{
  "id": 1771938,
  "title": "Leaked video of new AirPods shows camera and AI capabilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/leaked-video-of-new-airpods-shows-camera-and-ai-capabilities-1771938",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T18:10:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/18/apple-leak-visual-intelligence-airpods/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A leaked video of Apple's new AirPods, featuring cameras and AI capabilities, has captured the attention of tech enthusiasts worldwide. The video, discovered by MacRumors and shared on Twitter, demonstrates the AirPods' ability to save visual experiences and provide contextual information to users through Apple's Siri AI assistant. Despite initial concerns about covert recording, technology experts assure that the cameras will only function when other users are present, ensuring privacy. Experts like Joel Teitelbaum and Jimmy Grewal express excitement about Apple's commitment to AI-driven hardware. The video's discovery hints at an earlier release than initially anticipated, potentially as early as 2027. With an estimated cost of $300, the camera-equipped AirPods are expected to account for a significant portion of Apple's projected 2027 sales.",
  "summary": "A rare leaked video from Apple , known for secrecy surrounding future products, shows what appear to be AirPods that contain cameras and use artificial intelligence . The video comes after months of speculation, largely fuelled by patents filed by Apple , about how the company might reinvent its popular AirPod wireless headphones. MacRumors , which covers all things related to Apple, was the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Leaked video of new AirPods shows camera and AI capabilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/leaked-video-of-new-airpods-shows-camera-and-ai-capabilities",
        "published": "2026-08-18T18:10:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}