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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Pdfcrowd Converts Web Sites and HTML Code to PDF Documents [Webapps]
Source: http://lifehacker.com/5525615/pdfcrowd-converts-web-sites-and-html-code-to-pdf-documents
We've covered services and browser extensions like this site before, but Pdfcrowd's got a lot more options that set it apart. The service is relatively straightforward. You've got a variety of ways to input your source: you can enter a URL, upload a HTML or TXT file (TXT is not officially supported, but it works), or enter HTML code directly. If you choose to enter HTML code, Pdfcrowd translates the code into PDF for you, and there's a WSISWYG editor available for making tweaks. After you set your options, hit the button to convert your file.
Pdfcrowd does the job, but it does append "pdfcrowd.com" to your PDF in the the bottom right-hand corner. If that doesn't bother you, you might want to check out the webapp.
Pdfcrowd [via Life Rocks 2.0]
Google's New Tiny Apps Company, LabPixies [Google]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5525732/googles-new-tiny-apps-company-labpixies
A Little Chip Company Called Intrinsity, and the iPad A4 Chip's Secret Recipe [Apple]
The informed speculation is that Intrinsity's custom 1GHz ARM chip, codenamed Hummingbird, is in fact the basis for the A4 inside of the iPad. The name Intrinsity might sound familiar, since it was rumored, but not confirmed, Apple had acquired the ARM chip design firm, which specialized in seriously speeding up ARM chips without horribly pillaging battery life.
Well, now Apple's confirmed to NYT that it's true, Intrinsity has been bought by Apple. So the obvious expectation is to keep seeing faster, stronger, custom ARM chips inside of Apple products—like the next iPhone—though what'll be interesting is what they'll be cooking up for Apple in the next couple of years. [NYT]
Microsoft Licensing Mysterious Patented Tech To HTC's Android Phones [Microsoft]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5526078/microsoft-licensing-mysterious-patented-tech-to-htcs-android-phones
We can continue guessing all we want, but for now Microsoft and HTC have sealed lips, merely announcing that the patent agreement for HTC's Android phones will see Microsoft license its technology, receiving royalties from HTC and more than 600 other companies it works with in a similar manner. [Microsoft]
UPDATE: While my initial cynicism made me believe this was a clever move from Microsoft to win points over Apple (in light of Apple's lawsuit against HTC for patent infringement), it appears it may not be that cut and dried. CNET is reporting that actually, HTC was also infringing on Microsoft's intellectual property, and rather than go down the same route as Apple, they've instead brokered a deal licensing their technology to HTC—for a hefty price.
REDMOND, Wash. - April 27, 2010 - Microsoft Corp. and HTC Corp. have signed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for HTC's mobile phones running the Android mobile platform. Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will receive royalties from HTC.
The agreement expands HTC's long-standing business relationship with Microsoft.
"HTC and Microsoft have a long history of technical and commercial collaboration, and today's agreement is an example of how industry leaders can reach commercial arrangements that address intellectual property," said Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel of Intellectual Property and Licensing at Microsoft. "We are pleased to continue our collaboration with HTC."
Microsoft's Commitment to Licensing Intellectual Property
The licensing agreement is another example of the important role intellectual property (IP) plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant IT ecosystem. Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 600 licensing agreements and continues to develop programs that make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open access to Microsoft's significant research and development investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio. More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is available at http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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