Apple hardware team shifts display chiefs to advisory roles
Apple has reshuffled engineering leadership under Johny Srouji, shifting veteran display directors to advisory positions while naming new vice presidents in wireless connectivity and services.
iPhone Duo orders surge as Apple lifts target to 14M units
Apple raised its 12-month iPhone Duo shipment target by 44% to 14 million units following massive pre-order demand, even as hinge yields and delivery delays loom.
NVIDIA Agile ONE SN cuts dev setup time before 2027 debut
NVIDIA and Agile Robots unveiled the Agile ONE SN humanoid reference platform powered by Jetson Thor, targeting research labs and developers ahead of an early 2027 release.
Sony Xperia 1 VII Android 17 update rolls out with PC mode
Sony has initiated the Android 17 update for Xperia 1 VII in Europe, introducing a desktop workstation mode, refreshed Quick Settings, and enhanced screen recording capabilities.
Samsung AR display patent cuts glare in US20260320759A1
Samsung's latest AR display patent details an electro-active dimming system that uses point spread functions to eliminate blurry occlusion edges in bright outdoor environments.
XGIMI AURA 3 Series 4K 120Hz Laser TV Debuts at $2,199
XGIMI launched the AURA 3 Series ultra-short-throw laser TV on Kickstarter, passing $15 million in 23 hours with 4K 120Hz playback and Dynamic Dual Iris contrast technology.
Tesla Optimus Training Academy Targets Deliveries by 2027
Tesla is building an Optimus Academy to train humanoid robots using toddler-like observation and practice, aiming for customer deliveries by late 2027 despite ongoing AI and hardware challenges.
Apple iWork 15.4.1 adds AI tools and iPhone Duo on Oct 23
Apple released iWork 15.4.1, adding Intelligent Assistant AI beta tools for Apple Creator Studio subscribers, new premium templates, and unannounced adaptation for the upcoming iPhone Duo.
Timekettle LiveTalk Blends Daily Audio with AI at $129
Timekettle has launched LiveTalk, a $129 pair of open-ear earbuds combining real-time AI translation with everyday audio playback and up to 35 hours of battery life.
RAONTECH Micro-LED tackles full color on sub-4um displays
RAONTECH and SN Display partnered to develop perovskite color-conversion technology for sub-4μm Micro-LED microdisplays, targeting higher pixel density and single-panel RGB architecture for AR and VR headsets.
Apple indoor camera with AI privacy alerts due next year
Apple is developing an indoor camera codenamed J450 that uses AI to analyze rooms and sends text descriptions rather than video feeds to protect indoor privacy.
Apple Robotic Display may launch by 2027 with 9-inch screen
Bloomberg reports Apple is developing a robotic smart display codenamed J595, featuring a 9-inch screen mounted on a motorized robotic arm that tracks users automatically.