In this lively discussion, guest Joanna Stern, a Wall Street Journal columnist and consumer tech expert, joins the hosts to share bold predictions for 2025. Topics include the potential acquisition of TikTok by Walmart and the fragmented future of social media. They debate the fate of smart home devices, tackling everything from algorithm control to the skepticism surrounding smart tech's trajectory. With humor and insight, they bounce ideas about AI advancements and the tech landscape's evolution, all while keeping an eye on who will score the most accurate predictions.

Tech reporters Joanna Stern, Nilay Patel, and Mark Gurman join Kara Swisher to discuss Apple's new Vision Pro, including its features, the $3500 price tag, and speculation about Steve Jobs' opinion on the device. They also explore challenges in app compatibility, privacy concerns, and Apple's flaws.

Joanna Stern, a tech columnist for the Wall Street Journal, dives into the quirky world of AI chatbots and their role as modern companions. She shares hilarious experiences and reflects on how these bots compare to classic sci-fi portrayals of AI. The discussion touches on the limitations of tools like Siri versus advanced models like ChatGPT. They also critique tech monopolies in the smart home scene and humorous anecdotes about navigating personal tech challenges, making it a lively exploration of the relationship between humanity and technology.

Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal columnist, co-hosts with Kara as they delve into topics such as Trump's mugshot merch, the best EVs on the market, Silicon Valley buying land in northern California, and the state of social upheaval in the U.S.

Joanna Stern, a Wall Street Journal columnist and tech enthusiast, joins the discussion to dive into the intricacies of the new iPhone 16 and her AI chatbot, Joannabot, designed to assist with buying decisions. They explore the unique features of Snap's new augmented reality spectacles and debate the evolving landscape of wearable tech. The conversation also touches on Instagram's privacy changes for teens and the impact of these transformations on social media dynamics, all with a delightful mix of humor and insight.

Tech journalist Joanna Stern discusses her viral Apple Vision Pro review, the use of AI by parents of Parkland victims to robocall politicians with AI voices of their children, and the backstory behind Google's move on from Bard. The hosts cover various AI topics including Google Gemini, AI chips, AI music from Suno, revenue sharing with voice model creators, and AI in Super Bowl ads.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, discusses the company's push to make Meta AI the world's most widely used AI assistant, despite some feature setbacks. Joanna Stern, a tech columnist, shares candid insights from her journey as an electric vehicle owner, revealing both surprises and regrets. The conversation also touches on the recent bipartisan passage of COPPA 2.0 and KOSA, aimed at enhancing online safety for children. It's a blend of tech innovation, personal experience, and crucial legislative updates.

Joanna Stern from the Wall Street Journal talks about her hands-on experience with the Vision Pro. They discuss big tech hearings, Meta's earnings report, Elon Musk's pay package, and Peter Thiel's involvement with the Olympics.

Kara, Scott and a handful of Friends of Pivot make some predictions about what 2022 has in store for the Metaverse, China, Apple and more.In this episode, we hear predictions from Co-Anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box Andrew Ross Sorkin, LightShed Partners’ Rich Greenfield, Senator Amy Klobuchar, author Cory Doctorow, WSJ Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern, NBC News Senior Business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, author Sheera Frenkel, and actor George Hahn.Send us your Listener Mail questions through our site, nymag.com/pivot and use Yappa to leave a video or audio message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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