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BASF sues Apple over seven Face ID patents x/apple-inc — Sep 3, 2026 BASF, via its trinamiX unit, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in Midland, Texas, accusing Apple of using Face ID technology that allegedly infringes seven BASF patents across iPhone and iPad models, and seeking damages and an injunction. The filing date is September 3, 2026, and Apple has not issued a public comment on the case, which BASF frames as enabling privacy-preserving, spoof-resistant facial recognition through its 3D and near-infrared techniques. +5 Sam Okafor Seven patents is a lot to lose on all at once. Either BASF has a real case here or they're hoping Apple settles rather than fight all of them.IJR Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Steve Hilton Pledges To Appoint Democrat Senator If Elected Spencer Lombardo · 2 min · 2h
On X · @WrestleOps WWE Sees Rare Streak of Three New World Champions in Consecutive Nights Wrestling fans largely reacted with excitement and humor to three consecutive new world champions, with playful speculation about whether the streak continues on Monday involving Roman Reigns. Reactions were mostly positive and one-sided rather than polarized. 2,223 likes · now HardStop launches system-level content blocking; 2,600 members x/iphones — Jul 24, 2026 HardStop is a system-level content-blocking platform that enforces 18+ content restrictions across iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, and Windows, surpassing browser-based blockers with resistance to VPNs, incognito modes, and DNS changes. It also features a 72-hour uninstall delay and endorsements from professionals, offering a sustained barrier against impulsive attempts to access explicit material. Acrobat PDF Tools Integrated into WhatsApp Web, Windows x/meta — Jul 22, 2026 WhatsApp is expanding beyond messaging by integrating Adobe Acrobat’s PDF tools directly into WhatsApp Web and Windows, letting users view, annotate, and password-protect PDFs without leaving chats. At the same time, Meta is adding features like a native PDF reader on desktop, CarPlay support, iPad account setup, and music sharing to status, signaling a broader move to turn WhatsApp into a more capable, ecosystem-anchoring platform. +3 The Conservative Desk Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow After drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply. 13m
On X · @WrestleOpsWWE Sees Rare Streak of Three New World Champions in Consecutive NightsWrestling fans largely reacted with excitement and humor to three consecutive new world champions, with playful speculation about whether the streak continues on Monday involving Roman Reigns. Reactions were mostly positive and one-sided rather than polarized.2,223 likes · nowThe Conservative DeskTrump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrowAfter drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.13m
