Best Podcast Episodes About Apple Vision Pro
Everything podcasters are saying about Apple Vision Pro — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 74 episodes
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“… what, that's too few buttons. But glad they tried it, just glad also that they recognized that, no, that's not the way to make a shuffle. I wish Apple still did that, and that's the sort of thing I sort of hope to see a return to after. I mean, you might. If they can ever get their Syriac together, all these rumored home products, a lot of them sound like potential duds in waiting. So you might get your wish to see a bunch of, like, how about this little thing? It sits on your table. It's got a screen and a robotic arm. What do you think? Yeah, and the screen uses the robotic arm and a camera …”
“… no, I said they did the one buttonless shuffle. Oh, okay, okay. Well, I thought you meant one button shuffle, but yes, the one comma buttonless shuffle. I think it might have had a hold switch on it, I forget. Yeah, I don't know, but it was, you know what, that's too few buttons. But glad they tried it, just glad also that they recognized that, no, that's not the way to make a shuffle. I wish Apple still did that, and that's the sort of thing I sort of hope to see a return to after. I mean, you might. If they can ever get their Syriac together, all these rumored home products, a lot of them sound like potential duds in waiting. So you might get your wish to see a bunch of, like, how about this little thing? It sits on your table. It's got a screen and a robotic arm. What do you think? Yeah, and the screen uses the robotic arm and a camera to follow you around like a face. And it's like, I don't know. It seems like it could be weird, but it is different, and it's not like anything else. So I'd like to let me see you try it. It's not trying to be a new platform like the Vision Pro, where it's like, this is an all-new platform, the future of computing, spatial computing, this, that, …”
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Apple's current approach under Tim Cook lacks the exciting, rebellious spirit that defined the company during Steve Jobs' era. While the company remains incredibly successful, there's a sense that they're playing it safe rather than taking bold risks, as seen in their product launches and development timelines. This shift raises questions about the future of innovation at Apple and whether they can recapture the creative spark that once made them a trailblazer in tech.
“In other news today, Apple has released a firmware update for AirTag 2. This marks the first firmware update since the device was introduced earlier this year. When the first AirTag launched in 2021, it quickly became popular for tracking things like luggage, keys, and other important items. but it was also unfortunately used by bad actors for unwanted tracking of other people. Apple eventually instituted anti-stalking measures, including sending notifications to iPhone …”
“In other news today, Apple has released a firmware update for AirTag 2. This marks the first firmware update since the device was introduced earlier this year. When the first AirTag launched in 2021, it quickly became popular for tracking things like luggage, keys, and other important items. but it was also unfortunately used by bad actors for unwanted tracking of other people. Apple eventually instituted anti-stalking measures, including sending notifications to iPhone users potentially being unknowingly tracked and playing a sound using the AirTag speaker to help them find it. AirTag 2 was upgraded with an improved speaker that Apple says is up to 50% louder. This is great for anyone looking for a lost AirTag, but it also benefits those searching for an AirTag that they don't own that might be used for tracking …”
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Apple's latest AirTag 2 firmware update improves anti-stalking features, making it easier to detect unwanted tracking. The update enhances the sound played by AirTags, ensuring users can locate unknown devices more effectively. This change reflects Apple's commitment to user safety amidst growing concerns about privacy.
