Apple acquired Q.ai, reportedly for $1.6 billion, a startup working on converting "silent speech" into text. The technology could be crucial for AR glasses.

If the $1.6 billion value widely reported by mainstream news outlets such as Reuters is accurate, it would represent Apple's second largest acquisition to date, behind only Beats.

Since its founding in 2022, Q.ai has operated in "stealth mode", staying very secretive about exactly what it's working on. But the background of its three co-founders, as well as details in a patent filing, provide strong hints as to what the technology is.

Aviad Maizels, the CEO, previously founded PrimeSense, the company that Apple acquired in 2013 to build Face ID. PrimeSense also licensed some of its technology to Microsoft for the original Kinect. Dr. Yonatan Wexler, the CTO, is a world-class  computer vision expert who was the VP of R&D at OrCam, a company which miniaturized high-end computer vision into a tiny device that clips onto eyeglasses.

Alterego’s ‘Silent Speech’ Could Be The Answer To Dictating Text In Public

Alterego is a wearable device that promises to let you silently dictate text by sensing the subvocal movements of your speech muscles.

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The idea of "silent speech" is to let you silently dictate text by sensing the subvocal movements of your speech muscles. You could therefore send a sensitive message while in public, completely privately, or direct an AI assistant without other people around you knowing.

The fundamental idea is not new, and another startup, Alterego, is working on a hardware-based approach that uses sensors attached to your jaw.

What makes Q.ai's approach special, if its patents are any indication, is that it's a computer vision approach, using cameras pointed at your jaw instead of attached to it.

For example, the patent Detection of silent speech refers to a "optical sensing head" located "in proximity to a face of the user" that "senses light reflected from the face and to output a signal in response to the detected light".

Apple Smart Glasses Reportedly Set To Launch In Late 2026

Apple plans to launch its competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses in late 2026, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.

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Apple could potentially integrate Q.ai's technology into future Apple Vision headsets, AirPods stems, and the smart glasses that Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claim the company is working on.

Meta, meanwhile, is betting on letting you scribble letters on a surface such as your leg, sensing it with an sEMG band worn on your wrist.

What's clear already is that regardless of which technology wins out, the ability to enter text privately while wearing smart glasses in public will be crucial if the form factor ever hopes to supplant the smartphone.

Canon has expanded its hybrid optics lineup with the debut of the RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM, an ultra-wide prime that sets a new benchmark as the company's brightest UW lens to date, which should theoretically put it right up there for high-end astrophotography and cinematic video. One of the most obvious leaps from the f/2.8L II USM EF-mount

Can you ever have a TV that is too big? That's a debate for spouses to settle, and if you find yourself winning the argument that, no, there's no such thing as too big, then do yourself a solid and check out the super-sized TV deal that will put the notion to the test. You know what's not super-sized, though? The current asking price. Hisense's

We are now finding out that Jupiter is not be as big as once thought. New evidence from the Juno orbiter suggests that textbooks need to be revised as the giant is actually a little more squashed (by about 15 miles) at the poles and slightly slimmer (by roughly 5 miles) at the equator. In a study published this week in Nature Astronomy,

Qualcomm is coming off its best financial quarter to date, with Q1 earnings hitting a record $12.25 billion in revenue, a 5% year-over-year gain, resulting in a profit of more than $3 billion. The biggest driver in Qualcomm beating out expectations for a record quarter is demand for flagship and other premium smartphones running on its Snapdragon

Reports are coming in fast and furious of Valve delaying its Steam Machine launch as well as other upcoming hardware, but is that really the case? It really just depends on how you interpret Valve's latest update shared in a blog post on Steam. In it, the company acknowledged that circumstances have changed since announcing the Steam Machine,

The Fractal Design North Momentum Edition is a new spin on the North chassis released in 2022. While it is essentially the same chassis, Fractal has blacked it all out and now includes three pre-installed retail grade Momentum fans. But is this enough to keep the chassis relevant in 2026?

In December, Blizzard announced the next expansion for Diablo 4 and as a bonus to anyone who pre-ordered, they would also get immediate access to the new Paladin class. A secret second playable class was also announced at the time, but with the expansion still months away, fans have only been able to speculate over what it could be. That changed this week thanks to new datamining efforts. 

