Amazons Last-Minute Bid for TikTok and Apples Vision for a Glass iPhone: News Digest

Nokia and Amazon have reached a settlement in their patent dispute, the Switch 2 is set to be released in June, and Samsung is planning to compete with PlayStation. In this digest, we cover these and other recent developments in the field of intellectual property.

Amazon Joins the Race for TikTok

At the last minute, Amazon submitted a bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, according to sources from The New York Times. However, the offer was not taken seriously, as U.S. authorities have previously expressed significant concerns over the app’s Chinese ownership and enacted a law requiring its forced sale last year. Sources familiar with the discussions mentioned that the potential deal might involve new American investors, including Oracle and the private equity firm Blackstone. TikTok maintains that it is not for sale, partly due to the likelihood of the Chinese government blocking any such transaction.

Switch 2 Launching This Summer

Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 will be available starting June 5, priced from $449.99. A special bundle including the new Mario Kart World game will be sold for $499.99. U.S. pre-orders will open on April 9, while European pre-orders will start on April 8. The console will come with two Joy-Con 2 controllers, the Switch 2 dock, an HDMI cable, a USB-C charging cable, and an adapter. The Switch 2 will feature a 1080p display capable of 120Hz, a 4K dock to upscale games for TV, 256GB of internal storage, and a 9-inch screen.

1C Founder’s Wealth Surges

According to Forbes, the fortune of 1C founder Boris Nuraliev has surpassed $1.3 billion, making him the fourth Russian entrepreneur to become a dollar billionaire through software development. The company is known for its «1C: Enterprise» management solutions, «1C: Accounting,» and «1C-Bitrix» for e-commerce. Currently, the firm has over 10,000 partners across 600 cities in 25 countries.

New DeepSeek Patent

DeepSeek has received a patent for a novel web data collection system designed to enhance content efficiency and quality. The method described involves discovering more links to pages while minimizing impacts on site traffic. The technology evaluates loaded content to predict the quality of undiscovered links, prioritizing high-value data and reducing excess downloads. Efficient web data collection is crucial for training large language models.

Samsung to Compete with PlayStation

Samsung has ambitious plans for foldable gaming devices, having secured a new patent for a handheld console reminiscent of Nintendo or PlayStation. When the rectangular screen is folded, the device becomes more portable and user-friendly. The controller features side grips similar to the PlayStation layout, with speakers positioned above and below the screen for stereo sound. Samsung aims to sell a total of 7 million foldable phones by 2025.

Nokia and Amazon Settle Patent Dispute

Nokia announced that it has settled its patent dispute with Amazon, which was previously accused of improperly using Nokia’s streaming video technologies in its Prime Video and Twitch services. Amazon stated that the companies have signed a «multi-year patent agreement.»

Glass iPhone

Apple has received a patent for all-glass device enclosures. The design enables images to be displayed on both sides of the enclosures of the Apple Watch, Mac, and iPhone. All external surfaces, including the front, back, and sides, will be made of glass, creating a seamless, transparent casing with an interactive interface. Additionally, the company has patented a technology that allows users wearing Apple smart glasses or Vision Pro to use their MacBook, iPad, or iPhone in privacy mode, ensuring that everything on the screen appears blank to outsiders but remains visible on augmented reality devices.

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