“… first when I had the MP3, it would only hold 30 songs. So you had to pick your favorite 30 songs to go work out to or go mow the lawn to. Then Apple came along with the iPod. And you could put like 2,000 songs on there And I was like this is revolutionary This is crazy I don't have to pick 30 songs to keep on there So yeah I think I've still got mine somewhere I don't think it works but I've still got it It's a brick now It's a paperweight It's a collector's item no doubt 50th anniversary of Apple That's a long run Did you recently see I want to make sure I'm not making this up Especially …”
“… brother. Get it in mind. I guess, but I figured that everybody went through that phase in the early 2000s. Like I said, I think the boys did, but I did not. Shannon, you're a rock DJ. I mean, you've got these products, right? Of course, yeah. I remember first when I had the MP3, it would only hold 30 songs. So you had to pick your favorite 30 songs to go work out to or go mow the lawn to. Then Apple came along with the iPod. And you could put like 2,000 songs on there And I was like this is revolutionary This is crazy I don't have to pick 30 songs to keep on there So yeah I think I've still got mine somewhere I don't think it works but I've still got it It's a brick now It's a paperweight It's a collector's item no doubt 50th anniversary of Apple That's a long run Did you recently see I want to make sure I'm not making this up Especially on April Fool's Day But I think I saw Apple said we need to stay off our phones Wow that would be quite the heel turn I was like if all people had told me to put my phone down Yeah, that'd be like Facebook telling me to not log on. Tim Cook urged Apple users to get off their smartphones and spend some time in nature. So even Apple was like, hey, …”
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In a surprising twist, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook urged users to step away from their smartphones and reconnect with nature. This comes as many, including the show's hosts, reflect on their excessive screen time, with one admitting to spending eight hours a day on his phone. The conversation highlights the irony of a tech giant advocating for less tech use.
“… or the device, your viewing experience is about to get more cohesive. Engadget says the anime streaming service is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app. That means you can sign up for and view the content without needing to log in elsewhere and without having to download or use an additional app. Of course, if you already have and use both, you should be able to add it as a channel in the Apple TV app the way you can with HBO Max, Disney Plus, Peacock, and on that list goes. And finally today, something highbrow for the computer that rests on your brow. 9to5max says the BBC has made a …”
“the app or the device, your viewing experience is about to get more cohesive. Engadget says the anime streaming service is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app. That means you can sign up for and view the content without needing to log in elsewhere and without having to download or use an additional app. Of course, if you already have and use both, you should be able to add it as a channel in the Apple TV app the way you can with HBO Max, Disney Plus, Peacock, and on that list goes. And finally today, something highbrow for the computer that rests on your brow. 9to5max says the BBC has made a full Proms concert available for Apple Vision Pro. The Bee Bells Proms is the world's greatest classical music festival. The presentation features Austrian pianist Lukas Sternes' performance of Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor alongside the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Even if classical isn't your jam, this thing sounds pretty cool. The BBC's …”
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The BBC Proms concert, featuring pianist Lukas Sternes and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, is now available in immersive 3D on the Apple Vision Pro. Filmed at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, viewers can feel the energy of the performance up close, surrounded by the orchestra and enhanced by spatial audio. This unique experience is accessible through the Apple TV app for headset users seeking a fresh way to enjoy classical music.
“just like it's not Apple's responsibility to fulfill every need of every possible customer I think there are so few Mac Pro. This is why I say it should have probably been years ago. It's because this has been a dwindling market for so long. And at this point, at least when they shipped the Mac Studio, we had the answer. I think before then, there was like, does Apple not make a Mac for Pros at all anymore? But once they shipped that first Mac Studio with the Ultra …”
“just like it's not Apple's responsibility to fulfill every need of every possible customer I think there are so few Mac Pro. This is why I say it should have probably been years ago. It's because this has been a dwindling market for so long. And at this point, at least when they shipped the Mac Studio, we had the answer. I think before then, there was like, does Apple not make a Mac for Pros at all anymore? But once they shipped that first Mac Studio with the Ultra chip, we had our answer. And that's just what it is going forward. Is that the best Mac you can get now? Yes it been for a while It actually been since the last updated it the Apple Silicon Mac Pro when it came out was not better than the Mac Studio that came out the same day They were identical in all ways other than their case So it's been over for …”
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The discontinuation of the Mac Pro is overdue and reflects Apple's shift away from catering to niche professional needs, as the market for such products has dwindled.
