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Apple is conducting an internal study, code-named Atlas, to explore the potential of entering the smart glasses market, following the lead of Meta Platforms. The initiative involves gathering feedback from employees and is led by Apple's Product Systems Quality team within the hardware engineering division.
After more than 25 years at Apple, Dan Riccio, the former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is reportedly nearing retirement. Known for leading teams across multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac launches, as well as the Apple Silicon transition and the recent release of the Vision Pro, Riccio's tenure has seen both successes and challenges. His departure raises questions about who will oversee the Vision Pro group, which is currently led by VP Mike Rockwell.
Apple's former hardware engineering chief Dan Riccio is reportedly nearing retirement after more than 25 years at the company, following his transition to a new role focusing on the Vision Pro headset. Riccio has been a key figure in designing and engineering many of Apple's products and has expressed excitement about creating something new within the company. The Vision Pro headset was launched in the U.S. in early February, with plans for a global release later this year. Specific details regarding Riccio's retirement timeline are still being worked out.
DJ Novotney, a top hardware engineering architect at Apple for 25 years, is leaving the company to join Rivian Automotive as senior VP of vehicle programs. Novotney played a key role in the development of iconic Apple products like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, and was involved in "Project Titan," Apple's autonomous electric vehicle project. His departure follows a trend of senior Apple executives leaving the company in recent years, including Tang Tan and Steve Hotelling.
Apple's veteran hardware engineering executive, DJ Novotney, is leaving the company after almost 25 years to join Rivian as senior vice president of vehicle programs, making him the second Apple executive to depart for Rivian this month. Novotney has been involved in the development of iconic Apple products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, and has also worked on the Project Titan electric car team and future home devices. His departure follows a trend of recent executive departures from Apple to other companies, including Rivian.