Techmeme Ride Home Fri. 12/02 – Will 2023 Be The Year Of The Headset Wars?
Dec 2, 2022
Apple is ramping up development of its mixed-reality headset, eyeing a major launch next year. Elon Musk had to block Ye from Twitter, while Future, a tech publication, is shutting down. A new method for wireless electricity might finally bring Nikola Tesla's dream to life. Airplane mode could soon be a thing of the past with EU regulations allowing in-flight calls. Meanwhile, the podcast offers insights on how AI and autonomy could reshape elder care, particularly for dementia patients.
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2023: The Year of Headset Wars?
- Apple is expected to define the mixed reality headset market, as they often do with new technologies.
- This could spark "headset wars" with Meta and other players in 2023.
Elon Musk Suspends Ye on Twitter
- Elon Musk had to suspend Ye's Twitter account for violating rules against inciting violence.
- This highlights the challenge of content moderation, even for free speech absolutists.
Future Shuts Down
- Andreessen Horowitz's tech publication, Future, is shutting down due to waning reader interest after initial optimism.
- This closure follows a trend of declining website visits and a lack of new content.
