About
Communication Enhancement Technology
Q.ai develops audio and vision-based AI that decodes facial micro-movements and whispered speech to create silent, hands-free interfaces for connected devices. The technology runs on headphones, smart glasses, and other wearables, interpreting subtle muscle activity and enhancing audio in noisy environments so users can interact with AI assistants without speaking aloud. Device and platform teams use Q.ai to differentiate hardware, unlock new interaction modes, and prepare products for tightly integrated, on-device AI experiences.
Identity
| Name | Q.AI |
|---|---|
| Slug | q-ai-1 |
| Type / kind | startup |
| Source _id | 5eHBcQpxHk3BhD1RhQDr3p1gVIXSTzH1qGUFBlgOlIClZbaIVGIREf |
Status
| Status | acquired |
|---|---|
| Status reason | Acquired by Apple on Jan 2026 |
| Last update | 2026-05-17 |
Location
| HQ country code | IL |
|---|---|
| HQ region/district | Center District |
| HQ city | Ramat Gan |
| HQ address | Ha-Yetsira St 29, Ramat Gan, Israel |
Web & social
| Website | https://www.q.ai |
|---|---|
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/82588691 |
Classifications
Primary sector Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsCommunications Tools
Business models
B2BB2C
Funding
| Total raised | $24.5M |
|---|---|
| Current stage | Acquired |
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