SSPAI Morning Brief: Apple Showcases Apple Immersive Video Production Workflow, and More

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Morning Highlights

  1. Musk’s $1 Trillion Compensation Plan Approved
  2. Multiple Departments Issue Notice Calling for Scientific Protection of Children’s Farsightedness Reserve
  3. FBI Investigates the Identity of the archive.today Operator
  4. Meta Earns 10% of Its Revenue from Scam Ads
  5. National Health Commission Issues Negative Behavior List for Medical Staff Providing Online Health Education
  6. E-commerce Sellers Use Oversized Tags to Prevent “Wear-and-Return” Abuse
  7. Just Some Rumors to Look At
  8. Recent Updates from SSPAI
  9. Good Reads You Might Have Misse

Apple Showcases Apple Immersive Video Production Workflow

On November 6, during the 10-hour “Create Immersive” developer event, Apple gave its first comprehensive public presentation on the full production and distribution process of Apple Immersive Video. With the official release of Blackmagic’s camera system and added support from DaVinci Resolve Studio, Colorfront, and SpatialGen, third-party studios can now independently film, edit, and publish Apple Immersive Videos. Apple also announced that platforms such as Vimeo will support uploading and streaming immersive content.

Technically, Apple Immersive Video uses static gaze rendering, delivering a per-eye resolution of 4320×4320 pixels—high enough to simulate human vision while maintaining edge clarity. The production process is complex, demanding meticulous planning, performance coordination, and advanced spatial audio design.Source

While production costs remain high and the technology is still in its early stages, the NBA has already begun experimenting with immersive broadcasting. Future applications may extend to MLB, F1, and MLS events. Apple hopes to refine the workflow and open up its creative ecosystem to foster innovation and enrich the Vision Pro content landscape.

Huawei Opens Pre-Orders for Mate 70 Air

On November 6, Huawei officially began pre-orders for the Mate 70 Air. The phone is available in three colors, measuring 6.6 mm thick and weighing approximately 208 grams. It features a composite back made of fiber material and a metal-polymer frame.The device sports a 7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2760×1320 and a peak brightness of 4000 nits, supporting 60 / 90 / 120 Hz variable refresh rates. It houses a 6500 mAh battery with 66 W wired fast charging, dual-direction Beidou satellite messaging, IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance, and stereo speakers.

In terms of the imaging system, the rear camera setup includes a 50MP 1/1.3-inch ultra-sensitive main sensor with an ƒ/1.8 aperture and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization); a 12MP RYYB telephoto lens with an ƒ/2.4 aperture and OIS; an 8MP ultra-wide macro lens with an ƒ/2.2 aperture; and a 1.5MP multispectral channel red maple color camera. The front camera is a 10.7MP ultra-wide lens with an ƒ/2.2 aperture.

Powered by the Kirin 9020 series, the Mate 70 Air starts at ¥4199 for the 9020B version (12 GB + 256 GB) and ¥4699 for the 9020A version (16 GB + 256 GB). According to Huawei customer service, the 9020A variant offers better performance.Source

Canon Launches EOS R6 Mark III Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

On November 6, Canon announced the EOS R6 Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera, supporting 7K video recording and featuring a new dual-card design. The camera will go on sale in early December for ¥16,999.

The R6 Mark III uses a 32.5 MP sensor and Canon’s DIGIC X processor. It features an enhanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system capable of tracking humans, animals, and vehicles, matching the focus range of the EOS R5 Mark II and R1. It offers up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter and 12 fps mechanically, with up to 8.5 stops of in-body image stabilization.Video recording supports up to 7K 60p RAW or 4K 120p, OpenGate capture, and Canon Log 2/Log 3 profiles. The camera adds a new recording indicator light, a full-size HDMI Type-A port, and dual slots for CFexpress Type B and SD cards.

Canon also introduced a new RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens, priced at ¥2,949 and launching in late November. The company claims its optical performance rivals the RF 50mm F1.2L USM, weighing just 346 grams and supporting digital focus breathing correction.Source

Aqara Releases Smart LED Bulb T2

On November 6, Aqara unveiled the LED Bulb T2, available in tunable white and RGB color versions. The bulbs are compatible with Apple HomeKit and Aqara’s smart ecosystem but require a gateway hub for use.

