BlackBerry maker hurt by lawsuit

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Blackberry maker settles dispute

Blackberry maker settles dispute 03/17/2005 03:39 AM
Shares in Research In Motion rise by 18% after the maker of the Blackberry e-mail device said it would settle a patent infringement dispute.

Sales soar for Blackberry maker

Sales soar for Blackberry maker 04/09/2004 03:55 PM
Research in Motion, the firm behind the Blackberry wireless device, says profits and revenues are rising sharply.

BlackBerry maker settles patent suit

BlackBerry maker settles patent suit 03/17/2005 02:53 AM
Research In Motion is finally settling a patent-infringement lawsuit. The cost? A cool US$450 million.

Despite Losses, BlackBerry Maker Doesn't
Fear Magneto

Despite Losses, BlackBerry Maker Doesn't
Fear Magneto 04/06/2005 06:15 PM
Rim's co-CEO explains a fourth-quarter loss and suggests that the upcoming Microsoft Pocket PC-based e-mail service pack may not be broad enough to challenge RIM's wireless middleware.

BlackBerry Maker Licenses Technology to
Motorola

BlackBerry Maker Licenses Technology to
Motorola 04/21/2004 06:13 AM
Boston Globe Apr 21 2004 10:18AM GMT

Lawsuit hits Blackberry revenues

Lawsuit hits Blackberry revenues 04/06/2005 05:13 AM
Research In Motion, which makes e-mail device Blackberry, reports a fourth-quarter loss after a costly patent court case.

Will Lawsuit Hurt Express Scripts?

Will Lawsuit Hurt Express Scripts? 08/05/2004 11:56 AM
History shows facing off in court against Eliot Spitzer has not been profitable for companies.

BlackBerry Maker Licenses Technology to
Motorola (Reuters)

BlackBerry Maker Licenses Technology to
Motorola (Reuters) 04/21/2004 03:37 AM
Reuters - Research In Motion (RIM.TO), maker of the popular BlackBerry wireless device, said on Wednesday that it will license technology to Motorola (MOT.N), allowing some of the mobile maker's phones to connect with BlackBerry services.

For BlackBerry Maker, Anxiety Rises as a
Deal Unravels

For BlackBerry Maker, Anxiety Rises as a
Deal Unravels 06/17/2005 03:55 PM
Research in Motion, maker of the BlackBerry wireless e-mail device, is facing the possibility that the service could be shut down in the United States.

BlackBerry Maker to Pay $450 Million to
Settle Patent Fight

BlackBerry Maker to Pay $450 Million to
Settle Patent Fight 03/17/2005 03:53 AM
Research In Motion, maker of the popular BlackBerry messaging device, settled a three-year-old patent dispute with a $450 million payment to NTP.

Research in Motion, Maker of the
BlackBerry, Says Sales More Than Double

Research in Motion, Maker of the
BlackBerry, Says Sales More Than Double 12/22/2004 01:29 AM
Research in Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry e-mail pager, said sales surged as it enlisted cellphone service providers in Europe and Asia to offer its products.

BlackBerry maker gets split decision in
patent infringement ruling

BlackBerry maker gets split decision in
patent infringement ruling 12/19/2004 03:45 PM
A court upholds a decision that the makers of the popular BlackBerry handheld infringes on patents held by a holding company, but reversed an injunction against shipping the wireless units in the US.

Arkansas BB Gun Maker to Settle Lawsuit

Arkansas BB Gun Maker to Settle Lawsuit 11/14/2003 08:40 PM
Reuters via Wired News Nov 14 2003 8:12PM ET

1in HDD maker Cornice faces second
lawsuit in seven days

1in HDD maker Cornice faces second
lawsuit in seven days 06/30/2004 06:23 AM
Patent infringement alleged

Hitachi lobs lawsuit at Chinese disk
drive maker

Hitachi lobs lawsuit at Chinese disk
drive maker 12/29/2004 04:04 PM
Big dispute over little disks

TSMC lawsuit alleges China chip maker
stole trade secrets

TSMC lawsuit alleges China chip maker
stole trade secrets 12/22/2003 05:26 PM
In it suit, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. alleges that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. infringed on TSMC patents and misappropriated trade secrets.

Ibm Lotus Domino for the Blackberry:
Lan2lan Enhances Blackberry 'Push'
Technology, Silencing 3G & Gprs Signal

Ibm Lotus Domino for the Blackberry:
Lan2lan Enhances Blackberry 'Push'
Technology, Silencing 3G & Gprs Signal 06/15/2004 05:14 AM
PA News via The Scotsman Online Jun 15 2004 8:46AM GMT

Device Maker Being Bought by Chip Maker

Device Maker Being Bought by Chip Maker 06/17/2005 03:54 PM
Integrated Device Technology Inc., a maker of semiconductors, agreed to acquire Integrated Circuit Systems Inc., a maker of devices used in computerized communications.

