The Next Day: Analysts react to Ive & Altman Deal + Our Extended Hot Take (Part 3)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | May 22, 2025

“Wow, wow, wow…” — first‑day hot‑takes “Oh my God, this is probably the biggest story… I was just like wow, wow, wow. I could not believe this was happening.” — Steve Kovach, CNBC Television “OpenAI is putting enormous pressure on itself. Whatever this mystery project is, it’s not a phone, it’s not glasses, it’s not a Humane‑style pin.…

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Behind OpenAI’s New Hardware “Dream Team” of Ex-Apple Designers (Part 2)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | May 21, 2025

OpenAI’s recent acquisition of the AI hardware startup io—co-founded by legendary industrial designer Jony Ive and several former Apple design leaders—could mark a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI-driven consumer devices. Valued at nearly $6.5 billion, the deal brings roughly 55 io employees, including hardware engineers, software developers, and manufacturing experts, into OpenAI’s fold.…

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OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Hardware Startup

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | May 21, 2025

Breaking news today for Apple enthusiasts of a potentially groundbreaking collaboration between OpenAI and legendary industrial designer Jony Ive. Jony is best known as the former Chief Design Officer at Apple, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the design of iconic products such as the iMac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. He…

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Apple teams up for Brain Control for iPhone and Vision Pro

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | May 16, 2025

Apple is venturing into brain-computer interface (BCI) technology through a collaboration with Synchron, a neurotechnology company. This partnership aims to enable users to control Apple devices—such as iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset—using only their thoughts, marking a significant advancement in accessibility and human-computer interaction. Synchron’s Stentrode: A Minimally Invasive Brain Implant Synchron has…

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