The RGB version supports dynamic lighting effects for parties and gaming setups, while the tunable white model can adjust color temperature from 2000 K to 9000 K and supports Apple Home adaptive lighting to match the time of day and location.With a color rendering index of Ra90 and up to 1100 lumens of brightness, the bulb offers accurate, vivid color reproduction. It can be controlled via Siri, the Aqara app, the rotary cube controller, or through automated scenes.

Out of the box, it runs on the Zigbee protocol, requiring an Aqara Zigbee gateway. A future update will enable switching to Thread for Matter compatibility. The tunable white version retails for ¥99, and the RGB version for ¥119.Source

Sony PS Portal Adds Cloud Gaming Support

On November 5, Sony announced via YouTube that the PS Portal handheld now supports cloud gaming. Players can enjoy certain titles without connecting to a PS5 console, provided they subscribe to the highest tier of PS Plus.Supported games include Astro Bot, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Soul of Mount Yotei, among others.

The update also introduces a redesigned home interface with improved game selection and search, plus 3D audio support for select titles (requires PlayStation Link wireless or wired headsets). Additional features include device passcode lock and real-time network status in the quick menu.Source

Shanghai Court Rules on China’s First AI Prompt Copyright Case

On November 6, the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Court ruled in China’s first AI prompt copyright infringement case, determining that prompts do not qualify as original works under copyright law.

The court stated that prompts—being mere combinations of artistic styles, subjects, and material details—lack systemic logic and personalized aesthetic expression, and represent ideas rather than concrete creative expression. Therefore, the plaintiff does not hold copyright over the prompts, and the infringement claim was dismissed.

The case stemmed from allegations that the defendant used the plaintiff’s prompts to generate and publish AI artworks on Xiaohongshu and in a printed book. The court reaffirmed that ideas and expressions must remain legally distinct in copyright determination.Source

Great Wall Motors Unveils New Tank 400 Series

Great Wall Motors has introduced the new Tank 400 lineup, featuring five variants: gasoline, diesel, Hi4-T Standard, Hi4-T Intelligent, and Hi4-Z Intelligent. The series maintains its signature mechanical design with a chrome cross grille, polygonal headlights, infrared night vision, and an external spare tire.The SUV measures 4964 × 1970 × 1905 mm with a 2850 mm wheelbase. The Hi4-T Intelligent version offers 105 km of pure-electric range, while the Hi4-Z Intelligent achieves up to 200 km with dual-motor power. Gasoline and diesel models use 2.0T mild-hybrid and 2.4T diesel engines, respectively.

Inside, the vehicle comes with a 15.6-inch 2.5K center display, the third-generation Coffee OS, and Coffee GPT voice assistant. The Nappa leather seats feature heating, ventilation, and massage, with a 15.6-inch rear entertainment screen and a 5.4 L mini fridge.Source

Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K2 Thinking Model

Moonshot AI has unveiled the Kimi K2 Thinking model, its new open-source “thinking model” built on the concept of “model-as-agent.” It can autonomously perform up to 300 rounds of reasoning and tool use without human intervention, tackling complex cross-domain tasks.

According to performance benchmarks, Kimi K2 Thinking scored 44.9% on the “Humanity’s Final Exam” and achieved a record 60.2% on the BrowseComp browsing test. It also excelled in multi-domain reasoning, agentic search, and software engineering benchmarks (SWE-Multilingual and SWE-bench).Source

TÜV Rheinland Unveils 2025 Service Portfolio

On November 6, TÜV Rheinland hosted its 2025 New Service Launch Conference in Shenzhen, unveiling four key service areas: robotics, artificial intelligence, acoustics, and human-centered display technologies.Under the theme “Technology Empowerment + Human Care,” the company introduced new frameworks for intelligent sensing, AI compliance certification, multimodal acoustic integration, and smart eye protection.

TÜV Rheinland also announced a joint InnoHub Accessibility Lab with the Information Accessibility Research Association to promote elderly- and disability-friendly product design.Celebrating its 30th anniversary in Shenzhen, TÜV Rheinland emphasized its commitment to integrating advanced testing and certification with frontier technologies to support high-quality industrial development.Source

Quick Bites

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on November 5 that Apple is considering paying Google around $1 billion annually to integrate Google’s Gemini AI model into Siri. The move aims to enhance Siri’s intelligence and its ability to handle complex data and multi-step tasks.Under the proposed deal, Gemini would assist Siri with summarization and planning functions through the cloud, while most tasks would still rely on Apple’s in-house models—ensuring privacy and system independence.Source

Separately, Rockstar Games has officially delayed Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026.Source