Jaromir Miko Following an initial report by GeekWire, Apple has officially confirmed the acquisition of startup Xnor.ai, which focused on the development of artificial intelligence in local hardware. That is, technology that does not require access to the Internet, thanks to which artificial intelligence can work even in cases where the user is, for example, in a tunnel or in the mountains. Another advantage is the fact that users do not have to worry about their privacy due to local data processing, which could also be one of the main reasons why Apple decided to buy this particular company. In addition to local computing, the Seattle startup also promised low power consumption and device performance.
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Apple confirmed the acquisition with a typical statement: "We buy smaller companies from time to time and don't discuss the reasons or plans". Sources of the GeekWire server, however, said that the giant from Cupertino was supposed to spend 200 million dollars. However, none of the parties involved specified the amount. But the fact that the acquisition took place is proven by the fact that the company Xnor.ai shut down its website and its office premises were also supposed to be emptied. But the acquisition also poses a problem for users of Wyze's smart security cameras.
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The Wyze company relied on Xnor.ai technology for its Wyze Cam V2 and Wyze Cam Pan cameras, which was used to detect people. It was thus added value for customers on top of affordability, thanks to which these cameras continued to grow in popularity. However, at the end of November/November, the company stated on its forums that this feature will be temporarily removed during 2020. At the time, it cited the termination of the contract for the provision of technology by Xnor.ai as the reason. Wyze admitted at the time that it had made a mistake by giving the startup the right to terminate the contract at any time without giving a reason.
Person detection was removed from Wyze cameras in the newly released beta of the latest firmware, but the company said it is working on its own solution and expects to release it within the year. If you're interested in iOS-compatible smart cameras, you'll buy them <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1932/8043/files/200721_ODSTOUPENI_BEZ_UDANI_DUVODU__EN.pdf?v=1595428404" data-gt-href-en="https://en.notsofunnyany.com/">here</a>.
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