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Xbox 360 Should Be Banned from U.S. for Violating Patents, Judge Says

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Microsoft’s Xbox 360 should be banned from import and sales in the United States for violating Motorola patents, a U.S. International Trade Commission judge ruled.

Eugene Polley, Inventor of the First Wireless TV Remote, Dies at 96

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A spokesman for Zenith Electronics says Eugene Polley, the inventor of the first wireless TV remote control, has died.

Comcast Joins 21st Century with 'X1' and 'Project Dayview' TV Interfaces

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In late 2010, we heard whispers that newfangled fusions of technology and entertainment were being tested by none other than Comcast itself: Xcalibur was its name. And today, Comcast has officially announced “X1″ – formerly known as Xcalibur.

Report: Foxconn Chief Reveals Details About Apple ‘iTV’ Set

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It looks like we might finally have some solid intel on Apple’s iTV and not from some anonymous “people with familiar with the matter.” This news appears to come directly from Foxconn chief Terry Gou, the man whose factories actually build Apple products.

WatchESPN Comes to Comcast’s Video Customers

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WatchESPN, the online and mobile version of Disney’s popular sports TV network, was activated Tuesday for most of Comcast’s 22 million video subscribers.

Report: Xbox 360 to Sell for $99 with Two-Year Xbox Live Contract

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Most of us wouldn’t own an iPhone or Android smartphone if a carrier like AT&T or Verizon wasn’t subsidizing some of the cost. Now it looks like gamers may be able to expect similar deals — at least with the Xbox 360, if the rumors are true.

How the Software Industry Is Being Reborn

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It seems like you can’t go anywhere in Silicon Valley without hearing about someone who’s making an app. Apps are all the rage these days and software engineering is one of the hottest jobs all over the world. But in the not too distant past, there wasn’t this much excitement around software.

Watch: Leaked Rayman Legends Trailer Shows Wii U in Action

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E3′s still over a month off and Nintendo’s ship already has leaks: A Wii U trailer for Rayman Legends is circulating, packed with footage of gamers playing the beautiful-looking platformer on Nintendo’s forthcoming Wii followup.

Report: Microsoft to Unveil Spotify-like Music Service

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Code-named Woodstock, Microsoft’s new streaming service will reportedly be playable from a browser, with support for Windows 8, Android, iOS and Xbox 360.

Ikea Integrates HDTV, Blu-ray Player and Speakers into Furniture Line

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First, it was entire prefab homes. Now the Swedish company wants to sell all-in-one entertainment systems with electronics built directly into the furniture.

Hold My Calls, I’m Working from the Brew Cave Today

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The Brew Cave is a walk-in beer cooler with a built-in kegerator that makes me curse the fact that I don’t live in an apartment large enough to accommodate such a sanctuary.