What is the modern-day artifact called the Apple of Eden in Assassin's Creed?

The Apple of Eden is a Piece of Eden in Assassin's Creed.

Pieces of Eden are powerful artifacts created by the Isu, an advanced civilization that existed before recorded human history in the series' fictional mythology. The Apple is usually depicted as a spherical device capable of influencing human minds and producing other extraordinary effects.

The artifacts are central to the conflict between the Assassins and Templars. Templars commonly seek them to impose order and control, while Assassins generally try to prevent their misuse. Several Apples appear across the series, so the term describes a class of artifacts rather than one unique physical object.

The Animus is different: it is a machine that lets modern users experience genetic memories. The Bleeding Effect is a neurological consequence of prolonged Animus exposure. Neither term names the Apple or its artifact category.