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Apple was recently granted two patents that could allow the company to develop technology that would make it difficult for snoopers to keep an eye on your iPhone or Mac. The novel screen technology could help protect information shown on a display by limiting the viewing angles of the display — this could replace the multipurpose screen protectors utilised by smartphone users that attempt to achieve the same result. The company has explored two methods of implementing the privacy features in its…

We do just about everything on our phones and computers. From paying bills, to having private conversations, to googling a new and unpleasant rash, our devices hold information about our lives that is quite personal. But if you’ve ever worried about someone peeking at what you’re doing on your phone or your laptop, you’re certainly not alone. “Shoulder surfers” are a genuine problem that leads to hacking, stolen information, and even identity theft.Because our bright screens, which have high resolution, are so clear, it’s…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Imagine diving into the world of futuristic stories where spaceships soar and gadgets do incredible things. Now, think about how those ideas become real things we use. Camilla Hrdy, professor of intellectual property law, and her co-author, former Akron Law assistant professor Daniel Brean, have made new findings about the connection between science fiction and patents.…

Reuters: Chinese chipmaker YMTC filed a lawsuit against Micron on November 9, 2023 in California, alleging that the US chipmaker infringed eight of its patents — Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. rival Micron Technology (MU.O) alleging infringement of eight of its patents. Reuters: Chinese chipmaker YMTC filed a lawsuit against Micron on November 9, 2023 in California, alleging that the US chipmaker infringed eight of its patents …

Apple has been granted a patent that will enable the firm to offer an alternate form biometric authentication on its MacBook and Mac computers. The Cupertino company currently supports unlocking Mac computers via Touch ID, on select models. It introduced Face ID on the iPhone X in 2017 that uses an array of sensors to securely authenticate a user with facial recognition. While Apple is yet to indicate that it plans to add Face ID to future MacBook models, the company's recent laptops are equipped with a display notch that…

iPhone and MacBook models could arrive in new matte black colour options in the future, as the Cupertino company was granted a patent that could allow the company to produce a dark version of its smartphone, laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, according to details shared in the patent document issued by the US Patent Office (USPTO) on Tuesday. While original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Apple have launched devices with matte finishes in the past, creating one with a dark colour — such as black — has proved to…

According to the latest statement by Samsung India’s senior executive, SSIR (Samsung Semiconductor India Research), which is the research arm of the South Korean firm, has over 1,100 patents to its credit. This number of patents at SSIR is all thanks to the 4,000 engineers working from the Bengaluru R&D center on some key technologies related to semiconductors. As per the Corporate Vice President and Managing Director of SSIR, Balajee Sowrirajan, SSIR Bengaluru is responsible for some of the cutting edge and advanced…

Upcoming MG Baojun Yep electric (File Photo)The company has already unveiled the Baojun Yep in China, and the Indian version is likely to share the similar design elements in future.As electric vehicle culture started exploding in the Indian market, many car manufacturers either turning their existing vehicles into EVs or launching new ones. To follow the trend, the leading car maker Morris Garages (MG) is all set to introduce another compact EV, which is likely to hit the market somewhere around 2025. It has been…

Starya Mobility Zooms into EV Limelight. (Photo: Starya Mobility)Starya Mobility raises $2M to revolutionize electric vehicles in India, offering powerful retrofit kits and innovative subscription-based services.In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EV), innovation is at its peak, with both established companies and emerging startups making waves. Among the new players, Starya Mobility has emerged as a game-changer in the EV industry.Recently, Starya Mobility announced a successful fundraising round,…

Samsung revealed multiple assistance robots three years ago during its CES 2020 keynote event. Those robots included the GEMS Exoskeleton and the pet walking assistant. However, they haven’t been launched yet, but Samsung is getting closer to their release and has started filing various patents related to robotics. PulseNews reports that Samsung has filed various robotics-related patents in the US, including a technology that can monitor pets’ movements and detect their emotions. This robot is round and has two wheels.…