Apple gets patent for steering wheel remote control
Apple has just been awarded 21 new patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. One patent is for a remote control that can be attached to a steering wheel. The image above shows that it looks like the infamous iPod clock wheel but this one is touchscreen. Not enough information... more »
[16.05.2012]
Motorola files for anti-smear display technology patent
Motorola recently filed for patent for what is called an anti-smear display. This new technology seeks to prevent those annoying smudges that we usually find on our touchscreen gadgets. Sure, clear protective stickers work to protect the glass but they become a problem when air... more »
[11.05.2012]
RIM and Samsung sued for using an emoticon-related patent
Patent infringement lawsuits are becoming a popular topic with companies suing each other left and right. We've heard of numerous tech companies battling over so many things all pointing to who owns what. The recent issue we've heard is somewhat making me cringe. Why, RIM and... more »
[22.03.2012]
Microsoft files for head-mount patent
If it's not concept designs, patents give hope to us geeks and nerds. Some people can be too creative but unless their ideas become reality and are turned into actual products, they will remain just as that-- ideas. Software giant Microsoft recently filed for patent for what... more »
[21.03.2012]
Google files new patent for unlocking phones, tablets
The tech battle between Samsung and Apple is still on-going and looks like there won't be an end to it anytime soon. Google could be helping Samsung in one way as the search giant recently filed for a patent for an "Input to Locked Computing Device" app. It is a special app that... more »
[17.02.2012]
Motorola now after Microsoft for Windows 7, Xbox 360 patents
Motorola is on a roll going after companies for patent infringement. We heard of the battle between Motorola and Apple yesterday and now, it's with Google. Google and Motorola Mobility are supposed to be partners but the latter still wants 2.25 percent of sales of... more »
[08.02.2012]
Google buys more IBM patents
As if the 1,000 plus patents the search giant Google purchased from IBM weren't enough, an extra 217 have been added recently. About 28 pending patent applications together with 188 patents were acquired by Google just before the year 2011 ended. Can we say that Google is... more »
[05.01.2012]
Apple planning on MacBooks that run on fuel cells?
Apple recently filed two new patents that describe what could be fuel cells for future MacBooks. The company is believed to be utilizing fuel cell technology as a green effort. The patents are known as “Fuel Cell System to Power a Portable Computing Device” and “Fuel... more »
[27.12.2011]
Yet another patent for Apple granted
If a company wishes to win a battle, they've got to make sure they have enough patents to show. We've all heard of the Apple vs Samsung and Apple vs HTC wars and seems like they're only fighting with patents. Apple has just added another patent that allows users to go to an... more »
[21.12.2011]
Samsung files new patent claims in German court
Told ya, the tablet war between Apple and Samsung isn't over yet. Just last week the latter was celebrating its win Down Under by releasing ads that directly takes a jab at Apple. This time, we learn that Samsung puts up another fight in Germany by filing four new patent claims... more »
[19.12.2011]
