http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Apple Inc.) en-us Tue, 14 May 2013 10:46:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/france-weighs-culture-tax-on-tech-gadgets?start=0 The French government will decide by the end of July whether to hit technology products by giants like Apple and Google with new taxes to fund the country's culture and arts. The one percent tax on the sale of devices like computers, smartphones, tablets and video consoles would support French film, literature and music industries, and could raise some $112 million a year. It's one strategy that could help shore up traditional arts from crushing digital competition. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:46:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/france-weighs-culture-tax-on-tech-gadgets Cinema of France, France, Sales tax, Apple Inc., Art, Google, Technology, Government of France, Tax, Euronews The French government will decide by the end of July whether to hit technology products by giants like Apple and Google with new taxes to fund the country's culture and arts. The one percent tax on the sale of devices like computers, smartphones, tablets and video consoles would support French film, literature and music industries, and could raise some $112 million a year. It's one strategy that could help shore up traditional arts from crushing digital competition. http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-grovels-china-gloats-cctv-on-tim-cooks-apology?start=0 Apple CEO Tim Cook released an official statement on Monday apologizing for Apple's double standard in after-sales services in China. CCTV broke the story last month that Apple's warranties in China were different than those in other countries, and had undertaken a media campaign to push the company to apologize. Here's CCTV's reaction to the apology. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:37:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-grovels-china-gloats-cctv-on-tim-cooks-apology Apple Inc., China, CCTV News, Tim Cook, US-China relations, Government of the People's Republic of China, Communist Party of China, Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China, iPhone, LinkAsia Apple CEO Tim Cook released an official statement on Monday apologizing for Apple's double standard in after-sales services in China. CCTV broke the story last month that Apple's warranties in China were different than those in other countries, and had undertaken a media campaign to push the company to apologize. Here's CCTV's reaction to the apology. http://news.linktv.org/videos/chinas-state-tv-takes-heat-for-social-media-tactics?start=0 China's state-run CCTV leveled serious charges against Apple this week, claiming that its customer service representatives discriminate against Chinese. But as LinkAsia's David Bandurski reports, CCTV itself is under fire for allegedly using an artificial social media campaign to pump up ratings for the investigation. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/chinas-state-tv-takes-heat-for-social-media-tactics Social media, Sina Weibo, Chinese Media, CCTV News, Apple Inc., Customer service, State media, David Bandurski, LinkAsia China's state-run CCTV leveled serious charges against Apple this week, claiming that its customer service representatives discriminate against Chinese. But as LinkAsia's David Bandurski reports, CCTV itself is under fire for allegedly using an artificial social media campaign to pump up ratings for the investigation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-apple-discriminating-against-chinese-customers?start=0 Apple has seen phenomenal growth in China recently, where it seems everyone wants its smartphones, tablets, and laptops. But is Apple playing fair with Chinese customers? State-run CCTV investigated Apple's customer care and is claiming discrimination. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:24:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-apple-discriminating-against-chinese-customers Apple Inc., iPhone, Apple Store, iPad, Discrimination, Smartphone, China, Customer service, Beijing, CCTV News Apple has seen phenomenal growth in China recently, where it seems everyone wants its smartphones, tablets, and laptops. But is Apple playing fair with Chinese customers? State-run CCTV investigated Apple's customer care and is claiming discrimination. http://news.linktv.org/videos/nasty-byte-apple-company-computers-hacked?start=0 Hackers have breached the mothership. They managed to infect a small number of Apple Inc.'s Mac computers, said company spokesmen. The breach occurred when some workers visited a developer website that exploited a vulnerability in the Java browser plug-in, and installed malware, said officials, who added that no data was compromised.&nbsp;The company has released a Java patch for OS X users. