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<p>On March 14, 2018, famed theoretical physicist and cosmologist <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/famed-physicist-stephen-hawking-dies-at-76/">Stephen Hawking died</a>&nbsp;at his home in Cambridge, England at the age of 76. Hawking was a celebrity both in the science community and in the public eye. His 1988 book "A Brief History of Time" sold over 10 million copies. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>In this photo from 2008, Hawking delivers a speech entitled "Why we should go into space" during a NASA lecture series.</p>

Pi Day Through Time: From Einstein to Linux to Steph Curry

March 14 is more than Pi Day. Its surprising history includes famous births, the death of physicist Stephen Hawking and a milestone for a daring dirigible.

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<p>Sonos won a product import ban in its patent battle against Google.</p>

US trade agency bans imports of some Google devices in Sonos patent fight

A ruling regarding home audio patents won't affect current products due to modifications.

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<p>The electric car company originally filed the patent in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

Tesla patent envisions lasers that act like windshield wipers to clean debris off cars

The electric vehicle maker has a new idea to keep cars clean.

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<p>The game developer's been awarded patents for easy communication, among other things.</p>

Electronic Arts makes 'ping system,' other accessibility-focused patents free to use

The game developer says it hopes to start a trend of making these types of patents freely accessible and popular to use.

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Tesla patent application describes wild glass-forming techniques for Cybertruck

Could the Cybertruck boast some artful windows? Possibly, but it seems a tad over the top.

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Ford patent application details mobile, towing charging stations

What if an EV could hook onto another vehicle to charge it while on the move?

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Apple patents hint at wireless iPhone charging on MacBook, SolarWinds hack likely Russian in origin

In today's top news, Apple patents show possible wireless reverse charging on the MacBook, US officials point the finger at Russian for the recent SolarWinds hack and Qualcomm's CEO announces plans to step down.

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Apple patents envision MacBook that wirelessly charges iPhone, iPad and Watch

The company may also be looking to incorporate the charging feature into the iPad.

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Time for a new Apple Watch? Today could be the day Apple's Series 6 smartwatch is unveiled

Apple may launch a new smartwatch (or two) at today's virtual launch event. Here are all the rumors about the Series 6.

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<p>Get ready to see this logo on a pair of headphones, if rumors are to be believed.</p>

Apple's AirPods Studio headphones could have a lay-flat storage design

In a series of patent applications, Apple lays out the potential technology in rumored upcoming headphones.

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<p>Apple is being sued over its Siri voice assistant technology.</p>

Apple hit with $1.4B Siri patent lawsuit from Chinese company

The lawsuit, alleging patent infringement, could have an impact on whether Apple can sell its products in China.

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Apple patent imagines adjustable tinted windows for your future car

Need more privacy? Apple thinks future technology could adjust window tint on the fly, or as the occupant desires.

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