Apple Settles Audio / Video Technology Patent Lawsuit With Burst

After two years of legal haggling, Apple has agreed to settling a patent infringement lawsuit with Burst. Apple has agreed to license four Burst patents regarding audio / video technology in QuickTime, iTunes, iLife, and the iPod for $10 million big ones. Apparently, Microsoft didn’t get off so easily, and had to shell out $60 million beans to settle its suit with Burst.

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Apple’s New Multi-Touch Patent Evokes Audio Possibilities

Apple, who has been filing numerous multi-touch patent applications to seemingly corner the market, has recently applied for a brand new multi-touch system with a new “sensor that identifies hand parts.” The “hand part” filing could have major ramifications for the audio industry as laptop screens become an audio environment. Think the JazzMutant Dexter integrated into your laptop’s screen. The patent,...

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