Author and New York University professor Melissa Schilling discusses traits shared by the world's greatest innovators. Topics include Meta's spending on virtual reality, the competition between Meta and Apple in the smart glasses market, lawsuits' impact on a company's valuation, and the benefits of AI for companies like NVIDIA.
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Meta's strong increase in ad revenue is positive, but future profitability from reality labs will be crucial for shareholder satisfaction.
The market competition between Meta and Apple in the augmented reality space remains uncertain, with each company offering different advantages and catering to different consumer segments.
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Meta's strong ad revenue and the caution surrounding it
Meta (formerly Facebook) has seen a strong increase in advertising revenue, with Gap advertising revenue up 24% year over year. However, analysts remain cautious due to the uncertain macro environment, including volatile interest rates and persistent inflation. While the increase in ad revenue is positive, more quarters of growth are needed to solidify the trend.
Meta's continued investment in reality labs
Despite the strong ad revenue, Meta continues to invest heavily in reality labs, with a $3.7 billion loss this quarter. The company aims to build out augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) capabilities, but some investors question the long-term return on investment. The substantial margin from the ad business allows Meta some leeway for losses, but future profitability from reality labs will be crucial for shareholder satisfaction.
Comparison between Meta's device offerings and Apple's potential impact
Meta's track record with devices has been mixed, with past offerings like the Facebook phone and Portal not achieving widespread success. In contrast, Apple's upcoming augmented reality device, the Apple Vision Pro, is generating excitement. While Apple's device is significantly more expensive, its reputation for sleek design and user experience may give it an advantage. However, Meta's more affordable offerings, such as the Meta Quest and Ray Ban Smart Glasses, could attract a different segment of consumers. Ultimately, the market competition between these two tech giants remains to be seen.
AI and its impact on different industries
AI is expected to have a transformative impact on various industries. Companies like NVIDIA, with their data processing capabilities, are well-positioned to benefit from AI implementation. Cloud service providers are likely to support businesses' adoption of AI, enabling them to utilize data more efficiently. Retail is one industry set to be completely transformed by AI, as it is heavily reliant on data analysis. However, the success of AI adoption also depends on a company's willingness to embrace change and invest in big systemic shifts.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why this quarter has been so good for ad revenue and if that might change. - How Meta’s spending on virtual reality could pay off. - If Apple or Meta will triumph in the great headset race.
(21:40) Tim Beyers talks with author and New York University professor Melissa Schilling about traits shared by the world’s greatest innovators.
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