Apple acquires Israeli AI company Q.ai for $2 billion

Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion, its second-largest deal since acquiring Beats in 2014. Q.ai's core technology involves recognizing "silent speech" by analyzing facial micro-expressions and muscle movements, allowing users to input commands via lip movements without speaking. This technology is expected to be integrated into AirPods, iPhones, and AI glasses planned for release in 2026, enabling a private and undisturbed interactive experience.