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China bans Microsoft Windows 8 on government computers
China bans Microsoft Windows 8 on government computers
China has shocked Microsoft this week by banning Windows 8 on government computers. 21 May 2014 - 28 comments
China denies it will lift ban on video game console
China denies it will lift ban on video game console
A Chinese Ministry of Culture official has denied the rumor that the country is looking to overturn a long standing ban on video game consoles in the nation. ...... 31 Jan 2013 - 2 comments
ISPs: Blocking The Pirate Bay is not effective
ISPs: Blocking The Pirate Bay is not effective
60 days into the Netherland's and UK's 'experiment' in forcing ISPs to block The Pirate Bay, one ISP says the tactic is completely ineffective ...... 16 Jul 2012 - 9 comments
Samsung wins initial battle to avoid German ban of Galaxy Tab 10.1N
Samsung wins initial battle to avoid German ban of Galaxy Tab 10.1N
Apple's request to ban the Galaxy Tab 10.1N in Germany, pending the conclusion of a patent infringement lawsuit, has been rejected for now. 02 Feb 2012
Apple fails to convince ITC to ban Motorola smatphones in the US
Apple fails to convince ITC to ban Motorola smatphones in the US
The ITC declined to ban Motorola smartphones in the US over Apple's allegations of patent infringement in an initial ruling. 16 Jan 2012
HTC fix to avoid US smartphone ban already being tested
HTC fix to avoid US smartphone ban already being tested
That was fast. HTC announces a fix for Android phones banned by the ITC. It appears the ban will not actually effect any of their products. 21 Dec 2011 - 2 comments
Apple wins ban of HTC smartphones in the US - or maybe not
Apple wins ban of HTC smartphones in the US - or maybe not
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled [full text below] in favor of Apple on a single point of their case against HTC in the US. ...... 20 Dec 2011 - 6 comments
Australian Galaxy Tab ban finally overturned
Australian Galaxy Tab ban finally overturned
Samsung will finally be allowed to sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia after a temporary injunction barring the tablet's import was lifted. 09 Dec 2011 - 4 comments
Apple faces German iPhone / iPad ban
Apple faces German iPhone / iPad ban
Motorola was granted a default judgement in Germany, banning the sales of the iPhone and iPad. 07 Nov 2011 - 1 comment
South Korean iPhone 4S launch announced - Samsung lawsuit to follow?
South Korean iPhone 4S launch announced - Samsung lawsuit to follow?
Apple has announced the iPhone 4S will be launched in South Korea and several other markets on November 11. Pre-orders in those countries will ...... 01 Nov 2011 - 6 comments
Galaxy Tab 10.1 is available to Australians despite last week's ban
Galaxy Tab 10.1 is available to Australians despite last week's ban
Online retailers are still selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Australian consumers despite an official ban issued last week. 17 Oct 2011 - 2 comments
Apple granted sales ban against Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
Apple granted sales ban against Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
An Australian judge has granted Apple's request for a temporary injunction against selling Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the country. 13 Oct 2011 - 2 comments
China prepared to ban Skype?
China prepared to ban Skype?
According to the government's official daily newspaper, popular VoIP service Skype may soon be banned in China, joining the ranks of YouTube, ...... 31 Dec 2010 - 6 comments
     

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