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AI can’t patent inventions, only humans, US Patent Office says

By Benedict Collins published 13 February 24

Only a human can patent an invention, but what exactly counts as human, and how much do they have to contribute?

Netflix lawsuit sues VMware over virtual machine patents

By Sead Fadilpašić published 24 December 24

The streaming giant says VMware is in violation of five patents, and demands to be paid.

Apple Watch blood pressure monitoring tech revealed in patent

By Stephen Warwick published 18 March 25

An Apple patent has revealed blood pressure sensing technology that uses a liquid-filled sensor.

PayPal patents new system to detect the theft of “super-cookies”

By Benedict Collins published 26 February 24

Hackers can steal super-cookies to access your accounts, but PayPal has a novel new method for protecting your accounts

US Patent and Trademark office says data leak affected filers

By Sead Fadilpašić published 9 May 24

Postal addresses were leaked in an unprotected dataset sitting on the USPTO site for months.

AWS forced to pay out millions in major patent dispute

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 1 October 24

Jury finds AWS ‘willingly’ infringed on two patents.

AirPods 4 next to their open case on a table

AirPods that connect to a turntable and offer custom sound-mixing using a touchscreen case? Apple’s thinking about it, but don’t expect it on AirPods Pro 3

By Carrie Marshall published 1 August 25

Newly published patents show a very cool AirPods case with streaming and sound superpowers

Apple could be working on stretchable displays for its devices, as per a new patent

By David Nield published 29 June 24

Apple is rumored to be working on screens that bend for its hardware, and now it's talking about screens that stretch.

We might have our first look at the long-rumored Samsung tri-fold

By Jamie Richards published 8 November 24

A years-old tri-fold patent has been published, suggesting rumors of Samsung exploring the tri-fold form factor have been on the right track.

An Apple Vision Pro Pencil could be on the way, based on a new patent

By David Nield published 14 January 24

Apple could be planning to produce a chunky, super-sized Apple Pencil to use with its mixed reality headset.

Apple has a smart new idea for iPhone cases – built-in capacitive buttons and Touch ID

By Alex Blake published 29 August 24

A new Apple patent suggests the company is working on an iPhone case with capacitive buttons.

Apple wants to integrate the Vision Pro into its top-secret car project

By Alex Blake published 19 February 24

A new patent from Apple suggests the company wants to let you control a car using a Vision Pro headset.

Forget the folding iPhone – Apple has patented a foldable Apple Watch with two screens

By Stephen Warwick published 20 March 25

A new Apple patent has revealed a stunning redesign of the Apple Watch featuring a foldable display.

Sony successfully defends itself in court amidst controller patent lawsuit

By Rhys Wood published 28 March 24

Genuine Enabling Technology (GET) loses its $500 million controller patent lawsuit against Sony.

A leaked patent shows us our first detailed look at Xbox's canceled Keystone cloud console

By Demi Williams published 27 June 24

The patent for Xbox's canceled Keystone cloud console has leaked.

Ford could be working on a camera system that automatically reports speeding vehicles

By Leon Poultney published 3 August 24

Ford has filed a patent that sees its vehicle camera systems detect and report speeding drivers.

The Magic Mouse could get a fascinating reboot, according to Apple's new ideas

By Alex Blake published 28 March 24

A recent patent shows Apple exploring ideas for using the Magic Mouse in new and interesting ways.

Samsung tri-fold phone could come with a folding battery to match its folding display

By David Nield published 28 November 24

Future folding phones from Samsung may have batteries with hinges that match the displays, a new patent shows.

Sony patents PlayStation controller that you can charge by leaving in sunlight

By Dashiell Wood published 20 March 25

The patented PlayStation controller could finally make gamers go outside.

WD told it has a week to pay massive $500 million patent infringement fine

By Craig Hale published 14 February 25

Court finds WD guilty of patent infringement, ordering it to pay hundreds of millions to SPEX.

A future Samsung Galaxy Ring could have a feature to stop you burning yourself on your morning coffee

By Stephen Warwick published 5 March 25

A new patent reveals Samsung is working on a temperature sensor for its Galaxy Smart Ring.

Nintendo has filed a patent for a Joy-Con 2 attachment that seems to be a fishing reel, which sounds perfect for all you fishing game enthusiasts

By Demi Williams published 12 August 25

Nintendo has filed a patent for a new Switch 2 Joy-Con attachment that appears to turn your controllers into a fishing reel.

Surface Laptop’s audio could get even better in the future thanks to a clever twist – a speaker built into the touchpad

By Darren Allan published 6 January 25

A patent filed for a touchpad with haptic feedback and an integrated speaker is a potential spark of ingenuity from Microsoft.

Ford patents holographic car tech system that lets virtual guard dogs protect your vehicle

By Leon Poultney published 9 September 24

Ford has filed a patent for a holographic system that can be used to project interactive imagery inside and outside of the car, and it sounds pretty wild.

Apple Maps could soon make it easier for you to find routes and gas

By David Nield published 1 April 24

A newly filed Apple patent suggests improvements are coming to the way routes get figured out.

The next Samsung Galaxy Watch could feature a more secure, adjustable strap

By Stephen Warwick published 3 December 24

A new patent reveals Samsung is working on a new type of strap mechanism for its watches.

Future AirPods could include a vital health-tracking feature

By Alex Blake published 27 September 24

A new patent suggests that future AirPods could help detect heart problems when you wear them.

Windows 11 desktop spliced onto a Microsoft Surface Duo

Microsoft could be working on a foldable phone – and I'm here for it

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 2 October 24

Back once again with a feeling

New Microsoft patent could reveal the company's answer to DualSense haptic feedback

By Dashiell Wood published 27 December 24

Microsoft's latest patent suggests that more advanced controller haptics are on the way.

Apple may bring a guest mode to your iPhone, helping to protect its secrets

By Alex Blake published 3 October 24

A new patent suggests Apple is working on an iOS guest mode that could keep your files safe from other users.

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