The second playable class launching alongside the new expansion is set to be a Warlock. Leaked concept art from the Public Test Realm also clearly shows a Warlock character standing next to the Paladin. While the Paladin wields holy power, the Warlock will tap into demon powers, as noted by the shadowy red hand reaching out in the key art.

A datamine of the latest Diablo 4 PTR update also contained strings noting the Warlock as a new class. Prior to this, many fans had speculated that the Amazon or Blood Knight could be part of the new expansion, but it seems Blizzard chose to introduce an entirely new class instead. While Warlocks have appeared in other Blizzard titles, notably World of Warcraft, this will be the first time one has appeared in a Diablo game.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred launches on April 28th 2026 for all supported platforms. Aside from the new Warlock class, the update will also add a new region to the map – the Skovos Isles, alongside hours of new story content, culminating in a showdown against Mephisto.

KitGuru Says: I really enjoyed the new Paladin class when I tried it out last month. I am hoping the Warlock will be just as fun to play when it arrives. 

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Fans have been eagerly awaiting for more news on Saber Interactive's Turok Origins since its reveal at The Game Awards. This afternoon during the Nintendo Direct partner showcase, we got a brand new trailer for the game, alongside confirmation that the game is releasing this year. 

Previously, fans had speculated a 2026 release window for Turok: Origins but now with the latest trailer, we can narrow that down further, with the game planned to launch in Autumn 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and now, Switch 2 as well.

The new trailer showcases a number of levels players will explore, from a dense jungle to rocky canyons and even swampy lowlands. Players will have to use fast movement and a mix of energy-based, ballistic and bow weapons to take down the dinosaur threats. At some point, players will also get access to a powered suit for close-up melee combat.

Turok Origins will be playable solo, but three-player co-op will also be an option for those who would prefer to play with friends.

There is still no exact release date yet but we should get one this summer as the Autumn release window approaches.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to Turok Origins? 

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Bethesda garnered a lot of sales on the Nintendo Switch platform thanks to releases like Skyrim, DOOM and Wolfenstein. Now for the Switch 2 generation, Bethesda is bringing more of its franchises over to Nintendo's platform, including Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition. 

Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launched on other platforms late last year. Now starting on February 24th, the game will also be playable on the Switch 2, but that won't be the only game making its way over to the Nintendo platform this year.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is also landing on the Switch 2 platform. The game will become available on May 12th 2026.

Finally, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is also launching on the Switch 2 this year, although there is no firm release date yet, indicating that it won't arrive until the second half of the year.

KitGuru Says: While Fallout 4 should be a pretty easy game to run, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as Oblivion Remastered are two graphical masterpieces, so it will be interesting to see how well they run, and how good they look on a handheld. 

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Capcom's upcoming game ‘Pragmata' has been shrouded in mystery since its reveal. Today during the Nintendo Direct partner showcase, we finally got our first real look at gameplay, along with an April release date. 

Pragmata stars Hugh Williams, who has been tasked with investigating a lunar research station. As you might expect, things don't go to plan and he ends up injured. In an effort to figure out what is going on and return home safely, he teams up with an Android, Diana, to take down dangerous AI-controlled security bots.

The combat involves a mix of hacking mini games and shooting, with different hacks giving different buffs so you can take down enemies faster, or take down even bigger bosses.

A demo for Pragmata will be available later today on Nintendo Switch 2. The game will then fully launch on April 24th.

KitGuru Says: I was initially intrigued but the hacking mini game in the middle of combat looks like it will get annoying pretty quickly. Maybe I'm wrong though. Will any of you be trying the demo later?

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While it was a PS5 exclusive at launch, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth began going multiplatform with its PC release last year. Now in 2026, the game is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 console. 

Announced this afternoon during the Nintendo Direct partner showcase, Nintendo and Square Enix confirmed that the second installment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will arrive on Nintendo's latest console on June 3rd.

The game will land just six months after the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on the Nintendo Switch 2. As this is a much larger game compared to the original remake, expect performance and resolutions to waver slightly, and you'll want to make sure you have plenty of free space handy, as it is likely to eat up more than half of the Switch 2's internal storage.

KitGuru Says: Performance looked a little choppy during the stream, but the game is still a number of months away from launch, so it should get tightened up. 

