The Secret Apple Lab: What's Behind the Curtain?

As of May 31st, rumors have been circulating that tech giant Apple has opened up a secret lab in Portland, Oregon, near Intel's main campus. According to several online publications and local newspaper companion site Oregon Live, Apple has indeed set up this hush-hush facility, which has reportedly been active since last November. The lab is said to be home to around 20 staffers, fueling speculation that Apple is working on a new project, possibly an augmented reality (AR) based touchscreen computer.

Apple's AR Push: A New Frontier?

There have been whispers about Apple's potential foray into the world of augmented reality technology, with some reports suggesting that the company may be working on a new, hybridized version of iOS. If true, this would mark a significant shift in Apple's approach to software development and could potentially revolutionize the way we interact with our devices. With the Cupertino-based tech giant reportedly aiming to have this new project operational by 2020 – just 18 short months away – it's clear that Apple is serious about making a move into this exciting field.

The Great Talent Heist: Poaching Intel Staff

One aspect of Apple's rumored AR push that has garnered attention is the company's alleged recruitment of some Intel talent. According to reports, Apple has been siphoning off top-notch engineers and scientists from Intel, fueling speculation that the tech giant is seeking to bolster its own in-house expertise. While it's no surprise that Apple would be looking to poach talent for such a high-profile project, it's clear that the company is serious about building out its capabilities in this area.

The One Plus 6: A Phone with Face ID?

In a fascinating twist, social media user Twitter Dennison Rick recently posted a video of his friend using a printout of their face to unlock their OnePlus 6. The phone, which boasts a cute notch on the front display and features Apple's facial recognition technology, allowed users to unlock it simply by holding up a printed image of their own mug – even in grayscale! This has sparked debate about the convenience and security implications of such technology, with some arguing that it could be exploited by malicious actors. OnePlus has responded by stating that the facial recognition system is primarily for convenience purposes.

Electric Dreams: The Audi e-tron Quattro

As the automotive world gears up for its biggest show, Digital Trends is excited to share some early impressions of the Audi e-tron Quattro – the company's first all-electric car. Dubbed "e-tron" and a nod to the iconic 1980s sci-fi series 'Tron', this electric wonder has been making waves in Geneva ahead of its official launch. With rumors suggesting that the e-tron will boast impressive specs, including all-wheel drive, it's clear that Audi is serious about entering the fray and challenging the likes of Tesla. One notable feature of the car is its decision to forego traditional rearview mirrors in favor of side-view cameras – a decision aimed at reducing wind noise and improving aerodynamics.

The Regulatory Roadblock: Side-View Cameras Ahead?

Despite the obvious benefits of ditching traditional mirrors for sleeker, more aerodynamic designs, regulatory bodies have thus far been slow to greenlight such innovations. In fact, Tesla has long advocated for the adoption of side-view cameras as a means of improving safety and reducing wind noise – but so far, these efforts have been met with resistance from lawmakers. As Audi prepares to debut its e-tron, it remains to be seen whether regulators will come around to seeing the benefits of such technology. One can only hope that they do – for the sake of innovation and progress!

Stay Tuned: More iPhone 10 News

For those eagerly awaiting news about Apple's next flagship device, Digital Trends has got you covered. With rumors swirling about an upcoming iPhone 10 model, we'll be keeping a close eye on developments in this space. From leaked specs to possible design reveals, stay tuned for all the latest updates and analysis.

Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery: The Motorola iPhone 10 Clone

In a fascinating echo of Apple's rumored efforts to create an AR-based touchscreen computer, rumors have been circulating about a new Motorola phone that could be said to bear an uncanny resemblance to the iPhone 10. With reports suggesting that this device will boast a similar design language, complete with a notch and other familiar features, it seems clear that Motorola is attempting to get in on the action.

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And that's all for now from Digital Trends! We hope you enjoyed this in-depth look at the tech world – from Apple's secret lab to the Audi e-tron Quattro. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for more exciting updates, analysis, and discussion of the very latest technology trends.

