Apple is rumored to be building an augmented reality headset that should release sometime next year, and now it has been revealed that the tech giant recently hired Arthur van Hoff, one of the co-founders of Disney-backed Jaunt VR, for its growing augmented reality team.
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Google’s AI expert Ian Goodfellow joins Apple as a director of machine learning
Google's artificial intelligence expert Ian Goodfellow has joined Apple's Special Projects Group as a director of machine learning.
Star chip designer Gerard Williams III departs Apple after a nine-year stint
Gerard Williams III, Apple's senior director in platform architecture, left the iPhone maker in February after spending nine years with the Cupertino technology company.
Apple adds noted obstetrician to growing health team
Apple has added prominent obstetrician, Dr. Christine Curry, to its growing health team, reports CNBC. Citing sources familiar with the hiring, the outlet says the company hopes Curry can bolster its efforts in women's health.
Apple poaches a Samsung executive to help lead its own battery work
Apple has reportedly poached an executive from Samsung SDI, Samsung Electronics' battery-making affiliate, to help lead its own battery work.
Apple planning to cut hiring due to slipping iPhone sales
Apple is looking to cut back on hiring due to slipping iPhone sales, reports Bloomberg. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the outlet's Mark Gurman says the company plans to reduce hiring for some divisions following weaker-than-anticipated handset sales during the recent quarter.
Apple’s chip wizard Johny Srouji is allegedly being considered for the CEO job at Intel
Johny Srouji, Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies at Apple, is allegedly one of the semiconductor experts on Intel's list of potential candidates for the CEO job.
Apple hires prominent Facebook critic Sandy Parakilas to bolster its privacy team
Apple has recruited the talents of one Sandy Parakilas, a former Facebook employee who has become a vocal privacy advocate and one of the social network’s most prominent critics. He has been hired to work in Apple's privacy team as a product manager.
Apple Music appoints Beats 1 host Ebro Darden its global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B
Apple Music has named Ebro Darden, one of the Beats 1 radio hosts, its global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B as he took on a broader role at the iPhone maker's music-streaming service.
Apple names John Giannandrea to its executive team as SVP of ML and AI Strategy
John Giannandrea, Google's former search chief, was promoted today to Apple's executive team as Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, becoming one of 16 executives who report directly to CEO Tim Cook.
The hire of Tesla’s Senior Design Manager once again fuels speculations around an Apple car
Apple's poached Andrew Kim, Tesla's Senior Design Manager who spent two years with the Silicon Valley automaker. He will be working on undisclosed projects at Apple.
Apple hires Sony Pictures’ Tamara Hunter as head of casting for upcoming streaming service
Apple's upcoming video-streaming service now officially has the head of casting.