Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast How Much AI Will We WWDC?
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Jun 7, 2024 This week, the hosts dive into Instagram's unskippable ads and their implications for user engagement. They share laughter while discussing Microsoft's Recall security features and the potential privacy concerns tied to AI. Anticipation builds around Apple’s upcoming WWDC, exploring expected AI innovations and how they'll reshape the user experience. The lively banter includes soundboard nostalgia and a call to listeners for their favorite sound bites. Trivia and tech humor keep the conversation light and entertaining!
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Unskippable Ads on Instagram
- Instagram is testing unskippable ads, similar to mobile game ads.
- David, ironically, welcomes this change as he's trying to reduce Instagram usage.
Instagram's Ad Strategy
- Marques predicts unskippable ads will likely remain despite user complaints.
- Instagram will prioritize profit, even if some users leave due to the ads.
Instagram Ad Effectiveness
- Ironically, David finds Instagram ads effective, having bought several items.
- However, he believes unskippable video ads will be annoying and less effective.