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:58:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/nasty-byte-apple-company-computers-hacked Apple Inc., Hacker (computer security), Mac OS X, Macintosh, Plug-in (computing), Java (programming language), The Wall Street Journal Hackers have breached the mothership. They managed to infect a small number of Apple Inc.'s Mac computers, said company spokesmen. The breach occurred when some workers visited a developer website that exploited a vulnerability in the Java browser plug-in, and installed malware, said officials, who added that no data was compromised. The company has released a Java patch for OS X users. http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-finds-over-100-cases-of-child-labor-in-chinese-factories?start=0 An audit commissioned by Apple uncovered 106 cases of under age labor in Apple suppliers in China. The American tech giant is eager to separate itself from controversy after a series of scandalous suicides and reports of harsh working conditions in factories operated by Chinese suppliers shocked consumers. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:24:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-finds-over-100-cases-of-child-labor-in-chinese-factories Child labor, Apple Inc., Human rights in the People's Republic of China, Labor rights, Occupational safety and health, iPhone, iPad, China, Guangzhou, Newsy An audit commissioned by Apple uncovered 106 cases of under age labor in Apple suppliers in China. The American tech giant is eager to separate itself from controversy after a series of scandalous suicides and reports of harsh working conditions in factories operated by Chinese suppliers shocked consumers. http://news.linktv.org/videos/aussie-travelers-find-miles-of-trials-following-apple-map?start=0 Do not go into the Outback with your very incorrect Apple iPhone map. That's what Aussie police are warning after having to rescue several travelers who found themselves stranded or wandering, without cell phone service, in the vast, extrememly hot Murray Sunset National Park as they followed Apple map directions to the town of Mildura. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:28:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/aussie-travelers-find-miles-of-trials-following-apple-map iPhone, Apple Inc., Murray-Sunset National Park, Map, Australia, Mildura, Mobile phone, Newsy Do not go into the Outback with your very incorrect Apple iPhone map. That's what Aussie police are warning after having to rescue several travelers who found themselves stranded or wandering, without cell phone service, in the vast, extrememly hot Murray Sunset National Park as they followed Apple map directions to the town of Mildura. http://news.linktv.org/videos/xiaomi-the-money-chinese-smartphone-undercuts-competitors-linkasia?start=0 Chinese company Xiaomi has released the second generation version of their smartphone, dubbed the Mi-2. CCTV News reports that it boasts a powerful processor and eight megapixel camera while costing far less than its competitors, the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:41:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/xiaomi-the-money-chinese-smartphone-undercuts-competitors-linkasia Xiaomi, China, Smartphone, Xiaomi Phone 2, iPhone, Samsung, Apple Inc., Samsung Galaxy, CCTV News, LinkAsia Chinese company Xiaomi has released the second generation version of their smartphone, dubbed the Mi-2. CCTV News reports that it boasts a powerful processor and eight megapixel camera while costing far less than its competitors, the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. http://news.linktv.org/videos/samsung-wins-string-of-battles-in-apple-legal-war-linkasia?start=0 Samsung won several patent battles this past week in its long-running legal war with Apple. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the latest in this international dispute between tech giants. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:10:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/samsung-wins-string-of-battles-in-apple-legal-war-linkasia Apple Inc., Samsung, Patent, Lawsuit, South Korea, Copyright infringement, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Copyright, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Samsung won several patent battles this past week in its long-running legal war with Apple. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the latest in this international dispute between tech giants. http://news.linktv.org/videos/black-market-iphone-5s-flood-mainland-china-linkasia?start=0 Mainland China isn't included in Apple's first round of sales, meaning a three month wait for the iPhone 5 after the September 21st release in Hong Kong. But an undercover investigation by CCTV News found that illegal iPhone 5's are plentiful, for a sky-high price. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/black-market-iphone-5s-flood-mainland-china-linkasia iPhone, China, Black market, Smuggling, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Apple Inc., CCTV News, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon Mainland China isn't included in Apple's first round of sales, meaning a three month wait for the iPhone 5 after the September 21st release in Hong Kong. But an undercover investigation by CCTV News found that illegal iPhone 5's are plentiful, for a sky-high price. http://news.linktv.org/videos/china-5000-police-control-mass-disturbance-at-iphone-supplier-factory?start=0 On Sunday night, a dispute at a Foxconn factory in Taiyuan turned into a large-scale skirmish, mobilizing thousands of workers. The source of the dispute is unclear, but the Apple supplier has come under scrutiny in the past for reported harsh labor conditions. