Apple Files Patent for a Headset That Leaves Its Computer in Your Pocket
Apple's filing aims at a headset light enough for an eight-hour workday. It moves the computer, battery and cooling fans off your…
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Apple Files Patent for a Computer Stand That Folds Flat for Shipping
A thin computer is surprisingly hard to carry, so Apple's patent gives it a stand that folds flat and a handle that…
A New Apple Patent Gives a Headset Travel Case a Handle That Hides Itself
Apple's latest case filing is about a handle: a carry strap that tucks itself flat against the case when you let go,…
Adobe Files Patent for Previewing Who Gets Which Version of a Marketing Email
Adobe has filed a patent application for a tool that tells marketers roughly how many customers will receive each version of a…
IBM Files Patent to Help Mobile Data Centers Pick the Greenest Wireless Charger
When a robotic data center runs low on power, IBM's filing has it call out to nearby machines for a wireless recharge,…
Intel Files Patent to Help Cell Towers Learn Which Phone Transfers Actually Save Power
When a cell tower powers down to save electricity, it hands your phone to a neighbor and hopes that was the right…
Apple Files Patent to Simplify Cellular Setup on a Brand-New Phone
Getting a new phone onto a cell network is still full of dead ends: no Wi-Fi, a number on the old phone,…
Google Files Patent to Connect Your Earbuds Before You Take Them Out
Your earbuds sleep in the case, and waking them up is what makes you wait. Google's filing has the case start the…
A New Apple Patent Stops Your Phone Hunting for Cell Towers While You Sit Still
Your phone keeps checking for better cell towers even while it sits on your desk. Apple's filing describes a way for it…
Apple Files Patent to Activate a New Device Through Your Old Phone
Setting up a new phone usually means a maze of screens. Apple's filing lets your old device vouch for the new one…
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