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Police Seize Gizmodo Editor's Computers and Other Property Related to Lost Next-Generation iPhone
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They plugged it into iTunes before they dissected it. They knew it was a prototype before they tore it apart. Plus, having a higher resolution screen also gives it away it wasn't an ordinary iPhone.
Gizmodo bought a prototype product that they at least had to suspect didn't belong to the seller. IE STOLEN PROPERTY. They then proceeded to dismantle the prototype for all of Apple's competitors and imitators to see. They arguably cost Apple millions in intellectual property, research and development, and lost marketing opportunities.
If all this is true, not only will the Chen be found guilty of a felony but Gawker will be facing a civil suite from Apple that could potentially shut their doors. Maybe Gizmodo's editors should have thought this through a bit more thoroughly?
If all this is true, not only will the Chen be found guilty of a felony but Gawker will be facing a civil suite from Apple that could potentially shut their doors. Maybe Gizmodo's editors should have thought this through a bit more thoroughly?
The person that "found" the phone is guilty of theft and selling stolen property
Gizmodo is guilty of dealing in stolen property
Gizmodo is guilty of extorting public disclosure of a trade secret in return for property they did not own
Gizmodo is guilty of dealing in stolen property
Gizmodo is guilty of extorting public disclosure of a trade secret in return for property they did not own
While I think Gizmodo deserves what is happening to them right now, they aren't a small blog by any stretch. They used to get invited to Apple events.
We are angry not because gizmodo got the phone but because they revealed the secret technology of a company which is the mort important one in the country. Gizmodo benefited competitors. Industrial spy.
Or it could be Gizmodo sat on this because;
- they knew they weren't going to be beaten to publication by anyone else.
- they knew they had the exclusive.
- they knew how Apple might respond.
- they thoroughly checked and double checked their legal position knowing there could be a fight.
- after making sure they had their bases covered and exploring the worst case scenario they then went and published.
How would you feel if they went into your phone and took all, your contacts, personal emails, and bank account information and posted it on a highly viewed website, THEN gave it back.
Wirelessly posted (Opera/9.50 (Nintendo DSi; Opera/507; U; en-US))
Just like Pystar..........
alan27inla said:
Just like Pystar..........
that's why I quoted the second part where is says that buying stuff that was aquired ilegally is a crime as well. read my entire quote or the original post by ethana, think, then comment again.
Sticking your head in the sand isn't a defense. Paying $5,000 for access to a knockoff should raise some legal eyebrows. It had to be a gamble on it being real, to cut Giz as much slack as I can.
You are thinking like an individual, not like a company or business. This has considerably larger consequences than simply a lost phone.
It was the logical step to confirm. What would you have done? Disassemble and then check if it works after putting back together? No they did not. Higher resolution meant it was a prototype? No it doesn't.
You should try saying it in person. Good luck to you. Apple legal representatives simply made a police report and the investigation is now underway. Jason Chen is now enjoying the slow churning wheels of the police and judicial systems. Maybe if it goes to court Jason Chen will try your suggestion.
How cowardly of Gizmodo to minimize this latest development. They have resorted to bare text and an absence of graphic images.
That may be so, but unless the DA can find any hard evidence Gizmodo knew before hand, they walk clear.
I'm laughing at all the posts that say "this is going to affect Apple negatively." Lets be honest, Apple will not lose any sales over this, no one cares if they sue the crap out of Giz. Once an Apple fan, always
On a side note, thank god Giz finally took a hit. They deserved what they got. Nuff said.
On a side note, thank god Giz finally took a hit. They deserved what they got. Nuff said.
Purchasing stolen goods can be illegal, even if the buyers were not aware that the goods were stolen.
I'm laughing at all the posts that say "this is going to affect Apple negatively." Lets be honest, Apple will not lose any sales over this, no one cares if they sue the crap out of Giz. Once an Apple fan, always
On a side note, thank god Giz finally took a hit. They deserved what they got. Nuff said.
Fanboys, the pinnacle of hypocrisy.
This is comical. This thread has the world's largest collection of retards commenting in it that I've not seen since SpyMac was in its heyday!
I love all the rationalization going on (not to mention the random interpretations of law) to side with Gizmodo on this one.
I love all the rationalization going on (not to mention the random interpretations of law) to side with Gizmodo on this one.
Many of you keep mentioning that this will make apples stock plummet but so far this week after this leak apple stock has gone up higher then it ever has in the history of the company.