Amazon wants you to smile for the camera every time you make a purchase
Amazon's latest patent means that you might not have to type in a password the next time you make a purchase. Just smile for the camera and take a selfie.
Future version of the Apple Watch could save your life during an emergency
A recent patent suggests the Apple Watch might use its sensors to monitor an accident or medical emergency and contact urgent care if needed.
Apple's 3D Touch and Force Touch form basis of a patent infringement action
Apple's 3D Touch and Force Touch haptic feedback technologies landed it in hot water, as California firm Immersion is suing Apple for patent infringement.
Latest Apple patent suggests big plans for the iPhone's home button
Apple's latest patent involves adding force sensing technology to its Touch ID and home button.
Oh no! A handful of old Samsung Galaxy smartphones have been banned, thanks to Apple
The U.S. District Court on Monday announced a handful of old and retired Samsung Galaxy smartphones were banned from the United States.
The woes for HTC continue, faces partial sales ban in Germany
A Mannheim District Court ruled in favor of Acacia Research Group over a dispute regarding voice coding patents regarding HTC handsets.
Swatch is secretly stockpiling smartwatch patents, could a device be on the way?
Swiss watchmaker Swatch is reportedly stockpiling smartwatch patents, despite the company's CEO trashing the current smartwatches on the market.Â
Samsung will finally pay Apple $548 million in patent dispute
Samsung and Apple have finally settled with differences, announcing in a joint statement that Samsung would pay the $548 million in patent damages.Â
Apple’s latest patent could make your next iPhone’s display shatterproof
Apple's has patented a retractable screen protector to protect smartphone displays from falls.
Recent patent could reveal Samsung’s implementation of force touch technology
A recent patent in Korea shows that Samsung wants to bring force touch technology to both onscreen keyboards and keyboard accessories.
Google’s latest idea would make it harder to drop your phone
Google has filed a patent for an odd-looking smartphone housing designed to make your mobile harder to drop.
Apple should have been awarded an injunction against Samsung, says federal appeals court
A Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a U.S. District court should have awarded Apple an injunction against Samsung's products.
Patent troll’s $533 million victory against Apple goes to retrial
A U.S. District Court judge tossed out Smartflash's $533 million victory against Apple due to jurors likely being confused about how to calculate royalties.
Motorola ordered to cough up $10 million to Fujifilm for patent infringement
Motorola was ordered by a jury in San Francisco to pay Fujifilm $10 million in damages related to patent infringement.
Say cheese! New Apple patent lets you unlock your iPhone with a selfie
Apple doesn't want you to just unlock your phone with your fingerprint. It wants you to be able to do it with your face, according to a new patent.
Xiaomi can sell smartphones in India again, but only if a Qualcomm chip is inside
An injunction from Ericsson forcing Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi to stop selling in India has been temporarily lifted.
US Trademark Office approves Apple patent that would give iPhones cat-like reflexes
A recently-filed patent from Apple outlines the concept for a new smart-drop technology that would keep your iPhone from landing on its face
Good guy Elon Musk opens up Tesla’s patents, gives away free access to technology
On June 12th, Tesla CEO and Chief Architect Elon Musk tore down the wall of patents in the lobby of Tesla’s headquarters.
Apple and Samsung could soon call a cease fire on the lawsuits
According to a report by The Korea Times, Apple and Samsung have begun settlement talks that could finally put the two companies' patent disputes to rest.