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Ultrahuman smart rings have just been banned in the US, but there’s better news for RingConn fans

By Alex Blake published 23 October 25

Ultrahuman smart rings are now banned from the US as the company loses a patent fight with Oura.

Samsung is looking to give wireless earbuds true lossless sound by swapping Bluetooth for UWB tech from AirTags

By Carrie Marshall published 31 January 25

Samsung's UWB earbuds patent promises better audio and lower latency too

New iPhone display tech could block reflections and most sunlight – and it could debut as soon as the iPhone 17

By Alex Blake published 20 March 24

Leaks and patents reveal that Apple is working on banishing screen reflections from its future iPhones.

Apple has been sued for $634 million over an Apple Watch patent infringement – what does it mean for Apple Watch users?

By Alex Blake, Alex Blake published 17 November 25

Apple has been sued for $634 million in a patent dispute centered on the Apple Watch.

In 1970 a patent for an obscure computer device was granted - and it changed personal computing forever

By Ross Kelly published 20 November 25

Adoption of the computer mouse took time, but pioneering Silicon Valley figures helped spur it forward.

A future Apple Watch could debut a glass frame with touch controls

By Stephen Warwick published 28 March 25

A new leak and patent indicate that Apple is working on a future Apple Watch with a touchscreen glass frame.

Strava just sued Garmin, here’s what that means for the best Garmin watches

By Hamish Hector published 3 October 25

Strava is suing Garmin for patent infringement which could lead to devices being banned from sale.

Well, that's unexpected: Samsung will team up with its fiercest Chinese rival to produce next gen NAND flash

By Wayne Williams published 9 March 25

Samsung has signed an agreement with China’s YMTC to use its bonding technology in the production of 400-layer NAND flash memory.

Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis system will remain Warner Bros' property until 2036

By Demi Williams published 27 February 25

Warner Bros will retain the rights to Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis system until 2036.

Mac gaming could get an intriguing boost – but not in the way you'd expect

By Alex Blake published 19 March 25

Nanoleaf’s new monitor lights can be synced with your monitor’s content. Plus a patent points to a haptics-loaded Magic Mouse.

Ex-Huawei semiconductor secret thieves sentenced to jail

By Craig Hale published 4 August 25

Former Huawei engineers have been sentenced to jail after being accused of stealing secrets from Huawei.

Microsoft loses bid to ban license reselling as UK court gives it the thumbs up

By Craig Hale, Craig Hale published 17 November 25

Tribunal rules ValueLicensing was legally allowed to resell Microsoft licenses.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max’s rumored vapor chamber has now been pictured

By James Rogerson published 2 September 25

A third leak has now mentioned a vapor chamber for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so this is one upgrade that's looking likely.

Farewell to screen scratches? Advanced nanocoating technology could be coming to over a million devices

By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 November 24

Optitune partners with a trillion-dollar tech company to introduce innovative Invisible Fingerprint nanocoating.

Mercedes' new PixelPaint tech is like an inkjet printer for cars – and could take car customization up a gear

By Leon Poultney published 6 December 24

Mercedes-Benz has employed a unique painting process that allows customers to create unique designs for their cars.

Chinese researchers develop silicon-free transistor technology, claimed to be fastest and most efficient ever - here's what we know

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 May 25

2D transistor offering 40% faster speeds and lower energy use may soon disrupt the global chip market - if China can successfully scale production.

Huawei says its new solid-state EV battery can give you 1,800 miles of range and charge in less than 5 minutes, but we have questions

By Leon Poultney published 2 July 25

Huawei has filed patents for new solid-state battery technology that could underpin future EVs with enormous range and ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Bad news, foldable fans – the rumored Samsung Galaxy tri-fold phone could be harder to get hold of than we first thought

By Jamie Richards published 2 April 25

A new rumor suggests the Samsung Galaxy G Fold – Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold phone – may only launch in China and Korea, leaving fans elsewhere without a tri-fold option.

Faster than SRAM! New flash memory tech from China is millions of times faster than NAND rivals from US, Japan or Korea - but please change its name

By Wayne Williams published 26 April 25

Chinese researchers claim to have developed the fastest non volatile flash memory to date, but it needs a better name than PoX.

Could typing on your laptop help charge it as well? Scientists develop material that generates electricity when compressed

By Efosa Udinmwen published 7 December 24

New environmentally friendly polymer film converts mechanical energy into electricity.

"Not just cosmetic changes" – Proton sues Apple over "anti-competitive and illegal" policies

By Chiara Castro published 2 July 25

By joining an existing antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Proton seeks to "permanently end anti-competitive behavior on the App Store."

Nintendo Switch 2 expected to have AI upscaling and I can't wait to finally play Tears of the Kingdom with upgraded graphics

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 17 March 25

An updated patent hints at an AI upscaling future for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold tipped to eclipse the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the upgrade foldables have been waiting for

By David Nield published 15 August 25

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first foldable on the market to be fully protected against dust and water.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first foldable to get a much-needed durability feature

By James Rogerson published 24 June 25

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold could have an IP68 rating, a slim hinge, and a big cover screen.

iPhone 17 Pro again tipped to get a vapor chamber – here's why that'd be a big deal

By James Rogerson published 23 June 25

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max could both have a vapor chamber, but the other iPhone 17 models might miss out.

Oracle patches software security flaw which could have let hackers steal business files

By Sead Fadilpašić published 20 November 24

The flaw was being exploited in the wild, Oracle confirms, but we don't know by whom.

Microsoft wants to ban pre-owned software, cheap Office keys and Windows 11 serials but is that a lost battle already?

By Wayne Williams published 12 September 25

Microsoft faces appeal tribunal in long-running dispute with ValueLicensing over the resale of Windows and Office licenses.

Finally, you can now 3D print your own parts to repair the products you buy - and I genuinely hope other companies follow Philips' lead

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 May 25

Philips Fixables lets customers 3D print replacement parts at home, but early rollout and unclear limits raise questions about the practicality and long-term impact of the program.

Is this the iPhone 17 Pro? Leak appears to show secret flagship in the wild with new camera setup

By Jamie Richards published 29 July 25

New images suggest Apple has sent someone to take the iPhone 17 Pro for a spin in the outside world.

This surprisingly simple way to hide hardware security keys in mainstream flash memory could pave the way for ultra-secure storage very soon

By Wayne Williams published 5 July 25

New security tech hides encryption keys in ordinary flash memory, promising ultra-secure storage without changing hardware.

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