Patent applications

China has surged past the U.S. to become the world's largest source of patent applications. It now accounts for roughly 27% of all global patent applications, the highest share of any country, according to data highlighted by capital markets commentator The Kobeissi Letter. That figure has nearly...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information about patent filings hinting at new functional gestures for upcoming versions of the Apple Watch Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reportedly been exploring the integration of a diverse range of sensors into its Apple Watch,...