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Samsung and BlackBerry deny acquistion talks
By Chuong Nguyen published
Updated Samsung's reported $7.5 billion deal could have brought the best security features to Galaxy phones.

Could Android Auto someday help you find that elusive open parking space?
By Michael Rougeau published
Google has filed a patent for technology that could potentially help drivers find a place to park.

Apple loses $24 million battle over decades-old pager patents
By Michael Rougeau published
Blip A jury said the iPhone and other Apple tech infringe on multiple patents that relate to pagers and date back to the '90s.

Apple scores curved touchscreen patent, signs point to use in iWatch
By Kevin Lee published
Ten sensors, sapphire display, and now a curved screen. Is there anything Apple isn't trying out with the iWatch?

Apple and Samsung call a legal truce outside the US
By Nick Broughall published
The ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung has been laid to rest around the world. Everywhere but the States, that is.

Is Samsung's 'smart bangle' a new Gear, or something better?
By Michael Rougeau published
A Samsung patent for a new type of wearable that may or may not be a new Gear device has surfaced.

Apple requests Samsung patent retrial over claim for billions, not millions
By Chris Smith published
Patent wars winding down? Not if Apple has its way.

Apple and Google give peace a chance as all patent lawsuits dropped
By Chris Smith published
Tech's biggest rivals have agreed to leave behind the courtroom drama in a patent suit ceasefire.
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