So, How Much Did Your Seat Cost? (AVALON Podcast)
In the 31st episode of the AVALON podcast, Neil discussed the following topics/subjects:
What's on the Agenda (the bulk of the discussion modeled after Apple’s Monday morning meetings)
Neil's thoughts on LA Lakers in Apple Immersive Video.
Apple and Google officially announcing a partnership regarding Gemini models.
Chase to become the new issuer behind Apple Card.
Lighting Round (two topics two minutes each)
Apple unveils Apple Creator Studio
Apple Vision Pro Arcades?
Give Me a Break (something ridiculous that jumped out at me)
The NYT’s continued attempts to paint Apple in a negative light.
Tell Me More (something intriguing that has my attention)
Genuine storytellers, such as Adam the Woo, in a sea of AI slop.
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Chase to Take Over Apple Card From Goldman, Possible Apple Card Changes, A Different Sales Proposition for Apple Vision Pro?
Today's Above Avalon Daily update includes the following stories:
Chase to Take Over Apple Card From Goldman
Possible Apple Card Changes
A Different Sales Proposition for Apple Vision Pro?
We wrap up the first week of updates in 2026 with Apple Card. The update goes over Neil’s thoughts on news that Chase will officially be taking over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs. The discussion covers possible changes that will eventually come to Apple Card. We conclude the update with Apple Vision Pro. One comment that came in from a subscriber to yesterday’s LA Lakers in Apple Immersive Video discussion deserves our attention.
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