BlackBerry comes of age

BlackBerry comes of age 11/04/2003 06:02 PM

Ogo Vs. Blackberry

Ogo Vs. Blackberry 09/15/2004 03:20 PM

So the AT&T Wireless Ogo isn't coming out today - I think we can chalk that up to an overanxious rep - but it should be out soonish, from what I can gather. In the meantime, check out this comparison shot. It's a little bigger than I was hoping, but if it really just costs $100 I'm not going to complain about a little extra size. Besides, that might make the keyboard more useful.

And if AT&T lets people install their own software on it, it's got an even better chance to give Danger a run for the Sidekick money. I have my fingers crossed, which made typing this really hard.

Read - Pic 188 [DanMcDowell]

Related
Ogo Archives [Gizmodo]

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You!

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You! 04/21/2004 11:42 AM
WebDevInfo Apr 21 2004 3:27PM GMT

Wi-Fi BlackBerry in Works

Wi-Fi BlackBerry in Works 12/09/2003 02:44 AM
Extreme Tech Dec 9 2003 1:41AM ET

BlackBerry breakout

BlackBerry breakout 09/13/2004 10:42 AM
San Jose Mercury News Sep 13 2004 2:14PM GMT

BlackBerry Service Goes Down Again

BlackBerry Service Goes Down Again 06/24/2005 09:28 PM
Information Week Jun 25 2005 1:14AM GMT

BlackBerry syncs with OS X

BlackBerry syncs with OS X 08/20/2004 10:31 AM

SAP CRM connects to Blackberry

SAP CRM connects to Blackberry 05/13/2004 12:41 PM
Computer Weekly May 13 2004 3:26PM GMT

Palm + BlackBerry

Palm + BlackBerry 12/18/2003 02:16 PM
PalmSource and Research in Motion are working on bringing RIM's BlackBerry wireless email technology to the Palm operating system. Should be ready by the second...

SAP connects to Blackberry

SAP connects to Blackberry 05/12/2004 11:15 PM
CRM application to be combined with wireless devices.

BlackBerry Thumb

BlackBerry Thumb 02/01/2005 09:09 PM

For now, you can file the 'Blackberry Thumb' issue along side the folder where you would have kept your worries about cellphone radiation, had you not forgotten them since that tumor pressed too firmly into your hippocampus. Sure, dinking around on thumbboards probably isn't exactly the optimal use of your opposable digits, but it's likely no worse than the dreaded "Nintendo Thumb" that struck down a whole generation of good typists, who now are cursed with occasional involuntary run-ons of 'ABABSELECTSTART.' Until this doctor in the UK can actually point to a documented case of someone suffering from tendentious, I think I'll keep promoting the thumbboard as one of the best mobile input devices we have ABABSELECTSTART available. (Thanks, Aaron!)

Blackberry use 'can damage thumb' [BBCNews]

Treo or BlackBerry which is the better
buy?

Treo or BlackBerry which is the better
buy? 07/02/2004 06:02 PM
National Post Jul 2 2004 9:52PM GMT

BlackBerry tunes into Wi-Fi

BlackBerry tunes into Wi-Fi 12/09/2003 05:03 AM
ZDNet UK Dec 9 2003 4:07AM ET

BlackBerry aims to go Wi-Fi

BlackBerry aims to go Wi-Fi 12/08/2003 04:56 PM
Research In Motion is working to allow its BlackBerry devices to connect to Wi-Fi wireless networks, anticipating demand for the feature from its target corporate customers.

Blackberry rising

Blackberry rising 07/29/2004 01:16 PM

Om Malik writes......

Amdist all the hoopla around Motorola' new products, one news which got little mention was the deal struck between Moto and Blackberry for MPx. By now, Blackberry has signed-up most major phone makers, and has worked out plans to embed its software/service on all sorts of SmartPhone OS platforms. We are looking at a defactor wireless email platform? Perhaps!

But this clearly is not good news for well, Good Technology! Motorola's MPx was supposedly going to be an exclusive Good deal, but I guess not. And those smart VCs who have pumped in nearly $250 million into wireless email must be reaching for their large box of Tums! Good alone accounts for $146 million of the total.

