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Apple Patents Hint at Fuel-Cell in Future Laptops, Smartphones

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Apple Inc. has long been known for ground-breaking technological innovations and its latest quest - to acquire fuel-cell patents - could further strengthen the company's portfolio of 17,000 software patents. Indeed, Apple could silently planning an eco-friendly substitute for existing chemical batteries by acquiring fuel-cell patents to power its devices.
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Apple Files Facial Recognition Mobile Patent

Apple has reportedly filed a patent on Facial Recognition software for mobile platform with the intention of adding this feature on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Macbook devices.
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British Army Recruits to Train with 'Call of Duty' Games

The Ministry of Defence has tied up with big game companies to procure the latest simulation technology to prepare its soldiers for real-world battles. The virtual training course would focus on sharpening their skills as well as improving their agility in reacting to disastrous war situations.
Apple TV

Apple Television Tipped for Spring Release

Rumours of an Apple television continue to gain momentum, with the ever-present Digitimes reporting that the next-generation TV will arrive in the second quarter of 2012.
Android 5.0 Jelly Bean

Apple Losing Edge in Android Patent War

Apple has failed to realize its mistake in a bid to dominate the smartphone and tablet industry with patent lawsuits against its rivals. There is no real innovation happening in the native camp, while its rivals are striving hard to move ahead with new product designs and technological advancements.
Intel's Thunderbolt technology

Intel’s Thunderbolt to Boost Data Transfer Speed

The advent of Intel's Thunderbolt technology is expected to throw the famed USB 3.0 interface technology to the sidelines while it is theoretically estimated to boost the data transfer speeds between the PC and peripheral devices up to 10Gbps. However, practically such speeds have not been tested so far to make any claims.
LG Ultra-Light 3D glasses

LG Unveils Inexpensive, Ultra-Light 3-D Glasses

In a move to address the issues with expensive and unattractive active shutter glasses, LG has unveiled the cheap, chic and ultra-light passive 3D glasses for the budget conscious consumer.
Ice Cream Sandwich

Samsung Reconsiders Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade for Galaxy S, Tab

Samsung, the Korean smartphone giant, on Friday announced on one of its promotional blogs that it had dropped the idea of porting Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade to its Galaxy S smartphone or the 7-inch Galaxy Tablet. Since then, widespread arguments and heated debates on the issue have been escalating amongst the Android user community.
Ice Cream Sandwich

LG Smartphones to Get Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade

Since the public expectations have been so overwhelming with the debut of Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for smartphones, it is no surprise that leading smartphone manufacturers are capitalizing on the demand.
A tribute to the legendary Jobs

Steve Jobs Had Plans to Future-Proof Apple Products

According to macdailynews.com, Steve Jobs, the late co- founder and Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc., not only developed and grew his company's interests while he was alive but has also left blueprints for future Apple products.
Samsung Galaxy S II

iOS 5, Ice Cream Sandwich and Windows Phone 7.5 Mango: Which is the Best OS?

iOS was the first mobile operating system launched, on Oct. 12, 2000. Back then, it was known as the iPhone OS, named as it was after Apple's flagship smartphone series. A year later, the Android OS made its debut, with the launch of HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1). Windows, a late entrant to the sphere, introduced their software in 2012.