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Apple Reportedly Builds Modular Over-Ear Headphones to Rival Bose and Sony

Apple is developing high-end, over-ear noise-cancelling headphones that feature a unique modular design with magnetically attached components. The upcoming headphones promise seamless cross-device connectivity and a retro aesthetic.

Apple Achieves Record $91.8 Billion Revenue in Holiday Quarter

Apple reports its highest-ever quarterly revenue and profit, driven by strong iPhone 11 sales and all-time records in wearables and services. The tech giant also sees its wearables category surpass Mac revenue for the first time.

Apple Breaks All-Time Revenue and Profit Records in Holiday Quarter

Apple reports record Q1 2020 revenue of $91.8 billion and profit of $22.2 billion, driven by strong iPhone 11 sales and growing Services and Wearables categories.

Startup Unveils Working Augmented Reality Display Inside a Contact Lens

Mojo Vision reveals a functioning augmented reality contact lens featuring a tiny 14K resolution display. The device represents a major leap toward putting digital interfaces directly onto the human eye.

Mojo Vision Promises AR Contact Lenses Despite Remaining Hurdles

Mojo Vision demonstrates impressive augmented reality capabilities for its smart contact lenses at CES, though the technology remains far from a finished consumer product. The company plans to initially launch the device as an FDA-recognized medical tool.

Apple Achieves All-Time Revenue and Earnings Records in Holiday Quarter

Apple reports record quarterly revenue of $91.8 billion driven by strong iPhone 11 demand and all-time highs in Services and Wearables. The tech giant also generates $30.5 billion in operating cash flow and returns $25 billion to shareholders.

Engadget Reveals Top Tech Innovations at CES 2020

Engadget announces the winners of its Best of CES 2020 awards, highlighting groundbreaking devices in accessibility, sustainability, and health. Standout products include a stylish hearing aid, a water-saving purification system, and a hybrid analog-digital health watch.

Magic Leap Sells Only 6,000 AR Headsets Amid Financial Struggles

Magic Leap reportedly sells just 6,000 units of its $2,300 augmented reality headset in six months, falling far short of initial projections. The disappointing sales force the startup to implement cost-cutting measures and lay off dozens of workers.

Niantic Partners With Qualcomm to Build 5G Augmented Reality Glasses

Pokémon GO creator Niantic teams up with Qualcomm to develop AR glasses powered by the new XR2 chipset. The collaboration aims to overcome current smartphone limitations by optimizing Niantic's Real World Platform for dedicated wearable hardware.

Roku Brings Full Remote Control to Apple Watch Users

Roku releases a new Apple Watch app that transforms your wrist into a fully functional remote for Roku players and TVs. The miniaturized app includes navigation, voice search, and even a remote finder feature.

Google Buys Fitbit for $2.1 Billion to Rival Apple

Alphabet agrees to acquire Fitbit for $2.1 billion in cash to boost its wearable technology and compete directly with Apple. Lawmakers immediately raise serious privacy and antitrust concerns regarding the massive deal.

Google Acquires Fitbit to Challenge Apple in Consumer Health Market

Google spends $2.1 billion to acquire Fitbit, aiming to reshape its healthcare strategy and compete directly with Apple.

Google Acquires Fitbit to Challenge Apple Watch Dominance

Google purchases Fitbit for $2.1 billion in a strategic move to revitalize its struggling Wear OS and compete directly with Apple in the wearable technology market.

Google and Levi's Lower Price on New Smart Trucker Jackets

Google and Levi's are releasing new Jacquard-enabled Trucker Jackets at a lower price point, aiming to turn smart clothing into a practical platform rather than a niche luxury.