My theory on this is, that by launching an aggresive marketing/hype campaign, Good galvanized those meek canadians into action. Had that not happened, RIM probably would have kept doing what they were doing - selling devices and service and growing at a nice Canadian pace. Threatened, they went on and signed up all these people. Voila! They are in good place, Good in not!

• A Microcosm of VC Madness: $250M for Wireless E-Mail
• Return of Hype
• What's So Good?

[gigaom]

I totally agree with Om.

This is an example where patents and VCs have really FUDed the landscape and all of a sudden a sleeping Tiger has been clued in and appears to grok it now.

I just hate the concept of the mini-keyboard being patented - but let's just get on with making sure it's baked into all sorts of devices - as my chubby fingers will NEVER learn to thumb type, graffitti or whatever.

I'm a QWERTY keyboard guy - till I die - I got no choice about it. And there's no way in hell I'm typing SMS messages with a phone pad....

Anyway - congrats to Blackberry - not let's get on with it.

Sprint Gets BlackBerry

Sprint Gets BlackBerry 08/16/2004 12:41 PM

Ooh, I can slide this one in short and sweet: Sprint is getting BlackBerry, later this year. Details to follow.

Read - BlackBerry Coming to Sprint [SlashPhone]

T-Mobile Blackberry Crippled?

T-Mobile Blackberry Crippled? 12/25/2004 05:18 PM

It has been called to my attention that T-Mobile's Blackberry users may be getting the big stinky shaft when it comes to using third-party apps. There's extensive discussion on the topic at HowardForums and PDAStreet, but the message seems pretty clear: customers aren't getting what they're paying for, and they're mighty peeved. The issue seems to stem from the fact that TMO users on the $5 WAP plan were working around that plan's limitations and handing themselves unlimited access; TMO's "fix"—apparently blocking everything other than port 80 WAP traffic—may have filled the $5 plan loophole, but it also seems to have crippled the access of Blackberry users, restricting them to the built-in web and mail apps. Potential Blackberry buyers beware. (Thanks, Scott!)

Do not get a Blackberry from T-Mobile [HowardForums]
TMO / BB blog post (negative) [PDAStreet]

RIM to make Bluetooth Blackberry

RIM to make Bluetooth Blackberry 07/13/2004 08:53 PM
infoSync Jul 13 2004 11:48PM GMT

New: PocketMac BlackBerry Edition

New: PocketMac BlackBerry Edition 08/20/2004 12:59 AM
PocketMac BlackBerry Edition provides two-way synchronization for RIM's BlackBerry handheld and Mac OS X.

Mac OS X gets Blackberry sync support

Mac OS X gets Blackberry sync support 08/20/2004 06:23 AM
PocketMac to the rescue

Contest Over BlackBerry Patent

Contest Over BlackBerry Patent 06/07/2004 01:08 AM
New York Times Jun 7 2004 5:57AM GMT
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Nelson ball clock knockoff made from
Tootsie Pops and and oatmeal box

Nelson ball clock knockoff made from
Tootsie Pops and and oatmeal box 04/06/2005 02:48 PM
Mark Frauenfelder: Why spend $250 on a Nelson ball clock when you can make one for a few bucks out of some suckers, a cheap clockworks, and a cylindrical oatmeal box?
Link (Thanks, Oscar!)

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PocketPC Calendar Add-in: Change
Timezone

PocketPC Calendar Add-in: Change
Timezone 01/02/2004 12:01 PM

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DateTime-TimeZone-Alias-0.0501 05/16/2004 11:53 PM

Notes and Tips: Timezone Problems

Notes and Tips: Timezone Problems 04/05/2005 12:04 PM
Kevin Spencer followed up from Indiana about issues with software support for timezone changes....

Extended iCal rant from a timezone
warrior Apple' ...

Extended iCal rant from a timezone
warrior Apple' ... 10/31/2003 07:24 PM

Extended iCal rant from a timezone warrior

Apple's iCal has an unbelievably annoying, poorly thought-out system for handling timezone changes. Here's how it works: when you change the timezone of your system-clock, it adjusts all of your calendar items, so if you go from Pacific to Eastern time, you noon lunch appointment is "fixed" so that it shows up at 3PM -- the Eastern equivalent of 12PM Pacific.

What is the use-case for this? If I'm in San Francisco and I'm going to Toronto in a week and I make a 6PM dinner appointment with my brother and sister-in-law, should I enter it as a 3PM appointment, knowing that my computer will adjust this to 6PM when I land in Toronto and change my system clock? And if I do, how do I avoid double-booking myself when someone else asks me to have dinner at the same time and my calendar shows that 6PM isn't booked, that's fine?

