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This week on AI: Apple's Siri & AirPlay speaker, self-driving car tests & more

By far one of the most popular stories this week was that Apple's Siri-based Amazon Echo competitor might not only be alive, but nearly finished. We also caught a glimpse of Apple's self-driving testbed SUVs, and news that the fight between Apple and Qualcomm is stepping up a notch.

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Everything you need to know:

  • A combo Siri and AirPlay speaker could be announced as soon as June > >
  • Self-driving Apple vehicles were spotted in Silicon Valley > >
  • Apple has stopped royalty payments to Qualcomm until lawsuits are over > >
  • May will see the arrival of "Today at Apple" sessions at Apple stores > >
  • "iPhone 8" schematics reaffirmed chip and camera features > >
  • "iOS 11" may have a redesigned Music app with more emphasis on video > >
  • The Apple Watch NikeLab went on sale on Thursday > >

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