The United States and China have pursued different strategies to develop quantum technology – China has focused on using quantum science to secure communications, while the US has sought to develop advanced computing capabilities. But the latest patent data released by China’s intellectual property office suggests Beijing may be shifting its approach in a field …
Image Credits: Bryce Durbin / TechCrunch The question of where AI sits in the legal personhood stack isn’t as simple as it may seem (i.e. “nowhere”) — but the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today declared that, as with other intellectual property, only a person can receive its official protections. The news arrived via “guidance,” …
In recent months, Apple has grappled with a series of lawsuits concerning the fate of its popular Apple Watch line. But this week, the company had a victory. As reported by Reuters, a federal judge ruled in Apple’s favor and dismissed an antitrust lawsuit that claimed that Apple had illegally monopolized the United States market …
If you wanted to buy your loved ones the latest Apple Watch for the holidays, you should try to do it before December 21. Apple has announced that it will pause sales of its two newest Apple Watch models, the Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2, pending an expected ban by the US International Trade …
Apple has recently been granted a patent that has the potential to bring biometric authentication to its MacBook and Mac computers. Currently, Apple allows users to unlock their Mac computers using Touch ID on select models. However, the company introduced Face ID on the iPhone X in 2017, which uses advanced sensors to securely authenticate …
Apple has been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that could pave the way for an innovative accessory allowing iPhone users to experience virtual reality (VR). The patent application was filed in late 2021, well before Apple’s announcement of its first mixed reality headset, the Apple Reality Pro. Interestingly, the …