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Apple Maps could soon make it easier for you to find routes and gas
By David Nield published
A newly filed Apple patent suggests improvements are coming to the way routes get figured out.

AI can’t patent inventions, only humans, US Patent Office says
By Benedict Collins published
Only a human can patent an invention, but what exactly counts as human, and how much do they have to contribute?

Apple wants to make sure your posture's right when using the Vision Pro
By David Nield published
A newly published patent gives us some idea of the clever tech that might eventually reach Apple's headset.

Lenovo is suing Asus over a host of patent infringements
By Craig Hale published
Lenovo sues Asus over patent infringements in response to the latter’s August filings, assures us action is “last resort.”

Apple patent points to a modular MacBook future – and a record player
By David Nield published
A newly approved patent points to a MacBook laptop that you can attach different devices to.

Apple patent points to MacBook keys that change dynamically
By David Nield published
A recent Apple patent application suggests that keyboards on future MacBooks could have a flexible design.

Amazon joins Open Invention Network to keep its Linux patents safe
By Will McCurdy published
Amazon joins Open Invention Network (OIN) patent non-aggression consortium.

Oppo: App ecosystem needs to grow before we bring foldables to Europe
By Steve McCaskill published
Oppo wants to become an alternative to Apple and Samsung but its devices are off sale in Germany.
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