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    #498: Leap the Uncanny Valley

    February 5th, 2024 · 121 minutes

    After a brief bit of DMA follow-up and a recap of Apple's quarterly financial results, the rest of the episode is all about our first few days with the Apple Vision Pro.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Myke met Tim and Joz – Instagram
    Apple reports nearly $120B quarter: Full charts – Six Colors
    This is Tim: Full transcript of Apple’s Q1 2024 analyst call – Six Colors
    Tim Cook teases AI, but won’t pick favorites – Six Colors
    Introducing Juno for Apple Vision Pro
    Why Tim Cook Is Going All In on the Apple Vision Pro | Vanity Fair
    NBA Apple Vision Pro Plans Could Include Additional Immersive Video – Sportico.com