In other words, why does Apple think I want to use Greenwich Mean Time, rather than my internal, subjective frame-of-reference, as my clock?

Now, Apple has updated iCal with a "switch timezones off" feature. Which doesn't work.

Here's how it doesn't work: Create an appointment with timezone "support" switched off. Make it from noon to 1PM. Now, go to your system clock and change your timezone to one hour back. The appointment will shift back by one hour. That's with timezone "support" switched off.

If you switch the "support" on and change timezones, iCal will ask you if you want to change the timezone "display" for your appointments. Answering "no" seems to solve the problem, as all of your events will stay localized for whatever timezone you were in when you created them. What's more, whenever you create an event, it gives you the option of specifying a timezone for it and adjusts it on your behalf -- so if you create a 12PM appointment while in EST and specify that its timezone is PST, iCal will move the event back to 9AM for you.

This stinks. For starters, that's all well and good when you and I make a lunch date for noon next week in New York, but it falls down when you call me back an hour later and ask me if we can make it brunch at 2PM -- now I have to go into iCal and work out that my noon-Eastern/9AM-Pacific appointment is really a 2PM-Eastern/11AM-Pacific appointment and, rather than simply bumping a noon appointment to 2PM, I need to subtract three and move a 9AM appointment to 11AM.

It gets worse, though: say you use the timezone "support" and just don't worry about the timezones. All start/stop times stay as you entered them, provided you keep on clicking "no" every time you change zones and iCal asks you if you want to update your display. So far so good. But woe betide you if you create an appointment with an alarm -- your 9AM alarm will ring a 6AM when you're on the west coast (if you created it while your clock was set Eastern), even though it will show up as a 9AM alarm in your calendar. There's a user-hostile design decision!

It gets even worse: Just wait until you synch iCal with your PalmOS device! Last night, I moved from Mountain to Central time. I adjusted the time-zone on my Clie and my Powerbook, but asked iCal to leave all my appointments in Mountain time. Then I made the mistake of synching my Clie: iSync decided that all the appointments in my Clie were an hour behind, and moved them up an hour -- including my wake-up alarm and the alarm for my 8:30AM conference call (Thanks, Apple!).

I have toyed with the idea of leaving my timezone set to GMT or some arbitrary value, and then spoofing my clock by manually setting it forward or back whenever I get off an airplane, but this royally screws up your email (which arrives at the remote end with bogus timestamps that indicates that it was sent hours in the past or the future, depending), and messes up any kind of incremental backup that uses change-dates to determine which version of a file to overwrite.

So, after all that whingeing, I have a solution of sorts. I used to use an app called "iCalTimeZoneFixer" that would automatically adjust your calendar items when you changed timezones, undoing the damage wrought by Apple's system. But with Panther and the new iCal, this doesn't work so good anymore: about 70% of the time, running iCalTimeZoneFixer deletes all the items in my calendar.

So this morning, while I was missing my phone call because my alarm hadn't gone off, I figured out a fix of sorts. It hinges on the fact that your iCal calendar file (which you'll find in ~/Library/Calendars/$CALENDARNAME.ics") is a flat text file, that you can edit with a text-editor like BBEdit.

1. Quit iCal, then make a copy of your calendar file. Open your calendar file in a text-editor (I used BBEdit)

2. Look for the string that denotes the city/timezone your calendar is localized to, i.e. "America/Chicago" or "America/San Francisco"

3. Go to System Preferences -> Date and Time -> Time Zone and use the map interface to find out the name of your desired timezone (i.e., if you're in America/San Francisco on your way to America/Denver, America/Denver is your desired timezone)

4. Search-and-replace the existing timezone string with your desired timezone and save

5. Start iCal up again, then go back to System Peferences -> Date and Time -> Time Zone and change your timezone. iCal will "adjust" your calendar and you'll find yourself looking at the correct times again

There you have it: using a text-editor and search-and-replace, you can undo the stupidest feature I've ever seen in a calendar app. Discuss

8:13 AM | Cory Doctorow

June 03, 2004 10:32 AM US Eastern
Timezone CORRECTING and REPLACING Wall
Street Tunes into Q Television Network;
Successful Industry Launch Generates
Interest from Carriers, Advertisers and
Investment Leaders

June 03, 2004 10:32 AM US Eastern
Timezone CORRECTING and REPLACING Wall
Street Tunes into Q Television Network;
Successful Industry Launch Generates
Interest from Carriers, Advertisers and
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[PRWEB Jun 4, 2004]

BlackBerry maker hurt by lawsuit

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