Apple is targeting to begin mass production of new “AirPods with camera modules” by 2026
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According to Kuo, these new AirPods will feature an infrared camera similar to what’s used as part of the Face ID module on iPhone and iPad

Wonder how these cameras will work for multi-modal AI.

Between this and revamped voice assistants and Meta’s Ray Bans, ambient computing is arriving.

Also interesting that despite the investment in the Vision Pro (or maybe because of the dedication to design decisions made therein), Apple seems content to let Meta own the optical market. (For now?)

via 9to5Mac