First, the theoretical case for why Meta’s approach to VR is more likely to succeed, then, which companies should acquire TikTok
Meta and Open
Meta is making lots of noise about being open, in everything from AI to the metaverse. This isn’t desperation: it’s smart strategy that understands Meta’s true differentiation.
More on Humane, Limitless, The iPhone Integration Barrier
More on Humane’s attempt to replace the iPhone, and how Limitless is taking a drastically different approach. Both, though, face the iPhone integration barrier.
An Interview with Hugo Barra About a Career in Tech and the Future of VR
An interview with Hugo Barra about his career at Nuance, Android, Xiaomi, and Meta on the Oculus team, with an extended discussion about the Vision Pro.
Apple and the Monopoly Question, iPhone Market Share, Apple’s Durability
More on the Apple antitrust case, and the pertinent question of whether or not the iPhone has dominant market share. Then, why the DOJ’s theory of the case is fundamentally flawed.
United States v. Apple
Apple is being sued by the DOJ, but most of the complaints aren’t about the App Store. I think, though, Apple’s approach to the App Store is what led to this case.
The Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro is a disappointment for productivity, in part because of choices made to deliver a remarkable entertainment experience. Plus, the future of AR/VR for Apple and Meta.
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?
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).
Google’s True Moonshot
Google could do more than just win the chatbot war: it is the one company that could make a universal assistant. The question is if the company is willing to risk it all.