Apple's ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful foray into self-driving technology inadvertently bolstered the company's prowess in artificial intelligence hardware. The journey, though rocky, left behind a powerful legacy: the Neural Engine, now integral to everything from iPhones to MacBooks.

The M7 Ultra, set to debut in 2027, promises to take on-device AI processing to new heights with up to 1.5TB of RAM. This development could revolutionize how we use our devices and servers alike, all thanks to a car project that never saw the road.

For Apple, the focus remains squarely on hardware. By skipping Pro and Max variants in favor of the M7 Ultra, the company is betting big on AI-driven technology to maintain its edge in privacy and performance. As for the rest of us? We’re just happy our FaceID works without glitches.