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Genius, a site that posts lyrics to songs (one of the biggest around of its kind), is suing Google for allegedly scraping its data and copying lyrics from its platform. It is not entirely clear if what the lawsuit claims Google did is even illegal, though Genius is suing the tech giant for "no less than $50 million" to recover lost licensing and ad revenue. Part of what makes this case interesting is how Genius claims to have caught Google with its hand in the cookie jar. It's rather clever—Genius applies a watermark of sorts to its lyrics, by way of alternating apostrophes (straight and curly single-quote marks). This makes it easy to see if other sites are scraping its data. To drive...
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"Don't be evil" -- that used to be part of Google's corporate code of conduct until last year. With that unofficial motto now gone, it may not be too surprising that Google has been fingered for a rather underhanded move regarding song lyrics that pop up in Google search (among other things). Genius, a popular song lyrics site, is accusing Google of blatantly and directly copying content from its site to populate its results panel when someone search for song lyrics. There are a number of lyrics sites on the web, so how could Genius possibly know that Google was stealing content from its website in particular? Well, here's the genius part of it the whole sting operation: Genius digitally...
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It should come as no surprise that Apple is rolling out the red carpet for customers that purchase the Apple Watch Edition. The smartphone starts at a whopping $10,000 and goes for as much as $17,000 in the top-end configuration. As a result, Apple Watch Edition customers will be given special treatment — at least compared to other Apple Watch buyers — including allowing them to cut the line when it comes to in-store demos. While prospective buyers need to signup online for an in-store appointment (which lasts just 5 to 15 minutes) in order try out an Apple Watch Sport or Apple Watch, those interested in purchasing an Apple Watch Edition will simply be able to walk right into an Apple Store and...
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Gaming mice have features you won’t find on ordinary mice. When you’re surfing the Web or working with documents, you don’t need to switch DPI settings, and six buttons is superfluous. But for a gamer, those options can be crucial (particularly if you fancy yourself a sniper), and they come at a premium: gaming mice often break $60 and some even top $100. But the new Genius GX Maurus X has a price tag of $49.90, even with a bunch of gamer-friendly features. The Maurus X is black and red, with red lighting in the logo and mouse wheel, but enough about the bling. The features that matter are the DPI button, which cycles from 800 to 4000 DPI (a handy feature in FPS games) and support...
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Genius announced the new Gila professional gaming mouse to its GX Gaming Series. This professional 12-button MMO/RTS gaming mouse can be customized to fit your needs. You can make on-the-fly dpi changes from 200 to 8200, easily switching among five different previously assigned dpi levels directly from the mouse. Gila features a 1ms response time. The weight of the Gila mouse can also be tailored to your liking by adding up to six of the included 4.5 gram weights. Gila features three LED backlights that can be independently adjusted to display different levels of brightness and colors. You can create up to 72 macros using the Scorpion UI. The macros can be saved to the Gila's onboard memory....
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Remember those awful Genius ads Apple began airing during the Olympics? Reactions to the ads were overwhelmingly negative and were somewhat surprising for a multi-billion dollar company known for more creative ad spots that typically focused on the product. These new ads did not, and instead cast Apple users in an idiotic light. Or at least they used to. The new ads are no longer airing, and officially, that was the plan all along. TBWA/Media/Arts Lab, the ad agency in charge of the commercials, claim they were never intended to run past the Olympics in London. "The ads were intended only for a 'first run' during the Olympcs, which meant just the first weekend of the Games," one of the ad agency's...
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Genius added a new gaming headset to the GX Gaming Series. The new Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset features individual volume controls for each ear cup which makes it ideal for LAN parties and competitions because you'll be able to hear sounds from the game in one ear and teammates sitting nearby in the other ear. The Lychas also features swivel ear cups and a foldable design. An in-line control box gives gamers access to volume controls as well as the ability to mute the microphone. The omni-directional microphone is mounted on the left ear piece. The Lychas uses an anti-corrosive gold-plated 3.5mm jack. The Lychas HS-G550 Foldable Gaming Headset is available for about $50. Genius Announces...
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You may not realize it, but up until now, there hasn't existed a 120-degree wide angle 1080p high definition webcam, or so Genius claims when introducing its new WideCam F100. According to Genius, the WideCam F100 is the world's first Full HD webcam to boast such an ultra wide angle lens, but that isn't all it brings to the boardroom table. Other features include a 1.5-meter USB extension cable for flexible placement options, Full HD 1080p recording up to 30 frames per second, 12MP interpolation photos, built-in high sensitivity stereo microphone, glass lens with manual focus, and 360 degrees of rotation. It also ships with Arcsoft Webcam Companion 4 software, which allows you to edit and send...
