Apple’s earnings highlighted the company’s product maturity; will AI drive an upgrade cycle? Plus, why Wearables are slumping, and why Vision Pro isn’t moving the needle.
MLS on Vision Pro, The Vision Pro’s Missing Content, The Vision Pro’s DRI
The Apple Vision Pro finally has a new piece of immersive content, and it’s very disappointing — along with the overall paucity of content. Does Apple have a strategy? Who is in charge?
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.
An Interview with Matthew Ball About the Vision Pro and the State of Gaming
An interview with Matthew Ball about the Apple Vision Pro, the malaise in gaming, and the Disney-Epic deal.
Sora, Groq, and Virtual Reality
OpenAI’s new video model and a new chip for Groq are important developments in not just AI but also virtual reality.
Vision Pro on an Airplane, The Apple TV+ Services Story, Apple Earnings Notes
Vision Pro is a revelation on an airplane, how demoes show the importance of Apple TV+, and notes from Apple’s earnings
Vision Pro at Work, The Sports Bundle
Enterprise could be a fruitful market for the Vision Pro; then, the first sports bundle is apparently on its way, including ESPN, WBD, and Fox.
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.
An Interview with Joanna Stern About Creating Content (and the Apple Vision Pro)
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.
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?