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Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo say Apple is developing AirPods with cameras to boost AI and spatial computing, using low-resolution/infrared cameras to aid AI rather than take photos, with potential mass production by 2026 and possible launch as early as next year, alongside other AI wearables like smart glasses and an AI pin.
Apple is pushing into AI hardware with plans for in-house smart glasses (no built-in display but cameras and AI features), an AI-powered pendant worn as a necklace or pin with an always-on camera, and upgraded AirPods that may include cameras, all connecting to iPhone to let Siri act on environmental context; production could begin in December for a 2027 launch, with Apple aiming to outpace Meta in AI wearables.
Bloomberg reports Apple is accelerating development of three AI wearables — smart glasses with high-end cameras but no lens display, an AI pin that acts as the iPhone’s ‘eyes and ears,’ and AirPods with cameras — all designed to connect to the iPhone and use a smarter Siri. Glasses are targeting a 2027 launch with production possibly starting in late 2026; the AI pin would be an iPhone accessory with a dedicated but modest chip, microphone, and an always-on camera for environmental context, while AirPods would follow later with a low-resolution camera for information capture. Siri is also expected to receive a chatbot version in iOS 27 powered by Google AI models. A future AR-display glasses device is envisioned, along with other Apple smart-home and hub devices in development.
HuffPost Shopping highlights Presidents’ Day Apple deals across major retailers, featuring discounts on the 2025 iPad, AirPods, AirTags, MacBook Air with M4, Beats Studio buds, and accessories, with savings up to about 37% and limited stock as sale prices change.
Engadget reports Presidents' Day deals on Apple gear, led by the Apple Watch Series 11 at $299 (a $100 discount and the lowest price yet), with additional discounts on AirPods, AirTags (1st gen), the iPhone MagSafe Battery, Crossbody Strap, Magic Mouse, and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
Apple's Presidents' Day sale drops the Apple Watch Series 11 to $299 (a $100 discount), with additional discounts on AirPods, AirTags, the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, Crossbody Strap, Magic Mouse, and the iPad mini; Engadget aggregates the best Apple gear deals for the weekend, highlighting the Series 11's battery life and health features like hypertension alerts and Sleep Score.
A viral Reddit thread recounts a Kroger checkout altercation where a 30-something man stays calm and blocks an older woman from cutting in line. He puts in his AirPods and cranks his phone volume, effectively ignoring her “ladies first” demands, and leaves after paying, prompting praise for his restraint. Online commentators discuss setting boundaries and cutting off narcissistic supply, with little sympathy shown for the boomer in the discussion.
OpenAI says it is on track to reveal its first AI device in the second half of 2026, designed by Jony Ive's oi Products. Leaks describe a pocket-sized, screen-free behind-the-ear wearable codenamed 'Sweetpea' with a custom 2nm chip and possibly manufactured by Foxconn, potentially overlapping with AirPods in function. The timing is not confirmed, but Lehane indicated a late-2026 release is possible amid ongoing speculation about OpenAI's hardware ambitions.
Rumors say OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a new AI gadget codenamed 'Sweetpea'—a pair of behind-the-ear earpieces designed to replace AirPods and powered by a ChatGPT-enabled voice assistant. Leaks suggest a standalone device with a 2nm chip, built to pair with phones, with manufacturing lined up via Foxconn and a projected release around 2028; details remain unconfirmed.
AirPods New Year's deals offer discounts of up to $99 on AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4, providing significant savings on Apple's popular earbuds.
iOS 26.3 introduces AirPods-like pairing capabilities for third-party devices in the EU, complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple's iOS 26 introduces a beta Live Translation feature for AirPods, enabling real-time translation across nine languages during face-to-face conversations, with impressive accuracy but some delays and technical hiccups, making it a promising tool for basic communication in foreign languages.
Apple has released the RC version of iOS 26.2 for iPhone, introducing new features such as a revamped Sleep Score system, AI-enhanced Apple Podcasts, a refined Apple News layout, expanded AirPods translation, and various UI improvements across apps like Reminders and CarPlay, with the official launch expected later this month.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 lineup continues the trend of copying Apple, featuring a similar open-ear design and a new physical gesture for activating 'Interpreter' mode, which is identical to the gesture used on AirPods Pro for live translation. The base model will have a brushed metal design without eartips, and the new feature allows users to activate real-time translation by pinching and holding both earbuds, likely launching alongside the Galaxy S26 series next year.
Apple's Cyber Monday deals include significant discounts on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook Air, and bundle offers on iPhones and accessories, with some deals ending soon. Highlights include up to $300 off on MacBook Air, $150 off AirPods Max, and free iPhone 17 with Verizon plans, making it a prime time for Apple product savings.