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Hemispheric to leverage Neural Engine for brain analysis
Given that Hemispheric's founder is a co-inventor of Apple's Face ID, and that Apple's Neural Engine, which powered Face ID, is now a core component of their silicon strategy and being enhanced for future products, it's plausible Hemispheric will leverage Apple's Neural Engine technology or expertise in their AI model development for brain analysis.
Face ID co-inventor pivots to brain-inspired AI
A co-inventor of Apple's Face ID has founded a startup, Hemispheric, focused on developing AI models that analyze brain activity for cognitive disorder diagnosis. This represents a significant pivot from facial recognition to a more complex biological AI domain, utilizing large datasets of brain activity.
Apple to integrate Hemispheric's diagnostic tech into future devices
With Apple's continued investment in its Neural Engine and the involvement of a Face ID co-inventor in Hemispheric's brain analysis AI, there's a possibility Apple could integrate this diagnostic technology into future devices, potentially for health monitoring or early cognitive disorder detection.
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Passkeys offer superior security over traditional passwords
Passkeys offer a more secure alternative to traditional passwords by utilizing public and private cryptographic keys tied to specific devices and websites. Unlike passwords, which can be weak, reused, or phished, passke…
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Sonos brings back iPhone lock screen controls via Live Activities
Sonos has reintroduced lock screen controls for its iPhone app, leveraging Apple's Live Activities system. This update allows users to view playback status, adjust volume, and skip tracks after unlocking their device. T…
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Apple adds app hiding and Face ID authentication to iOS and iPadOS
Apple has introduced new features in iOS and iPadOS that allow users to hide applications, offering enhanced privacy and organization. Users can now require Face ID or a passcode to open specific apps, preventing unauth…
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AI Startup Aims to Diagnose Cognitive Disorders Using Brain Data
An AI startup, founded by an inventor of Apple's Face ID technology, is developing a system to analyze brain data for the diagnosis of cognitive disorders. The company aims to leverage AI to interpret complex neurologic…
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AI Brain Diagnostics Startup Hemispheric Raises $52 Million
Hemispheric, an AI startup focused on brain diagnostics, has secured $52 million in funding. The company was founded by Gidi Littwin, a former Apple engineer recognized for his work on FaceID. This funding will support …
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Apple Face ID Co-Inventor Develops Brain-Inspired Frontier AI Model
A co-inventor of Apple's Face ID is developing a new frontier AI model designed to mimic the human brain's structure and function. This ambitious project aims to create an AI that learns and processes information in a w…
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Apple Face ID co-inventor's AI startup Hemispheric raises $52M for brain analysis
Hemispheric, a startup founded by a former Apple Face ID co-inventor, has secured $52 million in funding to develop an AI model capable of analyzing brain activity for cognitive disorder diagnosis. The company has colle…
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Apple's failed car project seeded powerful AI chip legacy
Apple's defunct self-driving car initiative inadvertently spurred the development of its powerful AI chips. The project's need for on-device AI processing led to the creation of the Neural Engine, which is now a core co…
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Google Pixel 11 to launch with price hike and doubled storage
Google is set to unveil its Pixel 11 series on August 12th, with leaks suggesting a price increase and doubled base storage to 256GB, mirroring a strategy previously employed by Samsung with its Galaxy S26 lineup. While…
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Anthropic's Claude AI to require Face ID verification starting July 8th
Anthropic's AI model, Claude, will begin requiring identity verification via state ID and a live selfie starting July 8th. This verification process will be handled by a third-party provider, which has raised privacy co…
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Apple's iPhone Ultra to feature Touch ID instead of Face ID
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a new foldable iPhone, rumored to be named the iPhone Ultra, this fall. A notable feature of this device is expected to be the integration of Touch ID, potentially replacing Fac…
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Apple to enhance iPhone anti-theft with automatic snatch-theft lock
Apple is developing a new security feature for iPhones that will automatically lock the device if it detects a snatch-and-grab theft. This enhancement to the existing Stolen Device Protection will utilize the accelerome…
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Google's advanced IR-based Face Unlock feature delayed for Pixel 11
Google's advanced IR-based Face Unlock feature, codenamed "Project Toscana," is reportedly delayed and will not be available on the upcoming Pixel 11. The technology, intended as a competitor to Apple's Face ID, faces r…