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:22:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/china-5000-police-control-mass-disturbance-at-iphone-supplier-factory Foxconn, Taiyuan, China, Shanxi, Apple Inc., Henan, Shandong, Manufacturing, iPhone, Fair Labor Association On Sunday night, a dispute at a Foxconn factory in Taiyuan turned into a large-scale skirmish, mobilizing thousands of workers. Reports as to the number of people sent to the hospital vary, but it is estimated that about 40 people were injured, leaving several in critical condition. The source of the dispute is unclear. Some sources report it was a personal conflict between workers from Henan and Shandong provinces. Users of Sina weibo, China's biggest microblogging site, are saying the conflict was between Foxconn guards and workers from Henan province. Neither theory has been verified and Foxconn representatives say it is under investigation. State-run media reported that five thousand police were deployed to the scene last night to bring things under control. By 3 am this morning, state-run media said everything was back to normal. However, a Foxconn employee told Reuters the plant might be closed for the next few days while an investigation is underway. The Tawian based group Hon Hai is the owner of Foxconn, one of the biggest electronics manufacturers in the world. It has several factories in China and employs over one million people to work on its assembly lines The plant in China's northwest Shanxi province employs about 79 thousand workers. Foxconn has come under scrutiny lately for its poor labor practices. It was recently accused of using interns on the assembly line to meet deadlines for the iPhone 5. It also had to install security nets after a string of workers committed suicide by jumping from factory roofs in 2010. The Fair Labor Association has been working with Foxconn to improve working conditions and safeguard employee rights. http://news.linktv.org/videos/korean-social-media-erupts-after-samsung-apple-ruling?start=0 South Koreans took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the billion US dollar ruling against Samsung. Some were critical of Samsung's call for a patriotic boycott of Apple products, admonishing the company to refocus on innovation. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/korean-social-media-erupts-after-samsung-apple-ruling South Korea, Samsung, Apple Inc., iPad, iPhone, Twitter, Reuters, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon South Koreans took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the billion US dollar ruling against Samsung. Some were critical of Samsung's call for a patriotic boycott of Apple products, admonishing the company to refocus on innovation. Footage from Reuters. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-reacts-to-us-apple-samsung-ruling?start=0 South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on Apple's big win over Samsung in US courts, laying the blame on media bias and jurors' proximity to Apple headquarters. The ruling sets a precedent for the 30 cases in nine countries between these two companies in what MBC calls the "patent war of the century." Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:23:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-reacts-to-us-apple-samsung-ruling Apple Inc., Samsung, Lawsuit, South Korea, iPhone, iPad, Media bias, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on Apple's big win over Samsung in US courts, laying the blame on media bias and jurors' proximity to Apple headquarters. The ruling sets a precedent for the 30 cases in nine countries between these two companies in what MBC calls the "patent war of the century." http://news.linktv.org/videos/how-dirty-is-the-cloud?start=0 As worldwide demand for data storage grows, so do the power needs of the servers where our digital archives live. Climate Desk visited Maiden, North Carolina, for a close-up view of what will soon be one of the world's biggest data centers. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:18:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/how-dirty-is-the-cloud Duke Energy, Data center, Cloud storage, Coal-fired power station, Maiden, North Carolina, Cloud computing, iCloud, Apple Inc., Fossil fuel, iPad You've heard about the Foxconn factory in China where iPads are assembled. But have you ever considered the energy required to store your emails, photos, and videos in the cloud? As worldwide demand for data storage skyrockets, so do the power needs of the servers where all our digital archives live. While some companies (like Facebook) have made great progress in ditching dirty fossil-fuel energy for cleaner renewables, a few internet giants lag far behind. Climate Desk visited Maiden, North Carolina, for a close-up view of what will soon be one of the world's biggest data centers, owned by Apple and powered by the coal-heavy power behemoth Duke Energy. http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-april-12-2012?start=115 George Zimmerman is finally charged with second-degree murder, 45 days after killing Trayvon Martin and sparking national outcry. Connecticut is poised to repeal the death penalty as momentum grows for a Supreme Court challenge. Outrage over "Stand Your Ground" laws after Trayvon Martin killing has sparked an exodus of corporate sponsors from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a corporate-funded group that worked with the National Rifle Association to pass similar measures across the country. And a grand jury has met to consider whether charges should be filed in the Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. case, as an autopsy casts further doubt on police claims. Plus headlines and more.