March 20 in Technology History: Standards, Patents and Breakthroughs
2018
On 20 March, W3C’s Devices and Sensors work recorded Magnetometer at Candidate Recommendation, specifying an API to measure magnetic field vectors around a device and enabling standardized compass-like signals for web apps.
2018
On 20 March, W3C’s Devices and Sensors work recorded Orientation Sensor at Candidate Recommendation, defining an API for device orientation relative to a stationary coordinate system and supporting more consistent cross-browser access to orientation data.
2019
On 20 March, Microsoft published a Surface Headphones firmware update, version 1.0.4.31, citing audio quality and stability improvements and expanded paired-device management.