AI Ramblings: Episode 35
Keywords
AI, technology, Apple, social media, devices, 2026, Moore’s Law, memory shortage, content creation, predictions
Summary
In this episode, Michael Parekh and Neil McWanna discuss the future of AI in 2026, focusing on key themes such as the impact of Moore’s Law, Apple’s AI strategy, the evolution of social media content, and anticipated AI devices and services. They explore the challenges posed by memory shortages and the implications for device pricing, as well as the potential for AI to reshape user interactions and content creation. The conversation concludes with their personal obsessions and predictions for the upcoming year.
Takeaways
The global shortage of AI memory will impact device prices.
Apple’s AI strategy needs to resonate with the general public.
AI-generated content is becoming prevalent in social media.
Voice technology is the next frontier in computing.
AI slop is a complex issue that needs nuanced understanding.
2026 will see significant advancements in AI devices.
The creator economy is thriving and evolving with AI.
CES 2026 will showcase innovative AI technologies.
AI-first devices are a major focus for tech companies.
The geopolitical landscape will affect AI development.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections
04:50 The Impact of Moore’s Law and AI Memory Shortages
10:07 Apple’s AI Strategy and Public Perception
14:59 AI in Social Media and Content Creation
19:44 Anticipated AI Services and Devices for 2026
24:56 Obsessions and Predictions for 2026
Biggest AI QUESTIONS OF 2026:
KEY AI Data Center & Gadget headwind for 2026: Memory Shortages and Price Increases:
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Tom’s Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/perfect-storm-of-demand-and-supply-driving-up-storage-costs
Neal:
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Can Apple convince the public on AI?
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AI-RTZ #859:
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How does AI continue to affect social media in 2026?
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AI-RTZ #855:
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Michael: AI-RTZ 2026 #949:
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Will AI Data Centers & Power get to Scale through 2025 by Financial Markets?
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AI-RTZ #938:
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Will US/China thread the needle through 2026?
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AI-RTZ #888:
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Who will lead by the end of 2026, OpenAI, Google or Apple? Or someone else?
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AI-RTZ #917:
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Most anticipated services and devices in 2026
Neal & Michael
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AI revamped Siri, Alexa, and Google devices in the home and beyond:
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The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/tech/845958/ai-smart-home-broken
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AI-RTZ #865:
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AI powered Bifolds and Trifolds: Samsung, Google, Apple?, and China
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Smart Glasses from Google and Apple vs Meta
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AI-RTZ #863:
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New AI Services 2026
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AI-RTZ #945:
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Other AI Devices and Wearables: Apple et al.
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AI-RTZ #944:
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OBSESSIONS OF 2026:
Neal: What does Jony Ive (& OpenAI’s) vision for the next generation of computing look like?
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AI:RTZ #872:
Michael:
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CES 2026 next week. What to expect: Nvidia keynote Jan 5 by Jensen Huang
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What to expect at CES 2025: https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/ces-2026-everything-were-expecting-from-techs-biggest-conference-in-january-120000106.html
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Nvidia at CES 2025 retrospective:
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Smartphone Bookends 2026:
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Samsung moved from January to February: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2025/12/27/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-release-date-launch-date-galaxy-unpacked-delay/
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Apple still September 2026: The Apple Fold Phone!: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-fold-3d-printed-mockup-gives-us-first-glimpse-at-what-apples-foldable-phone-could-look-like
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Valve’s Steam Machine and GTA 6