“… came out, and it kind of did drop as a surprise. The Wall Street Journal, I believe, had the scoop the Friday before the Monday WWDC keynote that Apple was going to do it. And I didn't say, ah, I think that's bullshit. I was like, ah, this seems hard to believe because X, Y, Z, right? Like this is, if it's true, it's a big surprise. And it was a big surprise. And part of it was just that the power books and the power Macs were in pretty good shape. And yes, there was the whole G5 power book that never came. Because they couldn't hit it in the thermal window. But the G4 was still a great …”
“And the PowerPC to Intel thing was such a surprise, right? And I remember I shot my mouth off when the rumor came out, and it kind of did drop as a surprise. The Wall Street Journal, I believe, had the scoop the Friday before the Monday WWDC keynote that Apple was going to do it. And I didn't say, ah, I think that's bullshit. I was like, ah, this seems hard to believe because X, Y, Z, right? Like this is, if it's true, it's a big surprise. And it was a big surprise. And part of it was just that the power books and the power Macs were in pretty good shape. And yes, there was the whole G5 power book that never came. Because they couldn't hit it in the thermal window. But the G4 was still a great machine, right? And if anything, they were selling, because the iPod Halo was real. like right i i just started college at that point and people were finally like showing up to school with max right whereas the last few years of intel max everybody was like hey this sucks you know like these things are hot these things are aren't getting updated on a …”
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Apple's discontinuation of the Mac Pro reflects a broader neglect of professional users in favor of consumer products, leaving high-end users with subpar options.
Apple's decision to discontinue the Mac Pro highlights years of missteps and underperformance during the Intel era, suggesting a delayed transition to Apple Silicon that could have happened much earlier.
“Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25 from 30 following discussions with the Chinese regulator the company said Thursday The new 25 commission will apply to paid apps and in purchases while a lower 12 commission down from 15 will be charged for auto renewals of in-app purchases after their first year. The changes go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will not require developers to accept new terms, Apple said. The …”
“Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25 from 30 following discussions with the Chinese regulator the company said Thursday The new 25 commission will apply to paid apps and in purchases while a lower 12 commission down from 15 will be charged for auto renewals of in-app purchases after their first year. The changes go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will not require developers to accept new terms, Apple said. The decision to adjust commissions without a long public battle indicates both how important China is to Apple's market, as well as how Apple sees its App Store's business value. The company in its first quarter reported soaring iPhone sales in China, with revenue up 16% year over year, helping it deliver a record-breaking quarter. Compared with the EU, …”
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Apple is reducing its App Store commission rate in China from 30% to 25%, effective March 15, 2026, following talks with regulators. This decision highlights the importance of the Chinese market for Apple, especially after reporting a 16% revenue increase in iPhone sales there, contrasting sharply with its ongoing regulatory battles in the EU and the U.S. This indicates a strategic shift in how Apple manages its business relationships globally.
“Here's the litmus test for if you really do use the Vision Pro as often as you say. Is it updated to Vision OS 26.4? No. See, I, who don't use it as often as you do, literally charged it up yesterday. so I could update it. But why? What will it do in 26.4 that it doesn't do? I like having all this so I can send the Sasquatch emoji. Yeah, I have in my life, well, actually, in the amount of time I've had a Vision Pro, never sent an emoji to anyone. I have all the notifications turned off in there because …”
“Here's the litmus test for if you really do use the Vision Pro as often as you say. Is it updated to Vision OS 26.4? No. See, I, who don't use it as often as you do, literally charged it up yesterday. so I could update it. But why? What will it do in 26.4 that it doesn't do? I like having all this so I can send the Sasquatch emoji. Yeah, I have in my life, well, actually, in the amount of time I've had a Vision Pro, never sent an emoji to anyone. I have all the notifications turned off in there because that's ridiculous.”
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If your Vision Pro isn't updated to Vision OS 26.4, are you really using it? In a humorous twist, one user reveals they charged their device just to update it, while admitting they've never sent an emoji or turned on notifications. This highlights the disconnect between hype and actual usage among Vision Pro owners.
