Daily Tech Headlines Apple Actively Testing AirPods with Cameras - DTH
May 8, 2026
A rundown of rumored AirPods prototypes with built-in cameras and visual Siri features. News on Nintendo raising Switch 2 prices across regions. Coverage of Sony's Q4 results and a PS5 sales dip. Updates on NVIDIA funding Corning's US expansion for AI infrastructure. Reports on Meta disputing regulator fine calculations and changes to Instagram encryption.
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AirPods With Cameras Are Being Actively Tested
- Apple is testing AirPods prototypes with low-resolution cameras that capture visual context rather than full photos or videos.
- Mark Gurman says testers use them for Siri queries like turn-by-turn directions and asking what to cook from visible ingredients, and stems will be longer with an activity light.
Trusted Contact Feature For Self Harm Alerts
- OpenAI added a trusted contact feature to ChatGPT to notify a nominated friend if a chat suggests self-harm risk.
- The contact has one week to accept and OpenAI says specially trained humans review situations before outreach rather than an automated trigger.
PS5 Sales Drop But Sony Forecasts Revenue Growth
- Sony's Q4 PS5 sales fell to 1.5 million units, a 46% drop from the prior year's quarter amid chip-driven price increases.
- Despite hardware softness, Sony forecasts a 13% rise in fiscal year revenue and plans up to 500 billion yen share buybacks.