MBW 908: Crisco & Karo - Vision Pro Privacy, European Union, Jon Stewart

02/13/24 • 116 min

Jason published his review of the Apple Vision Pro on sixcolors.com! Are there privacy concerns when using the Apple Vision Pro? Jon Stewart says Apple canceled his show because of "things that might get me in trouble." And iOS 17.4 adds a 'virtual card number' feature to Apple Cash.

Apple Vision Pro review: Eyes on the future.
Apple shares an in-depth look at Vision Pro privacy in new paper.
The Vision Pro's scary side effect: Apple's new VR goggles may rewire our brains in some unexpected ways.
Seeing the World through Digital Prisms: psychological implications of passthrough video usage in mixed reality.
Apple iMessage, Microsoft Bing dodge EU's big tech crackdown.
FCC commissioner wants to investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown.
Jon Stewart says Apple TV+ canceled his show because 'They didn't want me to say things that might get me in trouble.'
Apple overhauls its entire Windows app suite, including iCloud and Apple Music.
Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them.
iOS 17.4 adds new 'Virtual Card Number' feature to Apple Cash.
Apple releases a new 15-minute short film, shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
$300 Vision Pro developer strap is just an expensive USB2 device.
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable, not USB 2.0 only.

Picks of the Week:

Leo's Pick: A built-in workaround for applications hiding under the MacBook Pro notch.
Jason's Pick: Dial M for Murder
Andy's Pick: Superlist
Alex's Pick: Stalman Clamp

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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Apple Vision Pro review: Eyes on the future.
Apple shares an in-depth look at Vision Pro privacy in new paper.
The Vision Pro's scary side effect: Apple's new VR goggles may rewire our brains in some unexpected ways.
Seeing the World through Digital Prisms: psychological implications of passthrough video usage in mixed reality.
Apple iMessage, Microsoft Bing dodge EU's big tech crackdown.
FCC commissioner wants to investigate Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown.
Jon Stewart says Apple TV+ canceled his show because 'They didn't want me to say things that might get me in trouble.'
Apple overhauls its entire Windows app suite, including iCloud and Apple Music.
Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them.
iOS 17.4 adds new 'Virtual Card Number' feature to Apple Cash.
Apple releases a new 15-minute short film, shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
$300 Vision Pro developer strap is just an expensive USB2 device.
The Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap is Thunderbolt capable, not USB 2.0 only.

Picks of the Week:

Leo's Pick: A built-in workaround for applications hiding under the MacBook Pro notch.
Jason's Pick: Dial M for Murder
Andy's Pick: Superlist
Alex's Pick: Stalman Clamp

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly.

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MBW 907: I Left My Settings App in the Garage - More Vision Pro, Spatial Computing, Q1 2024

Jason, Alex, and guest Ray Maxwell have spent time with their Apple Vision Pros and share their thoughts on the device so far. Who would have thought the Vision Pro would scratch easily in a durability test? And an OLED iPad Pro is rumored to come out later this year with an expected price increase, but how much will the price of the iPad go to?

Jason Snell, Alex Lindsay, and guest Ray Maxwell share their thoughts on the Vision Pro after spending the weekend with the device.
This hospital system just bought 30 Vision Pro units and launched a new 'Spatial Computing Center of Excellence'.
Apple Vision Pro front glass easily scratched in durability test.
How to get an Apple Vision Pro demonstration.
Apple reports nearly $120B quarter: full charts.
Apple quadrupled its autonomous driving testing miles last year.
OLED iPad Pro price increase won't be as painful as initially rumored.
"Just peer-reviewed a forensic analysis in a case. The suspect mailed a package with a hidden Apple AirTag in it to a victim's old home address..."

Picks of the Week:

Jason's Picks: Juno and Runestone for Vision Pro
Andy's Pick: Ensemble for Vision Pro
Alex's Pick: Jig Space

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Ray Maxwell

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MBW 909: A $3,500 Cheeseburger - Quest 3 vs. Vision Pro, VirnetX, NBA & Apple

Zuckerberg gave his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro headset and firmly believes the Meta Quest 3 is the superior product: what a shock! Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge a 30% fee to advertisers that purchase boosted posts through Apple's App Store. Apple filmed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the Apple Vision Pro. And Apple finally confirms that you should not use rice to dry out your phone.

Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros
Apple Vision Pro supports Panavision 70 films.
Zuckerberg says Quest 3 is 'the better product' vs. Apple's Vision Pro.
EU to hit Apple with €500mn penalty in first ever music streaming fine.
Apple responds to Meta's plan to charge 30% fee on boosted posts purchased through App Store.
There's another fake cypto app on the App Store.
Supreme Court sides with Apple in $503M VirnetX lawsuit, ending decade-long battle.
Cox Communications wins order overturning $1 bln US copyright verdict.
Rice is not included in Apple's official guidance for a wet phone.
NBA Slam Dunk Contest filmed for Apple Vision Pro.
Usher takes fans behind-the-scenes of 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Apple Music mini-doc.
Apple Vision Pro 2 release date sooner than expected, insider claims.
Apple in 2023: The Six Colors report card.
Gruber: Apple was 'effectively forced' by China to bring RCS to iPhone.
Analyzing Apple Vision Pro as an accessibility engineer.
Apple Music Replay updated with monthly stats views, 2024 Replay Mix available starting today.