Realtek sues MediaTek for patent bounty arrangement
Realtek Semiconductor has filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California against MediaTek, Future Link Systems, and Future Link's parent company, IPValue Management, alleging that patent assertion entities (PAE) Future Link and IPValu.....»»
Roku patent invents a way to show ads over anything you plug into your TV
System would detect paused content on external devices and show ads on top. Enlarge / A promotional image for a Roku TV. (credit: Roku) Roku TV sets come with ads. Generally, these are restricted to Roku's home and menu.....»»
Apple appeals US trade ban on Apple Watches
Apple has now argued before a US appeals court that the ITC's US ban on Apple Watches with the pulse oximetry feature should be overturned.The company has been involved in a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo for over a year. The.....»»
How Vision Pro tech could come to the Mac
According to a new patent, Apple wants to bring 3D content to its displays by using lenticular display technology......»»
Google sues two crypto app makers over allegedly vast “pig butchering” scheme
Crypto and other investment app scams promoted on YouTube targeted 100K users. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Google has sued two app developers based in China over an alleged scheme targeting 100,00.....»»
Apple wants to bring Spatial Computing to regular monitors
Amplifying work and media it has developed for the Apple Vision Pro headset, Apple is developing technology so your MacBook Pro or desktop monitor can display 3D environments without special glasses.Detail from the patent showing different perspectiv.....»»
A potential new Apple Watch emergency SOS feature could save swimmers from drowning
A potential new Apple Watch emergency SOS feature described in a new patent application could help save some swimmers from drowning. The patent describes how the Watch could detect “irregular behaviour” and automatically transmit a call for he.....»»
Apple, Google fail in legal challenge against patent review rule
Apple, Google, and a number of other tech companies have failed to convince a court that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's rule denying some inter partes reviews of patents is illegal.A gavel [Pexels]Apple, along with Google, Cisco, Intel, and E.....»»
Jails banned visits in “quid pro quo” with prison phone companies, lawsuits say
Civil rights group sues two counties, says hundreds more have banned visits. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Charles O'Rear) Two lawsuits filed by a civil rights group allege that county jails in Michigan banned in-perso.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 29, 2024 – Apple sues a former engineer
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple Pencil for Vision Pro seemingly supported by patent application
A recent report suggested we might be seeing some form of Apple Pencil for Vision Pro, and that idea appears to be supported by an Apple patent application published this week. The lack of a physical surface to press against means that things like.....»»
iPhone 16 case leak includes vertical camera bump at the back
A photograph of cases intended for the iPhone 16 indicates at least one accessory producer is leaning in on rumors of a new vertical camera arrangement in the new models.Alleged iPhone 16 cases [X/Sonny Dickson]Various rumors have promoted the idea t.....»»
Apple sues former iOS engineer for leaking Journal app, Vision Pro details, and more
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Andrew Aude, a former iOS Software Engineer, accusing him of leaking “information about more than a half-dozen different Apple policies and products.” The leaks included details about Apple’s then-unreleased Jo.....»»
WWDC 2024 announced, DOJ sues Apple
Benjamin and Chance go deep on the Department of Justice vs. Apple suit, in which the DOJ alleges Apple’s iPhone monopoly is illegally maintained. In happier news, Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2024 where we expect to see major AI announcement.....»»
Apple sues ex employee over iOS Journal app leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing the ex-iOS software engineer of breaching confidentiality agreements by leaking details of the Journal app before its launch.Gavel in a courtroomThe lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of.....»»
Sony successfully defends itself in court amidst controller patent lawsuit
Genuine Enabling Technology (GET) loses its $500 million controller patent lawsuit against Sony......»»
The Magic Mouse could fascinating reboot, according to Apple"s new ideas
A recent patent shows Apple exploring ideas for using the Magic Mouse in new and interesting ways......»»
Microsoft just discovered the next big evolution in displays
A new Microsoft patent tells us that the company is working on a new technology that can dim and brighten individual pixels instead of the entire display......»»
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names
Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey yesterday sued Media Matters in an attempt to protect Elon Mus.....»»
Apple pursuing idea of an all-screen iPhone with a wrap around display
A future iPhone could feature a curved surface that wraps around to give a screen on both sides.Detail from the patent showing one form of wraparound iPhone displayApple files countless patent applications every year, and it is granted something like.....»»
How 8GB VRAM GPUs could be made viable again
Microsoft just published a new patent, describing a technology that could drastically reduce the impact of ray tracing on GPU memory......»»