Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 01/16 - Apple Acquires Xnor.ai
Jan 16, 2020
Apple's acquisition of Xnor.ai promises to enhance AI while prioritizing user privacy. In the browser realm, Microsoft's new Edge is launched amid challenges for Mozilla, which faces revenue struggles and layoffs. Fitbit takes the lead in wearables with its new blood oxygen monitoring feature, surpassing competitors. The podcast also dives into the booming app economy, reporting record downloads. Additionally, groundbreaking AI models from Google aim for rapid weather forecasts, reshaping how we anticipate climate changes.
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Apple Acquires Xnor.ai for On-Device AI
- Apple acquired Xnor.ai, which specializes in low-powered, edge-based AI image recognition.
- This could enhance iPhones with features like object recognition and on-device translation.
Xnor.ai's Impressive Demo
- Xnor.ai's demo app recognized objects in real-time on a smartphone without cloud computing.
- It even ran on a Raspberry Pi Zero, highlighting its low-power requirements.
New Chromium-Based Edge Browser
- Microsoft launched a Chromium-based Edge browser for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
- This version targets businesses with features like IE mode and Microsoft Search integration.