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The Loop Controls Your TV Like The Wii For $US100

11:10PM June 15, 2009 | Mark Wilson

The Loop really impressed us back at CES…2007. A circular remote that functioned a lot like the Wiimote, the promising Loop turned heads before disappearing into the bowels of the tech world. (Until now.) More »


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Nintendo Patents Now Under the ITC Microscope

12:45AM September 19, 2008 | Jesus Diaz

The International Trace Commission–which has the power to ban products in the US in case they infringe any patent–has accepted Hillcrest Laboratories’ allegations against Nintendo. The commission will now look into the validity of Hillcrest’s claims, which say the Wii infringes on their patents on motion-detecting technology. Mario wasn’t available for comment, too busy killing Koopas. [NYT]

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