APPLE
AirPods are getting eyes
Have you ever wanted a pair of eyes in your ears?
Probably not. But Apple may just change your mind!
The tech company is finalizing its first wearable device for the AI era, with a fresh take on AirPods. By adding cameras to their earbuds, Siri can see the world around you and offer assistance on the spot.
Here’s what this looks like:
Siri can identify objects in real time. Staring at a fridge full of ingredients? She can suggest recipes for dinner.
Get landmark-focused directions directly in your ear. Think “turn left at the coffee shop” not “at the 0.3 mile mark.”
Receive reminders based on your environment, so you’ll never forget your keys on the kitchen counter again.
All Eyes (and Ears) On You
Similarly to AI glasses, the new AirPods face privacy issues around recording people without their consent. While the cameras aren’t designed to take photos and videos the way an iPhone does, they still capture visual data.
Apple’s current solution is to include a small LED light that turns on when imagery is being sent to the cloud. This sounds helpful in theory, however AirPods are tiny. So how visible this light will be is still TBD.
Either way, Apple's next big thing is very small.
Turns out, ears that can see are pretty handy. - TL