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This week, Nvidia is revealing the latest batch of DLSS-supported titles, alongside a few new games for its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. The headliner is Nioh 3, the most ambitious game in the series so far.

KOEI TECMO’s Nioh 3 is the latest installment in the dark samurai action series, telling the tale of a young warrior poised to become the next Shogun during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. The game launches tomorrow, but a free demo is already available for those who would like to try before they buy. The game will launch with DLSS 4, enabling multi-frame generation on RTX 50 GPUs, or standard Frame Generation on RTX 40 series graphics cards.

Other titles joining the DLSS ranks this week include the Sea of Remnants closed alpha, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift and Nightmare Frontier.

As for GeForce Now, there are ten titles joining the library this week, including:

• Indika (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 3)
• Menace (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 5, GeForce RTX
• 5080-ready)
• World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition (New release on Battle.net,
• Feb. 5)
• PUBG: BLINDSPOT (New release on Steam, Feb. 5, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (New release on Steam, Feb. 6, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Delta Force (Steam)
• Fallout Shelter (Steam)
• Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)
• Roadcraft (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
• Wildgate (Epic Games Store)

GeForce Now Ultimate members will also be able to access HumantiZ on the RTX 5080 servers for the best possible performance.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of the new round of DLSS games? 

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In recent weeks there have been a number of user reports claiming that their AM5 CPUs died without warning. All of these reports had one thing in common – an ASRock motherboard. Now, ASRock has issued its first official statement on the matter.

For those unaware, the issue began doing the rounds on Reddit earlier this month, impacting a Ryzen 5 9600X, two Ryzen 7 9700X CPUs, a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. The issue wasn't limited to one motherboard model either, spanning B850, X870 and X870E models.

In response, ASRock has offered the following statement:

“ASRock is closely monitoring recent discussions regarding the performance and behavior of AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors on ASRock AMD platforms. In response to these reports, we have implemented comprehensive internal reviews and rigorous verification processes. We have been working in seamless coordination with AMD continuously to further validate system performance across a wide range of hardware configurations, while optimizing BIOS and enhancing overall system stability.”

“ASRock deeply values user feedback as a cornerstone of our continuous improvement. Customers experiencing technical difficulties or seeking further assistance are encouraged to contact the ASRock Technical Support Department. We remain committed to delivering high-performance products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.”

The statement doesn't offer much but issues like this do often take time to investigate fully. Hopefully ASRock is also reaching out to those impacted to get more information to help identify the root cause.

KitGuru Says: Have you had any issues with an AM5 ASRock motherboard? If you have, be sure to reach out to their tech support, HERE. 

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Like with many Nintendo consoles before it, the Switch 2 has slowly but surely been getting a back-catalogue of previously-released 3rd party titles. As with previous consoles, some of these ports have run into issues due to the power disparity between the Switch 2 and other current-gen consoles. Despite this, it seems as though the technically demanding Black Myth: Wukong is planned to arrive on Switch 2 at some point, according to one insider.

Ahead of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 partner showcase, known leaker NateDrake offered some insider details on what could be shown off during the presentation.

Though not necessarily confirmed for the showcase, Nate claimed that Game Science’s 2024 breakout hit Black Myth: Wukong is in development for the Switch 2.

Of course, Black Myth: Wukong was a huge success upon its initial release, selling over 25 million copies, and so it makes sense to bring the popular title over the Switch 2.

That said, the game struggled from various performance issues on other current-gen consoles (though some of this was improved with updates) and so it will be highly interesting to see what compromises will need to be made in order to get the Unreal Engine 5 showpiece to run smoothly on Nintendo’s handheld hybrid. Assuming it will be announced at the Nintendo Direct, then we won’t have to wait long to find out.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the Nintendo Partner Showcase? What games do you hope will be announced? Are there any current-gen titles which you think the Switch 2 wouldn’t be able to handle? Let us know down below.

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While the early days of the PlayStation 5 were hampered by supply issues, a global pandemic and more, the 9th-gen console has since more than made up for lost time. While ever so slightly behind the PS4’s sales when launch-aligned, the PlayStation 5 is closing in on its next major milestone – having now shipped a total of 92.2 million consoles.

As part of Sony’s last fiscal earnings report, the console maker revealed that they have shipped a total of 8 million PlayStation 5’s during the 3rd Quarter (ending 31st of December), bringing the total number of consoles shipped to 92.2 million.

