Monthly Archives: July 2022

Faux Outrage Over Patent Friendly Court Leads to WDTX Order Curbing Albright Caseload

Yesterday, Chief Judge Orlando Garcia of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas issued an order that, in Garcia’s words, will “equitably distribute” new patent cases among the district’s 12 judges. This order is an effort to address “the volume” of new cases assigned to the Waco Division’s Judge Alan Albright. Albright’s…

Russia says its Space Station partnership will end after two more years

Enlarge (credit: NASA) As the Ukraine war ratcheted up political tensions between the US and Russia, the head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency tried to use the countries’ partnership in the International Space Station (ISS) as a bargaining chip. Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin demanded that the West end its sanctions on Russia or the country…

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron: The electric crossover has been worth the wait

Enlarge / The Audi Q4 e-tron is available in two body styles—this is the Sportback variant. (credit: Audi) LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—When Dieselgate made headlines in 2014, it fundamentally changed how Volkswagen Group and its associated sub-brands, from Volkswagen to Lamborghini, had to think about cars. Diesel got a big black mark, and electric vehicles got…

Best kids’ headphones of 2022

Bermix Studio, Unsplash Best overall Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Check Price The most recommended pair of kids’ headphones  around lives up to its reputation with sonic quality and safety features. Best for young gamers JLabs JBuddies Play Check Price The Play headphones feature a helpful boom mic and low latency to enhance virtual communication regardless…