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Future AirPods Pro could swap the touch-sensing swipe control for something smarter, and it sounds like a great upgrade

By Henry St Leger published 5 February 25

A new patent from Apple points to improved touch controls for the AirPods Pro – even if you’re wearing gloves.

Remember the MacBook Touch Bar? Future iPhones could get something similar

By Axel Metz published 14 March 24

A newly surfaced Apple patent teases an iPhone with a side-mounted display.

Some Intel chips are being banned following lawsuit - could a wider global sales ban, including Dell and HP laptops, be on the way?

By Craig Hale published 8 February 24

Intel has been banned from selling certain chips (and any device that uses them), and faces more legal battles.

Samsung Galaxy Watches (and the Galaxy Ring) could get an AI-powered heart health upgrade

By Lloyd Coombes published 8 May 24

Samsung's latest patent could be big news for anyone wanting to take a more comprehensive picture of their heart health.

The next Motorola Razr foldable might be able to close on its own with a motorized hinge

By David Nield published 11 October 24

Motorola is interested in motorized hinges for its foldables, especially for use with video calls.

Surfshark unveils new end-to-end encryption patent to reduce metadata collection

By Chiara Castro published 31 March 25

Surfshark unveils new plans to handle encryption and reduce visible metadata. Here's why it's important for your privacy.

Nintendo Switch 2 patent suggests you’ll be able to use the console upside down for some reason

By Dashiell Wood published 13 February 25

A Nintendo Switch 2 patent indicates that you’ll be able to play the console… upside down?

Forget the Samsung Galaxy Ring – a Fitbit smart ring could be en route, according to a new patent

By Mark Wilson published 7 June 24

A newly-granted Fitbit patent for a smart ring suggests it could be working on a Samsung Galaxy Ring rival – and that's an exciting prospect.

Apple Anklet, anyone? Apple’s smart ring plans aren’t limited to your fingers

By Becky Scarrott published 1 December 23

Don't wear rings? It’s OK, a new patent strongly suggests Apple wants to put ring-shaped tech on other parts of your body too.

Prusa CEO declares "open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead" - China blamed for causing the beginning of the end

By Efosa Udinmwen published 24 August 25

Former open source champion Prusa now guards its designs with strict secrecy

Microsoft is exploring a hands-free smart home system for Windows tech

By Cesar Cadenas published 31 January 24

Microsoft's system would allow devices to freely communicate without direct user input, but it drains batteries fast.

Apple wants to make sure your posture's right when using the Vision Pro

By David Nield published 27 January 24

A newly published patent gives us some idea of the clever tech that might eventually reach Apple's headset.

Apple Watch ban latest – the Watch 9 and Ultra 2 could go off sale again soon

By Cesar Cadenas published 12 January 24

Apple is seeking to end the pause on its wearable, but new opposition from the ITC could be the final nail in the coffin.

Apple’s future AR glasses could have a neat trick to improve your vision on the fly

By Alex Blake published 3 October 25

Apple’s future augmented reality glasses could feature adaptable lenses that aid your vision by changing their shape in real-time

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 feature AI upscaling? This patent suggests it’s on the cards

By Dashiell Wood published 2 January 25

A new patent appears to outline Nintendo Switch 2 upscaling tech.

LG's fabled rollable phone might still happen, as the company patents new and improved rolling OLED tech

By Jamie Richards published 14 October 24

LG, previously a major manufacturer of Android phones, has filed a patent for a display from a canceled rollable phone.

Future Apple Watches could get a genius way to track your health, thanks to smart straps

By Alex Blake published 6 November 24

Apple might add health-tracking sensors into future Apple Watch straps, a new patent suggests.

Xiaomi is working on a smart ring, and it could come with a groundbreaking new feature

By Stephen Warwick published 17 October 24

Xiaomi is working on a smart ring that could fit any finger size.

Samsung AR glasses patent teases more affordable specs than Meta Orion

By Hamish Hector published 28 October 24

A new Samsung patent outlines a unique feature and the glasses' capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could fix a major smart ring flaw according to patent

By Hamish Hector published 24 October 24

Samsung patent reveals a design for an adjustable smart ring.

The Journal app could be next in line to get iOS 18 Apple Intelligence upgrades

By David Nield published 11 August 24

It looks as though the Journal app may be getting some AI upgrades, but it's not clear how soon they'll appear.

Apple Vision Pro patent reveals some less-creepy uses for its external display

By Hamish Hector published 3 January 24

According to a new Apple patent the Vision Pro's display might not only be used for EyeSight – it could show you way more.

Grooved keys may be the solution to your oily finger smudges on your MacBook Pro - at least, Apple thinks so

By Muskaan Saxena published 17 April 24

Apple is looking for a solution to oily fingerprints and screen smudges.

Google just settled its multi-billion dollar AI tech patent trial

By Luke Hughes published 28 January 24

Singular founder showed Google employees his designs under NDA, and then discovered his inventions incorporated into Google’s own Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) devices and data centers.

The Apple Watch could soon track how much you sweat

By Lloyd Coombes published 21 February 24

A new Apple Watch patent application suggests the company is targeting a new sweat tracking system.

Apple might build spatial computing right into your Mac’s screen

By Alex Blake published 5 April 24

Apple could be looking to bring spatial computing to Mac displays without the need for a Vision Pro headset.

Apple could make buying the wrong size Apple Watch a thing of the past with this futuristic invention

By Stephen Warwick published 11 February 25

An Apple patent published today could reveal how we'll buy Apple Watches in the future.

Ford could be working on a wild car headlights system that follows the driver's gaze

By Leon Poultney published 5 August 24

Another ford patent filing has been unveiled, this time it focusses on headlights that automatically adjust to a driver's gaze.

Sony has patented a PlayStation controller with a dedicated rewind button

By Rhys Wood published 7 November 24

A game rewind button could actually be a thing on future PlayStation hardware.

Apple Watch blood pressure monitoring tech revealed in patent

By Stephen Warwick published 18 March 25

An Apple patent has revealed blood pressure sensing technology that uses a liquid-filled sensor.

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