AI can make Apple Teleport or time machine real-ish

Apple Inc. has unveiled its latest innovation, the Apple Teleport, during a highly anticipated event led by CEO Tim Cook. Priced at $29 million, this cutting-edge device offers the unprecedented ability to teleport users instantly to any location across the globe, marking a significant leap forward in technology and human connectivity.

Apple Teleport costs $29M

“Today, we stand on the threshold of a new era. With Apple Teleport, we’re not just breaking down geographical barriers; we’re reimagining the possibilities of human experience. Our vision has always been to create products that enhance lives in meaningful ways, and Apple Teleport is the embodiment of that vision. Imagine visiting the world’s most remote locations or being with loved ones in a blink of an eye – the possibilities are endless.”

-Tim Cook

Watch the Apple Teleport video

Watch the below video and see the product in full action:

Sure, and next you’ll tell me my iPhone can bake cookies too.

This whole Apple Teleport extravaganza is a dazzling showcase of AI’s flair for cooking up futuristic fantasies that are as convincing as they are utterly fabricated. Just a gentle reminder: if you’re waiting to teleport to your next meeting, you might want to pack a snack. It could be a long wait.

At the heart of these fake Apple Teleport images and news are generative AI models, which are designed to generate new content based on the data they have been trained on.

These models use various forms of neural network architectures, such as transformers for text (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini Advanced, Claude) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) or diffusion models for images (e.g., DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion).

How to make your own Apple Teleport images?

Let’s try out for ourselves, instead of creating our versions of Apple Teleport, let’s ask ChatGPT for some ideas:

Enter this prompt: “Generate me 3 products that Apple would never do, just for fun”

ChatGPT’s answer:

1. Apple iFork: A smart fork equipped with sensors to analyze the nutritional content of your meal in real time. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity to send your dietary data directly to your iPhone, giving you a gentle nudge when you’re about to indulge in that extra piece of cake. Its integrated AI offers personalized meal suggestions and portion control advice, all while ensuring you’re holding your fork with the elegance befitting an Apple product user.
2. MacMirror: A smart mirror that runs a full version of macOS. As you brush your teeth, you can check your emails, watch the morning news, or even join a Zoom call – all from the comfort of your bathroom. The MacMirror could analyze your skin condition, suggest makeup or skincare routines, and offer virtual try-ons for outfits, but it might balk at the idea of running Windows via Boot Camp.
3. iVac: Apple’s take on the robotic vacuum cleaner, featuring sleek design, unparalleled user experience, and integration with the HomeKit ecosystem. It not only cleans but also analyzes your living space to suggest optimal furniture arrangements for both aesthetics and energy flow.

Cool! Now we can just create these products with Midjourney.

How to use Midjourney on Discord to create unique images

Use this prompt:

• “Tim Cook presenting [YOUR PRODUCT IDEA AND EXPLANATION HERE], photography”

Pro tip: You can also use Midjourney for creating unique characters, brand ideas, website designs, logos, and more. All you need is mastering Midjourney prompts for characters, logos… well everything

• Apple iFork:

Presentation of iFork created by Midjourney

• MacMirror

Presentation of MacMirror created by Midjourney

• iVac:

Presentation of iVac created by Midjourney

The creation of imaginative and playful products, such as the Apple Teleport and the whimsical offerings outlined above, underscores the incredible strength and versatility of artificial intelligence in generating creative content that entertains and amuses.

However, this same power carries with it a responsibility to ensure that the line between reality and fiction is clearly communicated. While these fake products are designed for entertainment and are harmless in their intent to amuse, the underlying technology’s capability to create convincing misinformation or misleading content warrants careful consideration.

Apple actually may release new things this month

Even though there’s a long way to go for Apple Teleport, the Cupertino firm is reportedly set to announce new products through press releases on its website this week, according to a source cited by MacRumors.

The specific products to be unveiled remain undisclosed, but there are speculations about new iPads, Macs, and accessories. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reiterated expectations for new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and MacBook Air models, along with new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories, to be announced via the company’s website and through online videos and marketing campaigns in March or April.

The anticipated new products include:

• Two iPad Pro models featuring the M3 chip, OLED displays, a thinner design, landscape-oriented front camera, redesigned rear camera bump, potential MagSafe charging.
• Two iPad Air models with the M2 chip, introducing a new 12.9-inch size.
• A redesigned Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro with a larger trackpad and partially-aluminum enclosure.
• At least one new Apple Pencil.
• New 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M3 chip, expected to support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
• Possible new color for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, alongside new color options for iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands.
• Rumors also mention a new Apple TV and a HomePod with a screen potentially launching in the first half of 2024, and a fourth-generation iPhone SE, though its release may be further off, possibly in 2025.

Image credits: Kerem Gülen/Midjourney