The center of the new lineup is a tabletop AI companion that has been described as an iPad on a movable robotic arm. It would be able to swivel to face the screen toward a user as they move around their home or office.

Apple is planning to launch a tabletop robot in 2027, reports Bloomberg. The device features a 7-inch iPad-like display mounted on a movable arm

The $10 billion spent on research for the Apple Car wasn't lit on fire, and every rumor about the company's robotics program points to lessons learned and technology invented from the program.

Home security cameras and a standalone smart display are also coming, the report says.

Apple is building its own generative AI-powered robot that can interact with users and even interrupt conversations.

Apple is gearing up for an AI comeback with a robot sidekick, slated for 2027, and a simpler smart home hub in 2026.

Apple’s robot strategy, Grok’s spicy GenAI video tool, and Instagram’s new 3D experience in Meta VR lead this week’s roundup of AI and XR news.