Daily Tech News Show 2025 Tech Predictions Results - DTNS 5175
Dec 30, 2025
The panel reflects on their past tech predictions for 2025, revealing a mix of hits and misses. Sarah discusses the mixed reception of her Vision Pro and robo-taxi expansion forecasts. Rob covers the complexities of return-to-office trends and critiques Apple Intelligence’s failure. David analyzes the backlash against deepfakes, and Justin muses on AGI and media consolidation effects. The hosts engage in lively debates about agentic AI and security predictions, wrapping up with final scores and insights for future tech predictions.
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Vision Pro Stayed Premium
- Apple kept developing VisionOS but did not ship a cheaper Vision Pro in 2025 despite speculation and chatter.
- Sarah Lane admitted she was wrong about a sub-$1,000 Vision Pro and accepted partial credit for ongoing OS development.
Robo-Taxis Expanded Regionally
- Autonomous robo-taxi services expanded in many markets but adoption remained highly regional in 2025.
- Panelists agreed service footprints grew, yet human drivers remain common, especially in suburban and Midwest areas.
Seeing Waymos Normalize In Austin
- Tom Merritt described seeing multiple Waymo and robo-taxi vehicles at a four-way stop in Austin, making them feel normal rather than novel.
- He noted the moment when such vehicles stopped being odd to him happened quickly over a month.