An American federal judge tossed a $506.2-million (all figures U.S.) damages award against Apple Inc. after ruling the iPhone maker should have been able to argue that patent owner Optis Wireless Technology was making unfair royalty demands, though he refused to throw out the liability finding. Optis and its partners in the case, PanOptis Patent […]
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Google announced a series of pledges on Thursday to fund and promote coronavirus vaccines across the globe, including $250 million (all figures U.S.) in advertising grants for pro-vaccination groups. Through its philanthropy arm, Google will pay for 250,000 shots in “low and middle-income countries,” as classified by Google’s partner Gavi, a charity focused on vaccine […]
It can be hard to stand out in a frenetic cityscape. But with its stark black monolith façade, the new W Osaka — the brand’s first outpost in Japan, located in the city’s popular Shinsaibashi shopping district — does just that. The 27-storey building, conceptualized by internationally renowned, Osaka-born architect Tadao Ando, may be minimalist […]
Now that the spring thaw has officially started, we’re all collectively anticipating more outdoor fun — especially those of us with kids eager for a change of scenery. While many sports, extracurricular activities and traditional tourist sites remain on hold or off limits for now, we can still plan ahead for future family weekenders. When […]
“Getting on a bike trail is like a complete mental escape,” says cycling expert Dede Barry, an Olympic medallist originally from Milwaukee now based in Toronto. “You sort of lose yourself because you’re so focused on the ride. It takes you to another zone.” She and her husband, Michael Barry, a three-time Olympian himself, run […]
It’s dark inside the cave and I wake up in my tent sweat-drenched, despite having kicked off my sleeping bag and pyjamas in my sleep. Hungry for fresh air, I slip on some clothes before fumbling around for my flip-flops. After sliding out from my cocoon, I absorb my surroundings through bleary eyes. Within a […]
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Recipe for Reinvention is a series spotlighting Toronto chefs launching creative pandemic pivots. “Wow, I’m going to be bored. And broke.” That early-lockdown realization is what spurred Toronto pasta chef Jess Maiorano to post her hand-rolled pici noodles (picture: thick spaghetti) on Instagram with an offer to deliver to anyone self-quarantining. “I got 20 orders […]
Some wines suggest springtime with their whispering strokes of green. Others call to mind summer afternoons in strawberry fields, a slice of blueberry pie or a scoop of lime sorbet. Wines trigger memories. Those memories aren’t always about food. Scents such as wet stones, underbrush and sea spray might evoke a walk by the river, […]
Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen returned to the ice at Thursday morning’s morning skate, his first on-ice appearance in almost a month. Andersen was on the ice prior to the Leafs morning skate, working with goalie coach Steve Briere. Andersen has not played or practised since March 19, and has been dealing with a nagging […]