The smart folks over at Apple are always trying to expand into new categories and industries with interesting new products. We know that they are going to expand in some new directions very soon, but what those are we do not yet know. According to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, however, the answer might end up being very surprising “” the paper claims that Apple is looking to expand into both medical devices and cars.
While the report doesn‘t have many insights into the details, it claims that Apple is particularly interested in medicine. Reportedly, Apple is working with audio engineer Tomlinson Holman to develop a device that could predict heart attacks by listening to the sound of your blood. Holman is known for developing several notable audio technologies, including Lucasfilm’s THX system and the first 10.2 sound system.
Whether or not we should take the report on cars seriously is another question altogether. The Chronicle claims that Apple’s Adrian Perica met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Cupertino last spring, but there are no details as to what the meeting might relate to. While we know that Apple has talked about automotive technology in the past, there is no clear indication whether they are pursuing it in any definite form.
Source: SFGate
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