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Microsoft has filed a patent for an AI-powered backpack that uses sensors to collect visual and auditory data from the environment. It could use this contextual data to issue commands to the wearer.

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge against the USPTO by a computer scientist. The latter claims that their patent should attribute their AI system as the inventor.

Two freshly published Apple patents reveal that the company is working on full-body tracking technology. It talks about using existing devices to track detailed body movements and posture transitions.

Apple has been granted a new patent that will allow the company to put a variety of sensors underneath the displays in most of its devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and more.

Apple has recently filed a patent for a new version of the Apple Pencil that could include built-in optical sensors for capturing both the color and texture of surfaces for use in drawing software.

Google has sued Sonos at a federal court in California claiming that it allegedly infringed seven additional Google patents on wireless charging, voice-control technology, and using 'hotwords'.

A recent patent that was granted to Apple will make it possible for the smartphone manufacturer to make iPhones without a notch, by putting the TrueDepth camera module behind the display.

With a recently filed patent, we now know that Xiaomi may add support for a stylus in its next generation of folding phones. The company is working on a Z Flip3 competitor as well.

Is it time for a Samsung smartwatch that rolls and extends its display to allow space for more user input? According to details of a patent filed, Samsung may very well be working on that idea.

BlueMail developer Blix has frequently alleged that Apple unfairly suppresses the competition and has stolen its patented IP. However, its antitrust lawsuit has been thrown out of court yet again.

​ A new patent granted to Microsoft by the USPTO unveils details about a computer-implemented method for detecting toxic electronic content to correct toxic behavior in organizations. ​

Instagram has filed a patent for a new feature that will ask users to pay for live links in their posts. The fee may be imposed only on businesses and individual users may not have to pay for that.

Huawei has filed a patent infringement lawsuit with a U.S. court. The lawsuit is against Verizon which has allegedly violated 12 U.S. patents belonging to Huawei. Huawei said it has compiled proof.

A recent patent published by the USPTO provides a look at the possible designs that Apple is envisioning for its future iMac computers. It includes ideas such as dockable MacBooks and modular frames.

Microsoft's latest patent features a system that comprises of story creation and storytelling mechanisms involved with production of user-created content, which help in forming a background story.

HTC has listed all of its mobile devices as 'out of stock' on its UK site. HTC previously promised to include a workaround in its phones due to a patent infringement but failed to do so.

Microsoft's recent patent describes a thermal control system that has been designed to overcome overheating challenges on the Surface laptop. However, there is no guarantee for its implementation.

Microsoft's latest patent showcases the idea of a quick task system to enable users to efficiently respond to tasks. This system is noted to be well-suited to integration with digital assistants.

Microsoft's latest patent showcases a new file targeting system that identifies patterns of user inaction, and then brings them back up to the required level through intelligent content promotion.

A new patent has come to light which was published a few days ago by Apple. The document filed describes plans for a mixed reality headset which is capable of tracking facial expressions and gestures.

Microsoft's latest patent showcases a modular capsule that can be fitted within the housing of different styli. This will aim to improve their functionality without making things too complicated.

Microsoft has patented a technology that would enable easier content collaboration through addressing of inline notes in various ways, without having to access the actual documents.

LG Electronics has patented a smartphone that features a triple camera on the front, which marks a significant bump from the current dual-camera setup of its existing family of phones.

BlackBerry has filed a patent lawsuit against Twitter for allegedly co-opting a number of its mobile messaging technologies into the micro-blogging site's app and advertising platform.