<br /> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:33:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-april-12-2012 Shooting of Trayvon Martin, Stand your ground, George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, United States, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Kenneth Chamberlain, Capital punishment, Connecticut, National Rifle Association (NRA) Zimmerman Arrested, Charged with 2nd-Degree Murder Forty-five days after killing the unarmed African-American teenager Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman has been detained and charged with second-degree murder in Florida. Announcing the charges Wednesday evening, Special Prosecutor Angela Corey insisted that public outcry had nothing to do with Zimmerman's arrest. "I can tell you we did not come to this decision lightly. This case is like a lot of the difficult cases we have handled for years here in our circuit. And we made this decision in the same manner. Let me emphasize that we do not prosecute by public pressure or by petition. We prosecute based on the facts of any given case, as well as the laws of the state of Florida." The charges against Zimmerman carry a minimum of 25 years. Trayvon Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, who has campaigned tirelessly for Zimmerman's arrest, welcomed the charges. Sybrina Fulton: "We wanted nothing more, nothing less. We just wanted an arrest, and we got it. And I say thank you. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Jesus. Secondly, I just want to speak from my heart to your heart, because a heart has no color. It's not black, it's not white; it's red. And I want to say thank you from my heart to your heart." Syria Ceasefire Begins, But Troops Still in Civilian Areas A deadline for a ceasefire in Syria has passed with violence reportedly coming to a halt in key areas. Despite the truce taking effect, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has yet to fulfill a pledge to withdraw forces from besieged civilian areas. With Assad's forces still in place, Syrian activists say they fear the violence could resume at any moment. Major Clashes Erupt Between Sudan and South Sudan New clashes have broken out between Sudan and South Sudan in some of the worst fighting since South Sudan declared independence last year. Sudan has bombed the South Sudan town of Bentiu after South Sudanese troops captured the oil-rich border town of Heglig. The U.N. Security Council has called on both sides to halt military operations. Interim President Takes Office in Mali Mali has sworn in an interim president as part of a transition to civilian rule following last month's coup. Parliamentary speaker Dioncounda Traoré took office today following a ceremony in the capital Bamako. Traoré says he'll turn immediately to Mali's new territorial divide following the independence declaration of Tuareg rebels in the country's north. Connecticut Lawmakers Vote to Abolish Death Penalty Lawmakers in Connecticut have given final approval to a measure that would repeal the state's death penalty. The bill now goes to Gov. Dannel Malloy, who has pledged to sign it into law. Connecticut would become the 17th state overall and the fifth in five years to abolish the death penalty, but the change would only apply to future cases. The 11 prisoners currently on death row in Connecticut would still face capital punishment. Under an amendment approved by the state senate, those no longer facing the death penalty would be held in conditions akin to solitary confinement in a bid to match the conditions of death row. Audio: Man Killed by North Chicago Police Begged for His Life Newly obtained audio shows a man who died following a brutal altercation with North Chicago police was begging for his life during the arrest. Darrin Hanna died a week after the police beating last November. An autopsy found six wounds on Hanna's face and 11 taser marks on his back. Hanna, an African American, can reportedly be heard on the tape saying, “I was down! I was down!” and “They're killing me!” His family played the audio tape for a North Chicago City Council meeting Monday night and called for the officers involved to be fired. Immigrants Ambushed, Killed by Armed Militia in Arizona In Arizona, two people trying to cross into the United States from Mexico have been killed in an apparent attack by an armed militia. According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the victims were killed when a pickup truck carrying up to 30 undocumented immigrants near the Arizona town of Eloy was ambushed by "subjects in camouflage clothing armed with rifles." The attack comes as Arizona lawmakers are considering a measure that would create a state-backed armed militia to work with Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border to capture undocumented immigrants. Report Condemns Police Pepper-Spraying at UC Davis A new report strongly condemns police and administrators at University of California, Davis, involved in the controversial pepper-spraying of student Occupy protesters last November. The incident sparked a nationwide outcry after video was posted online showing a