AI’s machine learning technologies to its own domain. Meditation app Headspace has announced the acquisition of Apline . AI , formerly known as VoiceLabs , with the aim of offering more voice services to its users . Terms of the deal were not disclosed , however , it will encompass both the company 's services and technology . Headspace , which is valued at $ 320 m , is thought to have been attracted by the company 's development of a service that could answer customer questions about products from imported retail catalogues . Headspace aims to utilise Alpine . AI 's machine learning technology to make its meditation sessions more interactive and differentiate itself from its rivals in the crowded market of self - care apps .
Meditation app Headspace has announced the acquisition of Apline . AI , formerly known as VoiceLabs , with the aim of offering more voice services to its users . Terms of the deal were not disclosed , however , it will encompass both the company 's services and technology . Headspace , which is valued at $ 320 m , is thought to have been attracted by the company 's development of a service that could answer customer questions about products from imported retail catalogues . Headspace aims to utilise Alpine . AI 's machine learning technology to make its meditation sessions more interactive and differentiate itself from its rivals in the crowded market of self - care apps .