Apple reportedly developed a black version of the Apple Vision Pro, as shown in a leaked prototype image. This alternate color was likely tested internally but never made it to consumers, at least for now.
In his first extended interview since joining as global CEO in July, Baiju Shah lays out his vision for AKQA as a “frontier agency.” He believes the fusion of art and engineering is critical to leveraging AI successfully for clients like Nike and Nestlé.
Apple is making its Manufacturing Academy more accessible by launching virtual courses. The move expands the program, which has already trained over 80 businesses, beyond its physical Detroit location.
Industrial sensor maker Leuze is using an AI neural network to solve a persistent accuracy problem in optical distance sensors. The system learns how different surfaces distort measurements and applies a correction, all without needing extra computing resources during actual operation.
ACEMAGIC has unveiled its upcoming M1A PRO+ mini-PC, built around AMD’s new Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. It packs up to 128GB of memory and 12TB of storage into a compact “Silver Tank” chassis, targeting professional users.
ASUS is targeting gamers and power users with its new TUF Gaming BE9400 router. It packs Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation and a full suite of 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports into a mid-priced package, launching in Japan this December.
AI-powered IT support platform Fixify is launching a European base in Cork, Ireland, with plans to hire 50 staff over the next 18 months. The move comes after the Virginia-based startup secured a $25 million Series A funding round in October 2024.
Leading IT research firm Gartner is telling organizations to block all AI-powered browsers for the foreseeable future. Their new analysis highlights severe risks of data leaks and autonomous agents making costly, erroneous actions on behalf of users.
Headspace is betting its 15-year brand on AI. CEO Tom Pickett, who took over in August 2023, is pushing the company into employer health plans and launching a voice-enabled chatbot, despite industry skepticism and internal layoffs.
OpenAI’s role as a market catalyst is reversing. After GPT-5’s mixed reception and Alphabet’s Gemini success, investors are questioning OpenAI’s massive spending and path to profit, dragging down its partner stocks.