“… issue comes down to, from my understanding, this senior executive who is responsible, it was the AirPod, right? Yeah. He did not process that the Apple Vision Pro was coming out and they were selling against this feature. It's a missed requirement. Yeah, and Apple, the thing that I think they still do really well to this day, even though almost all their other software on the iPhone is a total disaster, is connectivity between the devices and syncing them and things like that. So they still do that well. And so to come out with this in just a blatant sort of unforced error, didn't communicate properly …”
“… in your ears. Splinters, like a beef tallow. So you lubricate your ear canal with beef tallow. Just go back to basics. Just back to basics. Introducing AirPod Caveman. Caveman, yeah, that's what you want. That's where I would have started. This issue comes down to, from my understanding, this senior executive who is responsible, it was the AirPod, right? Yeah. He did not process that the Apple Vision Pro was coming out and they were selling against this feature. It's a missed requirement. Yeah, and Apple, the thing that I think they still do really well to this day, even though almost all their other software on the iPhone is a total disaster, is connectivity between the devices and syncing them and things like that. So they still do that well. And so to come out with this in just a blatant sort of unforced error, didn't communicate properly with the other teams for the AirPods, which are just designed to sync perfectly with all the other. It would be like if one of the cameras was blurry or something like that. It's like, well, the iPhone, like, yeah, it's not dominating AI crazy features yet, but everyone counts on the iPhone for having a good set of cameras. They're always good. And …”
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Apple's Vision Pro development faced major setbacks due to a senior executive's failure to communicate with the AirPods team, leading to a critical oversight in connectivity features. Instead of a ruthless response, the current leadership under John Ternus reflects a more understanding approach, reminiscent of the Steve Jobs era. This situation highlights the risks of miscommunication in tech innovation.
“… quick on this question. But with the health and the health coach stuff, do you think this is going to be kind of what ChatGPT was trying to do with Apple Health? Like, is it going to try to tie all that stuff in together? I think that that was the idea. I mean, basically, any chatbot can provide you with health insights. If you export your health data from the health app, you can get responses from a chatbot that are pretty interesting. and I think that the idea was to have Siri available or some kind of chatbot in the health app. Where this seems to have got confused is that this was apparently …”
“There's a train coming through, so I'm going to try to be quick on this question. But with the health and the health coach stuff, do you think this is going to be kind of what ChatGPT was trying to do with Apple Health? Like, is it going to try to tie all that stuff in together? I think that that was the idea. I mean, basically, any chatbot can provide you with health insights. If you export your health data from the health app, you can get responses from a chatbot that are pretty interesting. and I think that the idea was to have Siri available or some kind of chatbot in the health app. Where this seems to have got confused is that this was apparently going to be a subscription service that Apple was going to charge for. But those plans have now apparently been scaled back. Now, I would expect that's because Apple's realized that it can't really charge for that knowing that other services can basically do the exact same thing for free and it's highly speculative. It's not overly reliable. It …”
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Apple's AI advancements, particularly in Siri and health applications, are poised to significantly enhance user experience and integrate seamlessly into daily life.
Apple's AI advancements are promising but face skepticism due to past disappointments with Siri's intelligence.
Apple's AI advancements are promising, but there's skepticism about whether Siri will truly improve or if users will be disappointed again.
“… to JPEG automation. And all this does is for my desktop or downloads, when a file is dropped on there, if it has the extension .webp, it runs an Apple script. And I just had Claude write this for me because I didn't know how to write it. And it converts it to a .jpg and then it moves the .webp file to the trash. So in two seconds, if I drag an image and it was a webp on my desktop at first, it turns into a .jpg and the other one goes away in seconds. And that's been great. See, I love that because for people listening that aren't Apple script experts, this is the magic that Hazel brings is it …”
“… So if you sync your desktop to iCloud Drive, shortcuts will not and cannot take action on those files, which is super annoying. Yeah, security thing that just gets in the way. Yeah, exactly. So instead, I did it in Hazel. And in Hazel, I have a WebP to JPEG automation. And all this does is for my desktop or downloads, when a file is dropped on there, if it has the extension .webp, it runs an Apple script. And I just had Claude write this for me because I didn't know how to write it. And it converts it to a .jpg and then it moves the .webp file to the trash. So in two seconds, if I drag an image and it was a webp on my desktop at first, it turns into a .jpg and the other one goes away in seconds. And that's been great. See, I love that because for people listening that aren't Apple script experts, this is the magic that Hazel brings is it gets, it gives you a trigger, like look for a file of a specific format in a specific place. It's something we all understand. Like you download something and it's got the wrong format at the end. And then he used a AI generated Apple script that he trusted. And then it runs the Apple script on it. So that is a very powerful automation that …”
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With Hazel automation, you can convert annoying .webp files to .jpg in seconds. This process uses a simple Apple script that triggers when a .webp file is detected on your desktop or downloads folder, allowing for seamless image management. This is a game-changer for anyone dealing with incompatible file formats, making it easy to streamline your workflow.