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person asked if it worked with a grayscale printout Rick gave it a go and says that also unlocked the phone one plus is responded by saying that the facial recognition system on the 6 is for convenience but it seems awfully convenient for crooks to print out your mug from safe a social media post snag your phone and then use it to empty your bank account check out the story and the video at the link some electric car news now outie is showing off and driving pre-production examples of their first all-electric car which so far has been dubbed the Audi e-tron Quattro yeah II Tron sure Disney's lawyers ears just perked up a bit copyright lawsuits aside 250 near production examples of the electric quattro have been plying the streets of Geneva ahead of the big Auto Show there and DT car guy Ronan Guan cornered an Audi VIP to get some more details turns out the official introduction of the car will be in August and will go on sale as a 2019 model despite plying the audi flack with alcohol and primary attempts we couldn't shake loose any specific specs but since it has Quattro in the name expected to have all-wheel-drive and compete head-on with Tesla's offerings and the upcoming Jaguar ipace one cool feature we spotted the e-tron doesn't have any mirrors uses side view cameras instead that's not legal in the US yet despite pushes from Tesla to make it so deleting the mirrors on a car greatly improves its aerodynamics but the wheels of regulatory bodies turn slowly so here's hoping the rules change in time for the e-tron debut next year and we're just like saying eat Ron then I'll do it for DT daily today head on over to Digital Trends calm for the rest of the day's tech news check out our Facebook page and YouTube channel and tune in live at 2:30 p.m. Pacific a day for our Roundtable tech podcast trends with benefits thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrowwhat's Apple up to that's the question many are asking here in DTS hometown in Portland after news surfaced today that the tech giant has a secret lab of sorts here somewhere it's May 31st in several online publications and local newspaper companion site Oregon live are saying Apple has opened up a hush-hush facility near Intel's main campus which is located in the Portland suburb of Hillsboro and they've apparently been siphoning off some Intel talent as well the lab reportedly went active last November and now has about 20 staffers there's been much talk lately about how Apple may be working toward an AR M based touchscreen computer and that may run on a new or hybridized version of iOS and the Cupertino is hoping to have it operational by 2020 just 18 short months away so yeah we're not totally shocked Apple is poaching Intel talent for its AR em push and we're working hard to locate the secret apple workshop we'll let you know if we see Tim Cook or Johnny I've getting Donuts down the street for the new crew it's going for more details more iPhone 10 news now a more imitation iPhone 10 news actually yesterday we talked about how Motorola might have an iPhone 10 clone in the works complete with a notch and other similar features but today we're talking about an actual production model the one plus 6 which again also looks oddly familiar and features that cute notch on a nearly bezel this front display however the one plus 6 also features a facial recognition unlocking feature and it's here that you can appreciate the efforts and complexity that went into Apple's face ID tech why because you can unlock the 1 plus 6 using a simple printout of the face of whoever owns the phone and it doesn't even have to be in color bearded Twitter Dennison Rick posted this video of a buddy using a printout of his face to unlock the phone and says that he did not train the phone to unlock using the printout he used his actual face after another person asked if it worked with a grayscale printout Rick gave it a go and says that also unlocked the phone one plus is responded by saying that the facial recognition system on the 6 is for convenience but it seems awfully convenient for crooks to print out your mug from safe a social media post snag your phone and then use it to empty your bank account check out the story and the video at the link some electric car news now outie is showing off and driving pre-production examples of their first all-electric car which so far has been dubbed the Audi e-tron Quattro yeah II Tron sure Disney's lawyers ears just perked up a bit copyright lawsuits aside 250 near production examples of the electric quattro have been plying the streets of Geneva ahead of the big Auto Show there and DT car guy Ronan Guan cornered an Audi VIP to get some more details turns out the official introduction of the car will be in August and will go on sale as a 2019 model despite plying the audi flack with alcohol and primary attempts we couldn't shake loose any specific specs but since it has Quattro in the name expected to have all-wheel-drive and compete head-on with Tesla's offerings and the upcoming Jaguar ipace one cool feature we spotted the e-tron doesn't have any mirrors uses side view cameras instead that's not legal in the US yet despite pushes from Tesla to make it so deleting the mirrors on a car greatly improves its aerodynamics but the wheels of regulatory bodies turn slowly so here's hoping the rules change in time for the e-tron debut next year and we're just like saying eat Ron then I'll do it for DT daily today head on over to Digital Trends calm for the rest of the day's tech news check out our Facebook page and YouTube channel and tune in live at 2:30 p.m. Pacific a day for our Roundtable tech podcast trends with benefits thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrow\n"