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September 23, 2026
 
 
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Report: Apple shifts focus from AI pendant to wearables
 
The Apple Inc. logo at their Bandra Kurla Complex store during the first day of in-store sales of the iPhone 18 series smartphones in Mumbai, India, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Apple is positioning the iPhone as the central artificial intelligence device for the era as it works on new types of products for the future. Photographer: Indranil Aditya/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Apple has reportedly postponed plans for an artificial intelligence pendant that would have served as an always-on camera for Siri, focusing instead on other wearables, such as a fitness tracker to compete with Fitbit and Whoop, according to Bloomberg. Camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses could still arrive next year.
Full Story: T3 (9/23)
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Eight Sleep's Pod 6 makes slumber smarter with sensors, cooling
Eight Sleep's Pod 6 smart mattress cover adds 18 biometric sensors, faster temperature adjustments and AI-powered controls that automatically respond to sleep stages and ambient temperature. The system also introduces a less expensive solo-sleeper version, though all models require a monthly Autopilot subscription.
Full Story: Engadget (9/23)
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chips enhance AI capabilities
 
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chips enhance AI capabilities
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Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processors. The chips feature new sensing hubs and can run extensive AI models, with the Extreme version supporting a 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts model. The processors also enhance camera and audio capabilities, with Motorola's Signature 27 smartphone set to use the Extreme version.
Full Story: TechCrunch (tiered subscription model) (9/22)
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Tech News
 
Mercedes partners with Wayve for advanced driver assistance
Mercedes-Benz has partnered with UK startup Wayve to integrate advanced driver-assistance systems in its vehicles within the next two years. The collaboration will introduce a point-to-point driving assistant similar to Tesla's Full Self-Driving. Mercedes also has a similar deal with Nvidia, raising questions about how the two partnerships will coexist.
Full Story: InsideEVs (9/22)
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