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"...Apple's unsubstantiated assertions and the subsequent dispute..."
Well Apple just proved their assertion that they would and could build their own in-house graphics solution. Now it's up to Imagination to prove it's assertion that it still uses their IP.  And they could still fail the Canyon Bridge 'contingency' MIPS sale condition. I cant imagine Canyon Bridge wanting to start their ownership with an expensive court battle over IP.

lkrupp said:

This kid has the “knack.” While most can learn coding at an elementary level not many have the innate gift to program as this 12 year old appears to have.

Awesome kid with confidence and a presence not normally gained for a good few years. 

welshdog said:

Seems like the emoji part of this could be used for several things.  I guess it could read expressions to select an emoji from the list?  Maybe it would let you create a 3D animated emoji clip you could then send to people?  None of this seems super exciting - am I missing something?

The pure facial recognition part of this is interesting, but again - what is it for?  Surely it has a use other than composing an emoji clip.

I'm hoping that facial 3D will allow a specific expression to be used for Face Unlock. With all these expressions being recognizable in software, it would be daft to not do so. And much more secure. 

appex said:

Great. But does Apple want to truly protect the environment? Really? Then: - Stop making iMac and do headless desktop Macs. CPU may last for seven years, but displays last for more than 20 years. - Stop using batteries whenever possible. Make wired keyboards and mice. - Stop wireless charging (a waste of energy).

Just stop with all the nonsense yourself! 
The sheer number of phones that replaced PCs saved the planet from tens of millions of tonnes of landfill alone. Containing batteries that saved the planet from millions of tonnes of defunct power brick landfill. 
What does your world look like on your CRT monitor?

So Putin and Russia are safe ground for pounding (-the former yes, the latter not so much imo)? but any discussion pertaining to US politics is not?
This is getting silly.