- Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) all but directly confirms the acquisition of computer vision company SensoMotoric Instruments, a purchase first reported by MacRumors.
- Axios has Apple’s almost confirmation: “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans.”
- SensoMotoric develops eye-tracking tech meant for use in augmented reality and virtual reality headsets and devices. The acquisition will build on Apple's big AR and VR prospects.
- Apple CEO Tim Cook calls AR “a big idea like the smartphone” and the upcoming macOS High Sierra includes VR support.