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 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
Apple patents ‘synthetic group selfies’ tech that stitches together images taken remotely and could enable socially-distant photo shoots The tech would take a group’s selfies and combine them into one image The system could enable socially-distant group selfies A patent suggests the technology could combine images automatically Images could also be arranged manually by a user … Read more
Apple patents ‘bendable’ laptop design that could see future MacBooks made out of a single piece of material A new patent hints at a potential future MacBook design with a bendable hinge Instead of a mechanical hinge the new design would bend like a stack of papers The bendable design is structured in thin layers to … Read more
Scientists and tech companies are open-sourcing their patents as part of a pledge to help expand resources for researchers trying to combat COVID-19 pandemic By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 23:28 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 02:35 BST, 10 April 2020 An initiative is attempting to galvanize scientists and tech companies into open-sourcing patents … Read more