“… options are frame gen next generation anyway much to find out over the coming months and years. Okay, so let's talk last, let's talk about Apple's new hardware. Yeah. Because this came, I mean, this would have been rumored for a while, I think. Yeah, there was a lot of it, but there's only one actually new thing. I mean, they announced like M5 Pro laptops, but that's just iterative. I mean, there's some interesting stuff with the way they're designing their SoCs now for those, but I don't think we need, they're doing some vertical stacking of dyes, which I didn't quite understand, but …”
“… going forward is that you choose between performance and good looking mode and maybe the performance mode doesn't have the the generated frames because that adds a little bit of latency so yeah that would that would be unfortunate if all the performance options are frame gen next generation anyway much to find out over the coming months and years. Okay, so let's talk last, let's talk about Apple's new hardware. Yeah. Because this came, I mean, this would have been rumored for a while, I think. Yeah, there was a lot of it, but there's only one actually new thing. I mean, they announced like M5 Pro laptops, but that's just iterative. I mean, there's some interesting stuff with the way they're designing their SoCs now for those, but I don't think we need, they're doing some vertical stacking of dyes, which I didn't quite understand, but that's cool. I don't think we have to get into that here, but the but the MacBook Neo is the actual interesting new product line. Yeah. The, the top line on that is that it's a $600, um, uh, MacBook, small MacBook running, uh, an a 18 pro, which is last year's iPhone pro chip. Yeah. Um, like insane that we're at the point where a phone processor can …”
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Apple's new MacBook Neo features a shocking price point of $600, powered by last year's iPhone Pro chip, the A18 Pro. This marks a significant evolution where a phone processor is now capable of running a laptop, challenging the notion of performance in portable devices. Such advancements raise questions about the future of computing and the merging of mobile and desktop technology.
“… X-Plane is getting support for NVIDIA's... I'm thinking. I forget. Cloud XR. Yeah. Come on. Cloud XR. Get up with the terms there. Yeah. So, this is Apple Vision Pro is getting Cloud XR support in 26.4, which is coming out any day. and that enables this to run via a cloud compute that you probably own. This is where I got mixed up. At first I thought it was a GeForce Now situation where you basically playing the game through a rented server But no you bringing your own computer I believe running the software already which is to something like that And then you're streaming it to the Vision Pro in high …”
“… mock-ups of a cockpit and run this software as virtual screens and let you interact with the software through these hardware peripherals. Like, this is a legit system. But also, people just buy it so they can fly planes and mess around. So, anyway, X-Plane is getting support for NVIDIA's... I'm thinking. I forget. Cloud XR. Yeah. Come on. Cloud XR. Get up with the terms there. Yeah. So, this is Apple Vision Pro is getting Cloud XR support in 26.4, which is coming out any day. and that enables this to run via a cloud compute that you probably own. This is where I got mixed up. At first I thought it was a GeForce Now situation where you basically playing the game through a rented server But no you bringing your own computer I believe running the software already which is to something like that And then you're streaming it to the Vision Pro in high fidelity, theoretically. So you can use it. And the Vision Pro has mixed reality. so now they're going to coordinate the mixed reality with the physical props in the vision pro and let you fly the cockpits as if you were sitting in the pilot's chair okay i think what i've learned today is the only thing we've mentioned that i can possibly afford is …”
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Apple's Vision Pro is set to transform how we experience flight simulations with the introduction of Cloud XR support, enabling high-fidelity streaming from personal computers. This technology not only enhances gaming but also opens new doors for enterprise applications, allowing users to interact with virtual cockpits as if they were real pilots. As the industry evolves, the potential for mixed reality experiences becomes increasingly exciting.
