Big Technology Podcast Hands-On With the Vision Pro, Big Tech's Back in Washington, Elon Musk’s $55 Billion Payday — With Joanna Stern
Feb 2, 2024
Joanna Stern, an Emmy Award-winning journalist from the Wall Street Journal specializing in personal technology, shares her hands-on experience with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. She discusses the hype versus reality, examining practical challenges users face. The conversation also dives into the recent tech hearings in Washington, the implications of Elon Musk's staggering $55 billion payday, and the evolving landscape of social media feeds. Stern drives home critical points on corporate accountability and the societal impact of cutting-edge technologies.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Working with Vision Pro
- Joanna Stern used the Vision Pro with a Mac at work for a better monitor experience.
- Colleagues laughed and took photos, but she pretended not to notice.
Vision Pro Personas
- Apple's Vision Pro Personas, a 3D scan of your face, is receiving mixed reactions.
- Some find it amusing, while others deem it creepy or unflattering, impacting video conferencing.
Vision Pro Marketing
- Apple is heavily marketing Vision Pro despite it likely being a beta version.
- There are conflicting views on the target audience, causing confusion about its primary use case.