Feb 9, 2024 · Episode 481

Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview, Adam Neumann’s WeWork Bid, and Meta’s AI Labels

3 predictions · 3–0 · 100% accuracy

Scott's predictions3

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset will be a commercial failure (a 'giant thud,' dead on arrival).
“I'm just doubling down. Apple's mixed reality headset is a giant thud. It's DOA,”
Tech · Judgment call · by Feb 9, 2025 (inferred)
Came trueResolved Mar 2024
Apple and Meta will eventually have successful products when they incorporate mixed-reality/AR technology into stylish eyewear (e.g., smart glasses) rather than headsets.
“I don't doubt that certain technology will waterfall into... I I think Apple will have a successful product as will Meta when they incorporate this technology in the micro cameras and the process and get to the point where you can elegantly incorporate this technology into a cool pair of Oliver Peoples glasses or Persols or, you know, Warby part, whatever it might be. That that is a winner.”
Tech · Judgment call · by Feb 9, 2026 (inferred)
Came trueResolved Sep 2025
Public and media discussion of Apple's Vision Pro will largely die down within a couple of weeks of this episode (by late February 2024).
“This is... They're gonna stop talking about this thing in a couple weeks.”
Tech · Judgment call · by Feb 23, 2024
Came trueResolved Feb 23, 2024