campus police lieutenant repeatedly pepper-spraying students in the face from only a few feet away as they sat on the ground. A university-appointed task force found the November 18 incident "should and could have been prevented." The report questioned the legal basis for the crackdown and detailed multiple deficiencies, including a failure by the administration to consider alternatives to police action. A security consulting firm also found Lt. John Pike broke police rules by using a high-pressure pepper-spray canister that is not supposed to be used within six feet of victims. Video: Teenager Electrically Shocked at School for Disabled Video has been made public showing an 18-year-old student at a school for people with disabilities and psychiatric problems being restrained on the floor of a classroom and electrically shocked more than 30 times. The video, filmed a decade ago, was screened in court this week as part of a lawsuit against the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, a Massachusetts school for adults and children that has been the subject of multiple controversies over its punitive practices. Footage shows 18-year-old Andre McCollins screaming for help and writhing in pain. Andre's mother, Cheryl McCollins, is suing the center, saying her son was "tortured, terrorized and abused." Supreme Court Case May Challenge Citizens United The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case that could challenge its controversial Citizens United ruling. The 2010 decision opened the floodgates for unlimited corporate spending on election campaigns by casting political spending by corporations as free speech. Now, the Supreme Court will review a Montana Supreme Court decision that upheld restrictions on corporate election spending in that state. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote last month that the case “will give the court an opportunity to consider whether, in light of the huge sums currently deployed to buy candidates' allegiance, Citizens United should continue to hold sway.” DOJ Sues Apple, Publishers over E-Book Pricing The U.S. Justice Department has filed suit against the computer giant Apple and five major publishers for allegedly fixing the prices of electronic books. The lawsuit accuses Apple and the publishers of raising prices for millions of consumers by colluding to eliminate competition in the e-book market. Attorney General Eric Holder unveiled the case on Wednesday. Eric Holder: "Beginning in the summer of 2009, we allege that executives at the highest levels of the companies included in today's lawsuits, concerned that e-book sellers had reduced prices, worked together to eliminate competition among stores selling e-books, ultimately increasing prices for consumers. Now, as a result of this alleged conspiracy, we believe that consumers paid millions of dollars more for some of the most popular titles." Bangladeshi Labor Activist Tortured, Murdered A Bangladeshi labor activist who helped expose working conditions in the country's garment industry has been brutally murdered. The body of 40-year-old Aminul Islam was found outside the city of Dhaka last week, but was initially buried because police could not identify him. Islam's body showed signs of torture, with his hands and big toes having been smashed. Islam was arrested two years ago and tortured by police and intelligence services for protesting the garment industry's low wages. Bangladesh is a major supplier of clothing for U.S. companies, including Wal-Mart and H&M, and has been gaining popularity among manufacturers as a lower-cost alternative to China. Dozens of workers have died in factory fires in Bangladesh in recent years. Algerian Independence Leader Ahmed Ben Bella Dead at 93 Algerian independence leader and former president Ahmed Ben Bella has died at the age of 93. Bella helped lead the fight for Algerian independence from France and served as the country's first president in 1962. http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-fans-around-the-world-pay-tribute-to-steve-jobs?start=0 From tweeting teenagers to titans of technology, millions around the world were mourning the passing of Apple founder Steve Jobs Thursday. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:47:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-fans-around-the-world-pay-tribute-to-steve-jobs Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., Apple Store, Mark Zuckerberg, Google, Bill Gates, Facebook, Twitter, Tokyo, iPad From tweeting teenagers to titans of technology, millions around the world were mourning the passing of Apple founder Steve Jobs Thursday. http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-co-founder-steve-jobs-dies?start=0 Apple says the company's co-founder Steve Jobs has died. A statement on the company's website said: "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being." Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:33:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/apple-co-founder-steve-jobs-dies Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., Pancreatic cancer, Cancer, Obituary, United States, Internet, Associated Press Apple says the company's co-founder Steve Jobs has died. He was 56 and had been battling pancreatic cancer for several years. A statement on the company's website said: "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being."