Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

The hosts discuss the potential of the Apple Vision Pro as a new computing platform and its impressive entertainment capabilities. They compare it to the iPhone and Newton, highlighting potential shortcomings. The difference in invention between the Newton and the iPhone is explored. The importance of the Vision Pro as a productivity device and the success of PCs in the workplace are also discussed.

Casey Neistat, YouTube personality and content creator, joins Ben and Andrew to discuss their first impressions of the Apple Vision Pro headset, including its design, comfort, and demo experience. They explore their visions of an ideal multi-screen workspace experience and discuss Apple's control over the platform. They also touch on wired headphones, Casey Neistat's video, and the compelling AR experience provided by the device.

In this entertaining podcast, the hosts discuss the discomfort of wearing the Vision Pro for long durations, the debate over Apple's 30% App Store commission, Netflix's foray into gaming, and offer advice on handling unsolicited parenting advice and flying with kids.

The podcast discusses the potential disruptive impact of AI video and the future of the App Store. They also explore Google's Lumiere and its revolution in content creation, highlighting the essential role of human storytelling in an AI-driven world.

Greg Peters, co-CEO of Netflix, discusses why Netflix partnered with WWE for live rights, the future of watching sports in VR, and recaps a week at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Apple's new App Store rules spark complaints, tech companies want Apple to launch Vision Pro without them, Supreme Court declines Apple-Epic case, critics unhappy about the 27% App Store tax.

Peacock makes history streaming NFL playoff game, OpenAI's partnership with Axel Springer, future of free markets and humans vs. software, challenges of accessing Peacock, speculation on its future, short-term incentives in entertainment business, reflections on streaming industry and OpenAI's partnership with Axel Springer

The podcast discusses the recent failures at Boeing, strategy lessons from the company's decline, challenges faced by the American industrial base, ESPN's college football investment, and the release date of the Vision Pro headset.

The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, comparing it to previous cases involving Google and Napster. The podcast explores the question of capability versus criminality, discusses the impact of OpenAI on the media industry, and delves into automated enforcement of copyright infringement. It also examines the potential consequences of legal action on large language models and the use of AI in law.

Celebrating the end of the year with reactions to streaming mergers, kitchen tech, worst decisions, MBA advice, Mac vs. PC, and more. Also, exploring the benefits of auto-deleting tweets, balancing online and real-world connections, and the importance of finance and accounting classes in business school.