Apple AirPods with built-in cameras reach late testing phase: Report

Apple has reached the late stages of development for AirPods with built-in cameras, marking a key step in its move toward AI-focused wearable devices, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The project is currently in Design Validation Testing (DVT), where prototypes are refined before moving toward production. Continue reading “Apple AirPods with built-in cameras reach late testing phase: Report”

Apple acquires Israeli AI startup Q.ai in $2 billion deal

Apple has acquired Q.ai, a privately held Israeli artificial intelligence startup, in a deal valued at around $1.6–$2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition. Q.ai was backed by venture capital firms Matter Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Exor, and GV, formerly known as Google Ventures. Continue reading “Apple acquires Israeli AI startup Q.ai in $2 billion deal”