Apple is claiming in the latest patent trial on-going in a California court that Samsung ripped off its iPhone to become the top-smartphone maker in the world, while Samsung says it was just pure marketing genius that helped turn the smartphone tide over the years. Todd Pendleton, the chief marketing officer for Samsung’s American division, became the first Samsung executive to take the stand on Monday in the latest patent spat....

Scump reveals he has “multi-million dollar” hands insured, urges CDL pros to do the same Now retired CoD legend Seth ‘Scump’ Abner revealed that he has his hands insured, and recommends other Call of Duty League players follow in his footsteps. In the latest episode of the OpTic Podcast,Scumpwent into a discussion on various topics regarding the CDL, now that he’s officially moved on from competitive play, marking the end of an illustrious career....

Quick Links InShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, you’ll be met with a plethora of demons, both harmful and harmless. Many of them, though, want your help and, in return, will reward you for your efforts. In this case,Hare of Inabawants to meet a hero of his, Zhu Tun She. Here’s how to beat “Beastly Ambitions”. Should You Take the Girl’s Hand in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance? Whichever choice you choose will decide what storyline you’ll play through....

The Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Of The F-35 Fighter Jet Undoubtedly, one of the most impressive and imposing fighter jets from the crop of 5th generation aircraft is the F-35 Lightning II. There arethree variants of the F-35: the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C, each with distinct features of its own. One of the most striking capabilities of the F-35B is its ability to reorientate thrust downward to allow hovering, landing vertically, and very short take-offs....

SeinfeldestablishedLarry Davidin the world of comedy. But his next show,Curb Your Enthusiasm,cemented him as acomedy and sitcom legend.In 2000, just two years afterSeinfeldended its dominant run, Larry came out withCurb Your Enthusiasm.This series follows an obnoxious, fictionalized version of Larry David as he deals the minutia and inconveniences of everyday life. The show’s title was meant to curb the audience’s expectations for another great sitcom. ButCurb Your Enthusiasmturned out to be another hit, thanks to its relatable, situational humor, a hysterical supporting cast, and the absurd antics of its lead star....

Venmo Vs CashApp: Which Is The Better Payment App? Gone are the days when people had to drive to a Western Union to send money to family and friends in need. Today, you only need your smartphone and a money transfer app. Venmo and Cash App are two of the most widely used mobile payment apps that allow users to send money from their phones. Both apps simplify sending money to family and friends....

Verizon last Septemberannouncedthat it has reached an agreement with Vodafone to buyout its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless in one of the largest corporate acquisitions in history. In December, the Big Red carrierwon necessary approvalsfrom the Federal Communications Commission andtoday the company announcedthat the acquisition has been completed – Verizon now owns 100 percent of the“industry-leading U.S. wireless carrier”… Vodafone’s 45 percent indirect interest in Verizon Wireless is valued at approximately $130 billion....

Vindictus: Defying Fateis a spin-off of theMMO Vindictus, but it focuses more on a single-player experience. It’s currently in development and has a limited-time public alpha available. An RPG with Classic Characters and Dungeon Exploration The new alpha test of Nexon’s upcoming action game has a deadline of June 17. A year ago, we talked about this PC spin-off of theVindictus MMO, which still has no confirmed release date. It’s an actionRPGbuilt in Unreal Engine that promises exciting combat with dodging, counterattacks, and a variety of skills for each class or character (Lann, Fiona, Karok, and Delia)....

Virgin Orbit has laid off most of its staff after failing to secure a funding lifeline to continue with the development of its space solutions business. In commentsreported by CNBC, Dan Hart, the company’s CEO, told employees at a meeting on Thursday that Virgin Orbit would cease operations “for the foreseeable future.” Hart added that the company had “no choice but to implement immediate, dramatic, and extremely painful changes,” which include laying off 85% of Virgin Orbit’s employees, equal to about 675 positions....

Volkswagen has confirmed it will put its I.D. Buzz bus concept electric vehicle into full commercial production. The eight-seater vehicle will go on sale in the US, Europe and China in 2022. The I.D. Buzz, along with the I.D and I.D Crozz electric vehicles will be based on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive (MEB) platform, that’s used across the Volkswagen Group range of cars. While the I.D. Buzz is an electric vehicle first and foremost, it’s its resemblance to the iconic Microbus camper van is what likely attract most buyers....

What Are Those Flashing Blue Lights In Parking Lots For? Sometimes, if you’re out shopping late at night (and perhapslost where you parked your car), you might notice a blinking blue light in the parking lot. This isn’t a standard parking lot light, but a certain type of security system is typically called a mobile surveillance trailer by manufacturers. However, they’re also known in a variety of locations by LiveView Technology’s brand name for the trailers, Lot Cops....

Facedown detection stands as one of the underrated features in iOS 9’s rich arsenal of power-saving tactics designed to help extend your run time by up to an additional hour. Facedown detection avoids turning the display on when a notification comes in and your phone is put facedown. But as it turns out, Facedown detection doesn’t work on all devices compatible with iOS 9 and there is a good explanation for that why....

Why You Can’t Get A Right-Hand Drive Tesla Model X Or S Anymore Tesla has made a huge announcement that won’t bode well for Model X andModel Sbuyers in the right-hand drive (RHD) markets of Europe, Australia, and some Asian markets. According to a report byElectrek, Tesla has canceled orders for right-hand drive variants of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV, and will issue a full refund for any payments made....