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The smart folks at Genius recently kicked off their foray into the camcorder business with the launch of the G-Shot HD575T. The G-Shot is a hybrid high-definition touchscreen optical camcorder with "one of the slimmest" profiles around, the company claims, but despite its comparatively thin stature, it's capable of shooting Full HD 1080p video and snapping up to 16-megapixel still images with software interpolation. It has a 3-inch LTPS touchscreen display that folds in and out as needed, as well as rotates. If you tap the screen before snapping a photo, you can make brightness adjustments with the Auto Exposure feature. Once you've taken the shot, you can rotate pictures with a twist of your...
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Genius introduced the DeathTaker professional laser gaming mouse. This mouse is designed for MMO and RTS gamers. The DeathTaker is the first product in the GX Gaming Series. Genius plans to unveil addition products for this line in the coming months. The DeathTaker mouse features nine buttons which gives users the ability to customize their gaming experience. With the included “Scorpion” UI, you'll be able to manage macros and assign buttons. You can also adjust the X and Y axis independently from 100 to 5700 dpi with this mouse. Another feature of the DeathTaker is the removable weight system with six metal weights. The DeathTaker laser gaming mouse is expected to sell for about...
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Genius announced a new battery-free wireless mouse that can be recharged in just three minutes. The new DX-ECO BlueEye Mouse will work on nearly any surface including dusted glass and marble. This plug and play mouse also features an ergonomic design and adjustable dpi (800/1600 dpi). The DX-ECO BlueEye Mouse comes with a 2.4GHz USB Pico receiver that stores inside the DX-ECO and a microUSB recharging cable. The mouse also features next and previous page hot keys for efficient web surfing. It costs about $40. Fully Recharged within Minutes - Genius DX-ECO - World's First Battery Free Wireless Mouse for PC & Mac Ground-breaking New BlueEye Optical Mouse Now Available in North America January...
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Genius added the Navigator 905 Vogue to its line of BlueEye wireless mice. This mouse features a 1200 dpi BlueEye optical engine to give you precise tracking. The mouse works on almost any surface and connects to your PC via a Pico USB dongle that uses 2.4GHz RF wireless connectivity. The Navigator 905 Vogue also has a stick-n-go feature the enables you to attach the mouse to a notebook when moving around the office. Under the top cover of the mouse, you'll find a two-in-one storage slot to store the Pico dongle and the stick-n-go mount. On the bottom of the Navigator 905 Vogue, you'll find an on/off switch to help conserve battery power and prevent energy-waste. The Navigator 905 Vogue comes...
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Who says that video chats have to be one dimensional? As you move, so you can your webcam. Genius, a peripheral outfit, has just announced a new HD webcam with 360-degree rotation capabilities. The FaceCam 1000 includes the company's CrazyTalk Cam Suite software, shoots 720p and has an 8MP sensor for capturing still images. The FaceCam 1000 has a precise manual focus lens to manually control the focus without any blur and take still photos or video from any angle with 360 degree rotation capabilities. The new webcam also comes equipped with an Image Protection Mechanism (IPM) feature for preventing unauthorized outside access. By installing the included driver (Windows only), the IPM device...
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Looking for a travel mouse, anyone? With the school season in full swing, there's a good chance you'll be needing a mouse to tote around to class, and if you use your notebook as your main workhorse, you certainly don't want to rely solely on the trackpad when back at your dorm room. Genius has a new mousing device out now with a rather unique twist; there's a bundled Stick-and-Go mount that allows users to easily affix the mouse to a laptop, and the "Flying Scroll" technology allows users to whisk through web pages or documents in eight directions all through the scroll wheel. The Navigator 905BT isn't the most compact mouse we've ever seen, but that's probably best if you're looking for added...
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Digital tablets may not be as hot as they once were, but they're still invaluable for professional artists and graphic design gurus. To that end, Genius has just introduced a new duo of them, the EasyPen i405 and MousePen i608. The dual-platform tablets were engineered for business professionals, graphic designers and artists on-the-go, and both ship with native support for Mac OS X and Windows. The EasyPen i405 has 28 programmable “Hot-Keys”, while the MousePen i608 has 29, for instant and easy access to common Office and Internet functions. The cordless pen features 1024-level pressure sensitivity and two buttons for controlling shapes and thickness while drawing or writing. The EasyPen...
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A few years ago, turntables were reserved for hardcore DJs and beat-mixers. Today, they're everywhere. In cellphones, in homes and now, in video games. And we're not talking about no-name third-party manufacturers, we're talking about big names in the industry. For example, Numark and Genius just announced Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Videogame Controller, which will be the newest peripheral on Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3.Naturally, the scratch deck will be showcased next week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, and it will basically be the first realistic turntable for videogame use. The device itself will be called SCRATCH DECK, which will combine two elements of the DJ and...
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