Of course, units shipped does not equate to consoles sold, but the relationship between the two is connected. Assuming the units shipped translate (eventually) to consoles sold, the PS5 is set to become the 8th best-selling system of all time, taking the spot away from the PS3’s 87.4 million units.

As mentioned, when launch-aligned the PS5 is still ever so slightly behind the PlayStation 4, with the last-gen console having shipped 94.4 million units within the same period.

Regardless, the PlayStation 5 has been a huge success for Sony, not only in terms of hardware sales but total revenue from its gaming division overall, and so it will be interesting to see what these figures look like come the end of the generation.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the PS5 as we enter its 6th year on the market? When did you purchase a PS5? Will the PlayStation 5 outsell the PS4 by the end? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Forza Horizon 6 is the next entry in Playground Games’ highly popular open-world racing franchise. Set to come to Xbox, PC and PlayStation, the latter console’s version is planned for quite a few months on from its May 2026 release date on Xbox and PC. That said, when it does arrive, players will be able to pick up right where they left off, with Forza Horizon 6 confirmed to feature both cross-play and cross-saves.

Taking to Twitter, the official Forza Horizon page confirmed that “For the first time ever, Forza Horizon 6 will support cross-save across PC and consoles, including Xbox, Steam and PlayStation 5.”

This is a big deal not only due to the nature of Forza Horizon and its car collecting, but also due to the fact that the PS5 version is slated to release later in 2026.

Given that the PS5 Pro version will likely wind up being the best way to experience the game on console, it is encouraging to see that players will have the freedom to play on whatever system they like, whenever they like, without missing a beat.

Hopefully we get to learn more about the PS5 version (and its official release date) sooner rather than later.

KitGuru says: Are you glad to see cross-play / cross-save confirmed? Which system do you plan to pick Forza Horizon 6 up on? When do you think the PS5 version will officially release? Let us know down below.

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Prior to the launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 7, the team at Treyarch promised to offer some of the best-post launch content we’ve seen in series history (at least the best since the franchise went the live-service route). So far, they seem to be keeping to their word, with Season 2 of Black Ops 7 arriving later today alongside major updates across all modes.

Going live later today, Season 2 of Black Ops 7 is set to introduce a boatload of additional content across the board. Though there are far too many changes to list here, some of the most notable include:

• New Endgame bosses
• New Endgames skill tracks and abilities
• 9 multiplayer maps (including S02 Reloaded)
• New multiplayer modes, scorestreaks and LTMs
• Black Ops 7 multiplayer Ranked Play
• New Zombies survival map
• Cursed Survival zombies mode
• Zombies starting room challenge mode
• New major zombies map: Paradox Junction (S02 Reloaded)

Alongside this, Warzone is also set to receive a bunch of additions and changes, including refreshed perks, maps, modes and more (with the Black Ops 4 inspired Blackout mode said to be arriving during S02 Reloaded.

Last but certainly not least, Season 2 (and Reloaded) introduces a strong line-up of new weapons and gameplay-altering attachments, including:

• REV-46 (SMG)
• EGRT-17 (AR)
• H311-SAW (Melee)
• GDL Havoc (Special)
• SG-12 (Shotgun)
• Voyak KT-3 (AR)
• Swordfish A1 (Marksman Rifle)
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• FANG HoverPoint ELO [attachment]
• A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame [attachment]
• Razor 9mm Wildfire Conversion [attachment]
• Echo 12 Backlash Launcher Kit [attachment]
• MXR-17 ANVL Conversion [attachment]

All in all, Black Ops 7 Season 2 looks to be jam-packed full of content, whether you are a fan of Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone or the new Endgame mode.

Hopefully the teams at Treyarch / Activision are able to keep up with their current output throughout the rest of Black Ops 7’s life cycle. Full details on everything coming with Season 2 can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Season 2? What do you think of BO7’s post-launch support so far? Could it wind up being the best the franchise has seen? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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The development of the next generation of Xbox consoles at Microsoft appears to be reaching a decisive phase. As AMD CEO Lisa Su explained during the earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2025, work on the semi-custom system-on-a-chip for Microsoft is progressing according to plan and is designed to support the market launch of […]

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