

498: Leap the Uncanny Valley
Feb 5, 2024
The podcast discusses Apple's quarterly financial results, including positive growth for iPhone and Mac but decline for iPad and wearables. The hosts share their impressions of the Apple Vision Pro VR headset and discuss comfort and design of VR headset straps. They also talk about the eye and hand tracking capabilities of the Oculus Quest, Zoom's background feature, and the need for an API for immersive environments. Additionally, they mention using a 30-inch screen with a Mac, the ease of using the control center trick, and immersive videos on the Vision Pro. The episode concludes with their initial impressions and excitement about the future potential of the product.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
App Store Fees and Apple's Terms
01:58 • 7min
Meeting Tim Cook at Apple Vision Pro Store
09:16 • 8min
Apple's Financial Performance in Q1 2024
17:06 • 11min
Fitbod ad and impressions of Apple Vision Pro
28:18 • 3min
Comfort and Design of VR Headset Straps
31:17 • 16min
Eye and Hand Tracking on Oculus Quest
47:33 • 19min
Zoom's Background Feature, Apple's Virtual Environments, and Sponsor Ad
01:06:49 • 4min
API for Immersive Environments
01:10:25 • 19min
Using a 30-inch screen with a Mac
01:29:45 • 6min
Ease of Control Center Trick, Sponsor Ad for Squarespace, and Immersive Videos on Vision Pro
01:36:10 • 4min
Virtual Reality Demo Reel and Alicia Keys
01:39:44 • 15min
Initial Impressions and Future Potential
01:54:23 • 7min