Microsoft may soon take its Surface hinge technology and engineering to the next level with a new patent revealing a "stabilizing" and friction strip assembly. According to a new patent surfaced by Patentscope and initially reported on by Windows United, ... Read more
Microsoft has filed a new patent for developing an intelligent system that uses data generated by people to create chatbots of real or deceased people. It appears that the AI-powered chatbots will analyze voice data, electronic messages, social media posts, images, and other personal information to emulate people.
Earlier this week, Microsoft filed a patent for a new human-powered cryptocurrency mining system that uses data generated by people to solve computationally difficult problems without even thinking about it. While the description of the patent application goes into specific ... Read more
Two interesting Microsoft patents related to VR describe a VR Mat and a new input device for VR that could take the form of a stylus.
A new Microsoft patent has just revealed a portable speaker that looks a lot like Google Home Mini or Amazon Echo Dot.
A new Microsoft patent suggests that the company may well release a new controller designed for the ground up for Project xCloud.
Microsoft's Xbox division has a patent to design an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller that incorporates a panel on the back of the controller that houses a shifting Braille setup.
Microsoft is pushing for the adoption of Azure in the IoT segment by now offering innovators and startups a bit more value proposition with the expansion of Azure IP Advantage.
Microsoft is continuing its development of a folding device, as can be seen in a recent patent, which shows off a mechanism that allows a single display to be folded shut by a hinge from inside the device.
According to a new Microsoft patent titled “Forming Touch Sensor on Fabric”, the company is apparently looking to use sensors to create smart fabrics that could be used on hand held devices, wearables, and more
A new Microsoft patent describes a “silent voice input” apparatus that could push voice recognition technology to the next level.
A new Microsoft patent related to hinged devices has just been published today, and it shows an interesting locking system that could be used in a dual-screen mobile device.
A new patent revealed Microsoft’s continued interest in systems for changing the opacity of the lens of a VR headset.
The patent describes a Surface Pro-like tablet with a light-emitting display on its back right above the tablet’s kickstand, and that display could work like the "Glance screen" feature found on old Lumia phones.
Microsoft is apparently working on a new a radial interface that would let consumers easily type characters on the Xbox One or Windows Mixed Reality using gamepad thumbsticks or various gestures.
Interestingly, the different drawings show a device with slightly larger screens compared to what we’ve seen in previous patents.
Two new Microsoft patents published yesterday reveal that the company's rumored Surface phone may let us ink on its exterior cover while it’s closed.
Microsoft may be in the process of etching a slightly more definitive line around who and where its Surface devices are designed for use.
If a February 2017 patent holds up to be true, the age-old very battery life concern might eventually be a thing of the past in Surface devices.
A new patent by Microsoft shows a device that works to improve three-way video calls through a dual-screen, dual-camera set up.
A patent has been published that shows Microsoft was working on touchless input technology.