To access motion-tracking data for motion tracking for the AirPods, AI has been used so that users of Linux are able to use the data from head tracking to create a mouse for software. Both the AirPods Pro and AirPods models feature capabilities for dynamic head tracking due to the detection sensors built into the device. Currently, that feature is being used for Siri and Spatial Audio; a user has taken it a step further by adding more use for Linux.

Earphones like Apple’s are able to work with Linux as well as different platforms by acting as a base headphone with Bluetooth, which can be used for playback. Head tracking is no longer available once you have left the ecosystem for Apple.…