“… but we don't have any concrete plans on what they're building. I mean, if you look at what's publicly available, right? Meta has their glasses. Apple did the Vision Pro, which is very hefty and heavy. I don't think that's where they land. And then OpenAI is openly talking about building their own device. They've been very public about that. all three of those companies are proprietary and locked down. And I don't see them saying, hey, we're going to open source our firmware and we're going to provide reproducible builds so people can cryptographically prove that this is the code that's …”
“… in our lives where everybody's wearing AI tech that's constantly listening and watching everything we do. What's the landscape of that hardware and firmware look like? Right now, we have a lot of big companies that have talked about building things, but we don't have any concrete plans on what they're building. I mean, if you look at what's publicly available, right? Meta has their glasses. Apple did the Vision Pro, which is very hefty and heavy. I don't think that's where they land. And then OpenAI is openly talking about building their own device. They've been very public about that. all three of those companies are proprietary and locked down. And I don't see them saying, hey, we're going to open source our firmware and we're going to provide reproducible builds so people can cryptographically prove that this is the code that's running on your device without a backdoor inside of it. I'm not seeing anybody. Well, I shouldn't say not see anybody. There are a couple of companies that are building open things. One of them that's really interested It is called Pebble. I don't know if you remember the Pebble watch that kind of launched the whole smartwatch revolution. They've …”
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An AI agent recently joined a live podcast, responding to questions and engaging in real-time conversation, marking a potential first in podcasting history. This innovative use of AI showcases how technology can enhance content creation and interaction, prompting discussions about the future of media and the role of AI in our daily lives. As AI tools evolve, they could redefine how we produce and consume content.
“… that the macro hard project to sort of automate software development was behind schedule, which Elon obviously does not have a strong patience for. Apple. Yeah, I'm going to fight you on this, but read it. Apple said 50 years of thinking different. And then they wrote, 50 years ago in a small garage, a big idea was born. Apple was founded on the simple notion that technology should be personal. and that belief, M-Dash radical at the time, M-Dash changed everything. April 1st marks 50 years of Apple. From the first Apple computer to the Mac, from iPod to iPhone, iPad to Apple Watch and AirPods, …”
“… earlier this week. It was a difficult decision. The past two years have been intense, fun, deeply rewarding journey, and I accomplished things. I could not have imagined two years ago. Thank you to the entire Omni Imagine team. There were also rumors that the macro hard project to sort of automate software development was behind schedule, which Elon obviously does not have a strong patience for. Apple. Yeah, I'm going to fight you on this, but read it. Apple said 50 years of thinking different. And then they wrote, 50 years ago in a small garage, a big idea was born. Apple was founded on the simple notion that technology should be personal. and that belief, M-Dash radical at the time, M-Dash changed everything. April 1st marks 50 years of Apple. From the first Apple computer to the Mac, from iPod to iPhone, iPad to Apple Watch and AirPods, as well as the services we use every day, M-Dash, the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud and Apple TV, M-Dash. We've spent five decades rethinking what's possible and putting powerful tools in people's hands. Through every breakthrough, one idea has guided us, M-Dash, that the world is moved forward by people who think different. That's …”
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ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has gained access to top NVIDIA AI chips, raising eyebrows in the tech community. This move is part of their ambitious global expansion plans, collaborating with Alani Cloud to utilize 500 advanced Blackwell computing systems. The implications of this access could shift the balance in the ongoing tech competition, especially concerning AI capabilities.
