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January 29, 2026

Apple's Biggest AI Buy: A Company That Hears 'Silent Speech'

Apple has acquired AI audio startup Q.ai for an estimated $2 billion, marking its second-largest acquisition and signaling a major strategic push into advanced human-computer interaction. The deal centers on Q.ai's optical sensor technology, which can detect subtle facial movements to enable "sil...

LG's AI Party Speaker Removes Vocals for Karaoke Fun

LG has launched a new portable speaker lineup featuring an **"AI Karaoke Master"** that can remove vocals from standard songs and adjust pitch to match the singer's range. The collection includes the powerful **Stage 501** and rugged **Blast** models with long battery life, plus compact **Mini** ...

Google Fi adds AI bill summaries and enhanced web calling

Google Fi is launching an AI-powered billing assistant that provides detailed statement summaries and answers specific questions about charges without needing support. A new "optimized audio" feature will use AI to filter out background noise during calls and support HD calling for clearer voice ...