Foldable phones took off but modular phones have not seen the success that this form factor should have for the convenience it offers to repair/replace a part, instead of the entire phone. After releasing its first foldable phone recently, Xiaomi is now awarded patent for a modular smartphone, which breathes new life into the concept … Read more
Now ads pop up in your CAR? Ford has patented a sensor that would scan roadside billboards and then send commercials straight to dashboard screens Ford’s patent was first filed in 2016 and only published earlier this month The device could send ads directly to dashboard screens by communicating with billboards, which a ‘communication module’ … Read more
Smartphones with under-display cameras are going to be a common sight real soon. When this happens, Xiaomi wants to be way ahead of the competition. This is evident via a new patent that suggests Xiaomi phones in the near future could see an under-screen camera that can rotate 180-degrees within the housing to be used … Read more
The Biden administration’s move to loosen patent restrictions protecting Covid vaccine makers’ secret formulas is unlikely to increase the global supply on its own, because it could take months or even years for nations like India and South Africa to build and outfit the necessary facilities and secure raw materials experts say. And they suspect … Read more
The UK is coming under pressure to follow the US and EU lead to call for Covid vaccine patents to be ditched so companies can make cheaper versions to send to poor countries. Jab-makers currently own the rights to their vaccine recipes – known as intellectual property rights or IP rights – and other firms … Read more
Apple is said to be in discussions with manufacturers of self-driving sensors, suggesting its rumored Apple Car is coming closer to reality. Along with the conversations, the tech giant has filed a number of patents in recent months for a range of features that could be unleashed in the futuristic vehicle. The registered designs include … Read more
Skoda has patented a new safety device that could, in theory, cut road deaths by a third. The Czech car maker – which is part of the VW Group – has copyrighted plans for the world’s first illuminated seat belt buckle. It will operate as a reminder to drivers and passengers to fasten their belts … Read more
Skoda has patented a new safety device that it says could, in theory, cut the number of road deaths by a third. The Czech car maker – which is part of the VW Group – has copyrighted plans for the world’s first illuminated seat belt buckle. It will operate as a reminder to drivers and … Read more
Swedish car maker Volvo has patented a system that could allow customers to choose if they want the steering wheel in the middle of the car, or moved to the left or ride side of the vehicle. Sketches show a design that allows the wheel to be moved to three locations across the dashboard and … Read more
Huawei has a lot to do and get over with when it comes to the world outside of its home country. Nonetheless, the Chinese tech giant is doing a great deal in its own country and intends to keep doing the good work. This is evident through the company’s bent at revealing a phone that … Read more