Smart glasses, AI pendant and camera AirPods in development
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In a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has three wearable devices in the works that could establish Apple as a leader in AI hardware. Apple is “ramping up work” on smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods with IR cameras. The three devices will not be stand-alone products and will require an iPhone connection.
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Apple is creating new AI gadgets. These include smart glasses with cameras, a small pendant that acts like an always-on eye for Siri, and AirPods with cameras. These devices will connect to the iPhone.
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