October 23, 2012 at 4:21AM Nikon patent would perfect the art of camera tossing, protect us from our folly
October 16, 2012 at 10:47AM Google nabs design patent for left-eyed Google Glass, frees southpaws from tyranny
October 12, 2012 at 4:51AM Apple files patent application for fingerprint sensor that can be transparent or opaque
October 9, 2012 at 11:33AM Amazon patents online haggling system that keeps buyers, sellers on the up and up
October 4, 2012 at 12:45PM Samsung files patent for auto-generating life diary, Mayans didn't see it coming
September 25, 2012 at 5:27PM Google patent delivers close-up photos when your phone can't, Blade Runners would approve
September 20, 2012 at 4:40PM Apple trying for patent on electromotive charging, could use that confident stride to charge iPhones
September 20, 2012 at 2:15PM Apple patent application has iPhones text when calls don't reach spotty coverage areas
September 19, 2012 at 10:19PM Apple gets patent for universal batteries, edges closer to long-lasting wireless peripherals
September 19, 2012 at 1:24PM LG gets patent for mobile UI that reacts to flexible displays, encourages origami
September 5, 2012 at 8:11PM RIM applies for patent on tablet with concealable keyboard, keeps your QWERTY love a secret
August 28, 2012 at 5:31PM Google lands patent for automatic object recognition in videos, leaves no stone untagged
August 9, 2012 at 1:34PM Samsung files for patent on safe taxi service, we hope we never fully test it
August 7, 2012 at 12:46PM Apple lands patent for NFC-ready shopping app, could make impulse spending an iPhone tap away
July 31, 2012 at 7:34PM Apple patents iOS 5's exposure metering based on face detection, keeps friends in full view
July 6, 2012 at 9:40AM Apple still trying for water damage indicator patent, drop-prone device owners twitch (update: granted)
June 22, 2012 at 6:11PM Sony patent filing for glasses would share data face to face, carry more than a hint of Project Glass
June 22, 2012 at 2:14AM Samsung files patents for robot that mimics human walking and breathing, ratchets up the creepy factor
June 21, 2012 at 11:42AM Google files for a patent on peer-to-peer location finding, says cell tower triangulation is for chumps
June 15, 2012 at 12:55AM Nokia patent filing uses steering wheel touch for media controls, turns your radio on with that lovin' feeling
June 14, 2012 at 1:36PM Apple files for a patent on an iPhone with swappable lenses, picky mobile photographers rejoice
May 18, 2012 at 12:03PM Google patent application could give Project Glass one true ring controller to rule them all
August 11, 2009 at 6:26PM Nintendo patent filing reveals inflatable cushion controller for horse riding, shark jumping