An interview with Joanna Stern about her journey to the tech columnist position at the Wall Street Journal, reviewing the Apple Vision Pro, and what it takes to create content on the Internet.
Ben Thompson
Google Earnings, Microsoft Earnings
Google’s earnings were inscrutable, which doesn’t inspire confidence; then Microsoft’s earnings looked incredible, but it’s important to trace where the AI growth is coming from.
Intel’s Humbling
Intel under Pat Gelsinger is reaping the disaster that came from a lack of investment and execution a decade ago; the company, though, appears to be headed in the right direction, as evidenced by its execution and recent deal with UMC.
Apple and the DMA, Apple and “Or”, A Reluctant Apple Apologist
Apple has unveiled its response to the E.U. Given the company’s insistence on monetizing its intellectual property, the response primarily serves to explain why the current App Store model isn’t the worst thing in the world.
An Interview with Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters About Strategy and Execution
An interview with Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters about owning the customer relationship, Netflix culture and execution, advertising, games, and content strategy.
TSMC Earnings, The Trailing Node, Netflix-WWE Follow-Up
TSMC’s earnings highlight the company’s shift in business model, and how it is responding to potential Chinese capacity. Then, of course the WWE deal is about ads.
Amazon and Diamond Sports, Netflix and WWE
Amazon has made a deal with Diamond Sports and their regional networks, while Netflix has signed up WWE for its first “sports” rights content.
The Apple Vision Pro’s Missing Apps
The Apple Vision Pro is missing some important apps, and it seems likely that Apple’s App Store policies played a part. Might the company respond by doubling down with Disney?
An Interview with Om Malik About Tech’s History and Future
An interview with Om Malik about his career in technology, the dot-com and telecom bubbles, and why he is so excited about the future.
The Supreme Court Declines to Hear Apple-Epic, Apple’s (Predictable) Response
The Supreme Court declined to hear the Apple Epic case, which means the injunction against Apple’s ban on steering links in apps goes into effect. Apple’s response, though, shows that nothing will change (and no one should be surprised).