a new backend for Skype as it tries to resolve a legal dispute before spinning off the VoIP service next year. The company revealed its plans in its 10-Q regulatory filing on Thursday, noting that eBay and Skype are confident in their legal position vis-a-vis the technology they're currently using for peer-to-peer connections, but that the new system is being developed "just in case." Skype currently uses technology from Joltid to make its P2P connections on the backend. Joltid was founded by Skype creators Janus Friis and Niklas Zennström and recently turned against Skype, saying that the popular VoIP service could not "possess, use, or modify" certain source code as part of the license agreement. Skype apparently did anyway, leading Joltid to terminate the agreement and accuse Skype of infringing on Joltid’s copyright and misusing confidential information. Skype filed a claim with the English High Court of Justice in March 2009 asking for declaratory relief, and for a ruling that the termination of the license was invalid. Unfortunately for eBay and Skype, though, the trial won't take place until June 2010. That could be right around the time (or possibly even before) eBay plans to hold an IPO for Skype, spinning it off as its own entity.
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eBay is developing a new backend for Skype as it tries to resolve a legal dispute before spinning off the VoIP service next year. The company revealed its plans in its 10-Q regulatory filing on Thursday, noting that eBay and Skype are confident in their legal position vis-a-vis the technology they're currently using for peer-to-peer connections, but that the new system is being developed "just in case." Skype currently uses technology from Joltid to make its P2P connections on the backend. Joltid was founded by Skype creators Janus Friis and Niklas Zennström and recently turned against Skype, saying that the popular VoIP service could not "possess, use, or modify" certain source code as part of the license agreement. Skype apparently did anyway, leading Joltid to terminate the agreement and accuse Skype of infringing on Joltid’s copyright and misusing confidential information. Skype filed a claim with the English High Court of Justice in March 2009 asking for declaratory relief, and for a ruling that the termination of the license was invalid. Unfortunately for eBay and Skype, though, the trial won't take place until June 2010. That could be right around the time (or possibly even before) eBay plans to hold an IPO for Skype, spinning it off as its own entity.
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