AI, Hardware, and Virtual Reality

Defining virtual reality as being about hardware is to miss the point: virtual reality is AI, and hardware is an (essential) means to an end.

Apple Vision

Apple Vision is incredibly compelling, first as a product, and second as far as potential use cases. What it says about society, though, is a bit more pessimistic.

An Interview with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon

An interview with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon about his history at the company, why Qualcomm is more than a mobile company, and why semiconductors are the future.

Apple and AI, Lobotomized Lovers, XR Companions

Apple’s biggest AI opportunities likely lie in local models, but that raises questions about the degree to which Apple will allow truly open experiences.

An Interview with Matthew Ball About Disney, Streaming, and the Metaverse

An Interview with Matthew Ball Disney and Bob Iger’s return, the future of ESPN, Netflix’s resurgent position, and the trouble facing the rest of the TV industry. Plus, why the Metaverse isn’t here, and what Apple’s headset may look like.