Dec 17, 2019 · Episode 66

What’s up with the China/US trade deal, why haven’t “smart guns” popularized, and who is going to stream the NFL?

1 prediction · 1–0 · 100% accuracy

Scott's predictions1

In 2020, there will be increased news coverage about Apple's relationship with China, including uncomfortable revelations about concessions Apple has made (e.g., on supply chain or privacy) to maintain its business there, and this coverage will be negative for Apple's reputation.
“I think we're gonna hear about Apple in China. Soon as the headline news and the noise around the tariffs, if at some point it goes away, The only big tech company that's been able to make any real or sustain inroads in China has been Apple because of its luxury status. But also, I what... I think Apple in China is gonna come up a lot. Because I wonder what has gone on in terms of their supply chain, in terms of privacy. And Tim toes a pretty, I don't wanna call it indignant, but a pretty righteous tone around his activities and his use it to his advantage. And I wonder what kind of deal with China he has struck. And I think we're gonna start hearing more uncomfortable things about what China has had to do to stay relevant and sell as many iPhones. I think there's no free lunch over there. Think a company that big is probably... We're gonna hear Apple and China in the news more in 2020. And it's not gonna be good for Apple.”
Tech · Judgment call · by Dec 31, 2020
Came trueResolved 2020