IBM, who has received thousands of patents from the government, plans to give out over 3,000 items per year to the public in what is known as defensive publishing.
The Internet is coming to TV and other goods such as cellphones and household items. According to companies such as Nokia, Asustek and Sony, innovations will soon be created to connect Internet technology with everyday items.
Charter Communications announced that it will begin to monitor the websites its customers visit as a way to promote advertisements, raising questions about privacy.