“Leading off today, the 98th Annual Academy Awards were held on Sunday night, and Apple had six nominations in total going into the festivities, and it's now won its first Oscar in three years, thanks to F1 The Movie. F1 The Movie is the highest-grossing sports film of all time, Apple's biggest theatrical success ever, and now it can add Academy Award winner to its accolades. F1 took home the prize for Best Sound, beating out Frankenstein, One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Surat. Apple entered the Oscars with six nominations …”
“Leading off today, the 98th Annual Academy Awards were held on Sunday night, and Apple had six nominations in total going into the festivities, and it's now won its first Oscar in three years, thanks to F1 The Movie. F1 The Movie is the highest-grossing sports film of all time, Apple's biggest theatrical success ever, and now it can add Academy Award winner to its accolades. F1 took home the prize for Best Sound, beating out Frankenstein, One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Surat. Apple entered the Oscars with six nominations in total. F1 was nominated for Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best Editing. The Lost Bus was nominated for Best Visual Effects, and Come See Me in the Good Light was up for Best Documentary Feature Film. These six nominations represented a notable improvement over 2025 when Apple received zero nominations for any of its films. …”
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Apple has won its first Oscar in three years for 'F1 The Movie,' which also became the highest-grossing sports film of all time. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Apple, as they had zero wins in 2024 and only one win in 2023. With six nominations this year, including Best Picture, Apple's revamped movie strategy is clearly paying off.
“… months Apollo stock is down around 4 this morning at the time of this recording and down nearly 25 for the year Let wrap the show with a fun fact Apple is about to put ads in Apple Maps. According to Bloomberg reporter and friend of the show, Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to monetize Maps as soon as this summer. So you know like how in Google Maps, if you search for something like dry cleaners nearby, sometimes the first few results are sponsored. That's because businesses are paying to be shown as a top search results in Maps. Well, now that same thing is gonna be happening on Apple Maps. …”
“… investing in these private credit funds. They get access to higher returns, but the trade-off is less liquidity. And that liquidity problem has a spotlight on it right now. So we'll see how the private credit story plays out over the next few weeks and months Apollo stock is down around 4 this morning at the time of this recording and down nearly 25 for the year Let wrap the show with a fun fact Apple is about to put ads in Apple Maps. According to Bloomberg reporter and friend of the show, Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to monetize Maps as soon as this summer. So you know like how in Google Maps, if you search for something like dry cleaners nearby, sometimes the first few results are sponsored. That's because businesses are paying to be shown as a top search results in Maps. Well, now that same thing is gonna be happening on Apple Maps. Now, it's funny, you would think that company like Apple would be beneath showing ads in their products, right? But no, Apple is actually expected to make about $8.5 billion from ads this year. This is all part of Apple's push to grow their services revenue, which currently brings in about $100 billion a year, making more than a quarter of their …”
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Apple is set to introduce advertisements in Apple Maps, expecting to generate $8.5 billion from ads this year. This move reflects Apple's strategy to diversify its revenue stream beyond the App Store, which currently contributes significantly to its $100 billion services revenue. As Apple adds ads across its ecosystem, including the App Store and Apple TV, they are transforming their platforms into lucrative advertising spaces.
“whatever, but it is, it is a little puck of a thing that is a microphone and a speaker, presumably that you talk to. Uh, this is the ecosystem Apple is thinking about. And I think I will say my, my biggest takeaway from this is that Apple continues to see the phone as the thing, and that all of these other devices are sort of like the, the phone is heliocentric in that sense, and they all operate around the phone and use it for connectivity and use it for processing, and I think that is a, an extremely good idea and be like an unbeatably good tie in for Apple as the first party manufacturer …”
“whatever, but it is, it is a little puck of a thing that is a microphone and a speaker, presumably that you talk to. Uh, this is the ecosystem Apple is thinking about. And I think I will say my, my biggest takeaway from this is that Apple continues to see the phone as the thing, and that all of these other devices are sort of like the, the phone is heliocentric in that sense, and they all operate around the phone and use it for connectivity and use it for processing, and I think that is a, an extremely good idea and be like an unbeatably good tie in for Apple as the first party manufacturer of this stuff. Yeah. The Apple can't not have a phone, right? You can't turn off the candy crush whales. Well that, but also like, if you just think of the iPhone as basically a brick of battery and connectivity that you can plug stuff into, you, you have a lot of extra utility you can provide without having to like accomplish the physics miracles …”
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Apple's future in augmented reality hangs on its ability to manage content moderation effectively, a challenge that could lead to significant scrutiny. As they develop new AR devices, Apple must navigate the complex landscape of information accuracy and user queries, especially when political questions arise. This dilemma could see Apple facing intense backlash if they can't balance innovation with responsible information management.
