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Google just patented a new, green way to propel ships

This could be an environmentally friendly way to travel the open seas.

On Nov 28, 2016 by Christina Bonnington

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Apple just patented a f**king paper bag

Prepare to have your mind blown.

On Sep 20, 2016 by Mike Wehner

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Amazon invented headphones that can let you know if someone says your name

If someone calls your name, these headphones will let you know.

On Aug 2, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

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Apple files patent for iPhone with displays on both sides

360-degree screen may be coming to the iPhone.

On Jun 16, 2016

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Google has patented a flypaper-like surface for cars that could catch struck pedestrians

There's no telling whether this idea will stick.

On May 20, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

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Apple just invented a way to fix iPhone autocorrect mistakes

What the duck?

On Apr 29, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

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One man is trying to single-handedly create every patent imaginable

He better patent this process.

On Apr 12, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

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Facebook files patent to identify slang terms before they get popular

It's totally tubular.

On Mar 8, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

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Apple may be adding a panic button to iOS

This could make it easier to get help in an emergency—if Apple ever develops the feature.

On Nov 6, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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A Florida man’s unique patent could help other men with this one big problem

That's pretty ballsy.

On Oct 4, 2015 by Eve Peyser

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This is what the rocket-powered airplane of the future might look like

Paris to Tokyo in three hours!

On Aug 7, 2015 by Dylan Love

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Your Facebook friends list could keep you from getting your next loan

Banks might judge your friends before giving you a loan.

On Aug 5, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Patent trolls get their comeuppance in this crowdfunded comedy

Filmmaker Lex Lybrand is trolling the trolls with a movie called 'Trolls.'

On Jun 30, 2015 by Dylan Love

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New Apple Watch patent points to file sharing via handshake

Share a document with a high five? Why not!

On Jun 29, 2015 by Mike Wehner

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‘Star Wars’ fans think they’ve figured out how the plucky new droid BB-8 works

A website explores what we can learn about this Star Wars droid from a patent.

On May 27, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw