New Apple Watch Import Ban Considered In Patent Dispute

New Apple Watch Import Ban Considered In Patent Dispute

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has agreed to open a new proceeding to determine whether recently updated Apple Watch models should face another import ban. The review centers on allegations that Apple’s redesigned watches continue to infringe patents owned by Masimo, a company specializing in medical-monitoring technology. The ITC’s decision follows an earlier import…

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New Body-Heat Tech Could Eliminate Smartwatch Chargers

New Body-Heat Tech Could Eliminate Smartwatch Chargers

A recent breakthrough in battery technology suggests that body heat could one day replace traditional chargers for smartwatches and other wearables. Researchers from a university in South Korea, led by Professor Jang Sung-yeon, have developed a new ionic thermoelectric material capable of generating energy from the temperature difference between human skin and the surrounding environment….

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