Techmeme Ride Home (BNS) Top 10 Tech Stories Of 2024 (On The Newsworthy Podcast)
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Dec 14, 2024 
Brian McCullough, host of the Tech Meme Ride Home and author of 'How the Internet Happened,' dives into the top tech stories of 2024. He discusses the mixed reception of Apple Vision Pro and Meta's Ray-Bans revolutionizing smart glasses. The rise of AI, with NVIDIA's pivotal role, is explored alongside breakthroughs in quantum computing and self-driving tech. The geopolitical tech rivalry, particularly between the U.S. and China, takes center stage, while also examining the potential TikTok ban and evolving cryptocurrency landscape. McCullough offers a glimpse into the tech forecast for 2025.
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Vision Pro's Disappointing Launch
- Apple's Vision Pro had high initial hype but sales faltered, reaching under 500,000 units.
- Apple's own marketing efforts for the product have been surprisingly limited.
Rise of Smart Glasses
- Smart glasses, unlike bulky computer-on-your-face devices, are gaining traction.
- AI enables this by needing only a camera, phone link, and AI system for functionality.
AI Investment Boom and NVIDIA's Rise
- Massive investments in AI are happening, but clear consumer-side profitability remains elusive.
- NVIDIA's dominance in AI hardware has propelled it to become the world's most valuable company.