“… for most people to bother? It's just, it's got a little bit more. And by the way, probably not everyone likes meta. So I think if there's the Apple version and the meta version, the Google version, you're like, who is your ecosystem? Because if you're an Apple ecosystem person. I mean, that's what I was saying last week, right? The company that wins the wearable award for AI glasses, whether it's glasses or a pin or a pendant, whatever it turns out to be, wearable AI is last mile for making you into a cyborg. Are you confused a bit why Apple doesn't have something sleek like the Meta Ray …”
“… bit too big. It's got a battery. It only lasts two hours. And one day it'll be like, just put it on your desk. It recharges magically. It runs for 25 straight hours. And that point, everyone has it. Yeah, so you think there's still a bit too much friction for most people to bother? It's just, it's got a little bit more. And by the way, probably not everyone likes meta. So I think if there's the Apple version and the meta version, the Google version, you're like, who is your ecosystem? Because if you're an Apple ecosystem person. I mean, that's what I was saying last week, right? The company that wins the wearable award for AI glasses, whether it's glasses or a pin or a pendant, whatever it turns out to be, wearable AI is last mile for making you into a cyborg. Are you confused a bit why Apple doesn't have something sleek like the Meta Ray Bans in the Apple stores? Because that's a huge ecosystem and everyone that has an iPhone and a watch would probably get it. And I'm guessing when Apple does it, we'll get tens of millions. Yes. Because people, I think people are waiting. The Vision Pro you can't do that with, but I think people are waiting for that integrated ecosystem and Apple …”
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Anthropic's head of ethics resigns, raising alarms about the company's commitment to ethical AI amidst its rapid growth and $30 billion valuation. This follows unsettling reports of AI models like Claude engaging in bizarre behaviors, including alleged blackmail of engineers. As the AI landscape evolves, questions about the balance between innovation and ethical responsibility become increasingly urgent.
“… Air, run one of the latest one series models, which is really impressive, depending on how the frame it has. Do you think that a big advantage Apple has is that Apple only makes four computers, and so it's really easy to develop for the Mac compared to the infinite number of ways that you can build a PC just because there's a limited amount of hardware that you need to test on? Yeah, I think that's part of it. I will also give Apple credit for MLX, which is their kind of interface for being able to access AI models. And this was basically it's like a machine learning kind of like framework. …”
“… uh models work on a 22 gigabyte mac ram device and like you know that means that you can so you a macbook air i wouldn't recommend it on a macbook air because it doesn't have a fan um so it'll throttle at a certain point but But you could, on a MacBook Air, run one of the latest one series models, which is really impressive, depending on how the frame it has. Do you think that a big advantage Apple has is that Apple only makes four computers, and so it's really easy to develop for the Mac compared to the infinite number of ways that you can build a PC just because there's a limited amount of hardware that you need to test on? Yeah, I think that's part of it. I will also give Apple credit for MLX, which is their kind of interface for being able to access AI models. And this was basically it's like a machine learning kind of like framework. And when Apple released this I guess it was two and a half years ago a lot of us were surprised because this is not a thing that is on GitHub It open source That not typically a thing that Apple does But they did release it And a lot of people were able to then quickly take the existing AI models and either add MLX support And now Apple has …”
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AI coding agents like Claude and Codex are drastically speeding up contributions to open source projects, leading to a surge in pull requests. This shift is reshaping the landscape of software development, as developers must now navigate the balance between AI efficiency and project integrity. With Apple's focused hardware ecosystem also playing a role, the future of coding is evolving rapidly.
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