A leaked video suggests Apple is developing AirPods with cameras and AI, as Meta faces a trial over child addiction claims.
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A rare leaked video from Apple, known for its secrecy, shows what appear to be AirPods equipped with cameras and artificial intelligence capabilities. The video, first reported by MacRumors, follows months of speculation fueled by patents filed by the tech giant about reinventing its popular wireless headphones.
In a separate legal development, Meta is facing accusations in federal court of deliberately targeting children for addiction to its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Deputy California Attorney General Meghan O'Neill told the jury that Meta's business model is designed to "hook the users, hold them for a" prolonged period, in a trial that could reshape the operation of major social media networks.
Meanwhile, a developer on Hacker News highlighted a new tool called Hansel, an encrypted personal data store, which addresses security gaps in Electron apps by utilizing the modern macOS Data Protection Keychain instead of the legacy file-based system.
Financial markets are also feeling the impact of AI-related developments, as government borrowing costs have surged to multi-decade highs. A bond sell-off, spurred by fears over inflation and AI issuance, is weighing on stocks, according to the Financial Times.
Sources: 1. The National: Leaked video of new AirPods shows camera and AI capabilities — https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/18/apple-leak-visual-intelligence-airpods/ (src1) 2.