Topic: patent technology
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Microsoft Patents Ad-Credit System for Non-Disruptive PC and Xbox Ads
Microsoft has filed a patent for an ad-credit system that displays targeted ads during natural gameplay pauses, such as loading screens or mission completions. In exchange for viewing these non-intrusive advertisements, users receive playtime credits based on specific in-game achievements rather ...
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Apple’s First Water-Resistant iPad Arrives Later This Year
Apple is launching its first water-resistant iPad with the next-generation iPad mini expected by October, featuring protection comparable to the iPhone through a vibration-based speaker system that eliminates traditional grilles. The water-resistant design closes a gap with e-readers like Kindle,...
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Snap's $2,195 AR glasses cost billions to develop, analyst says
Snap has invested approximately $500 million in developing its next-generation Specs AR glasses over the past year, with costs expected to increase further during the commercial rollout. The new Specs glasses are priced at $2,195 and feature dual Snapdragon processors with a virtual screen adjust...
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Apple's iPad Fold Leak Reveals Larger Foldable Strategy
A new leak from Chinese source Digital Chat Station indicates Apple is developing a crease-free hinge technology for both a foldable iPad and the iPhone Ultra, suggesting a unified foldable ecosystem rather than separate experiments. The hinge uses liquid metal, an amorphous alloy Apple has exclu...
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Apple's Biggest AI Buy: A Company That Hears 'Silent Speech'
Apple has acquired AI audio startup Q.ai for an estimated $2 billion, marking its second-largest acquisition and signaling a major strategic push into advanced human-computer interaction. The deal centers on Q.ai's optical sensor technology, which can detect subtle facial movements to enable "sil...
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iPhone Air's Secret Weapon: A Battery That Lasts All Day
The iPhone Air features a revolutionary battery technology with a unique two-dimensional shape, enabled by Apple's patented metal can construction for enhanced durability and design flexibility. This metal casing prevents swelling and deformation, allowing the battery to be molded to fit precisel...
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