Apple drops $2B on secretive silent-speech startup Q.ai
Apple just acquired secretive Israeli AI startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion, marking the tech giant's second-largest acquisition ever behind Beats. The company specializes in machine learning for facial micro-expressions and "silent" voice input. Why it matters: This could fundamentally reshape hands-free interactions for upcoming wearables like AirPods and Vision Pro without requiring users to speak out loud.