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Our 2026 Bingo: iPhone Fold, AI Movies & Tim Cook Leaving Apple

02 January 2026 18:50 Stefanie Hetjens, Victor KĂĽnzig

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Welcome to the future! 🔮 Today we predict the biggest shifts in tech and video production for 2026. From the release of the iPhone Fold and the first fully AI-generated blockbuster, to the controversial death of the “Junior Editor” role — we cover it all.

Will Tim Cook step down? Will the EU mandate “Real Person” labels? Tune in to see what’s on our bingo card for the year ahead!

Episode Chapters

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00:00 Intro

01:36 YouTube Launches an AI Video Section

03:08 The First Major “AI Panic” & EU Regulations

05:26 The First Fully AI-Generated Hollywood Movie

06:30 The iPhone Fold & Tim Cook Stepping Down

08:28 Blackmagic Autofocus & Sony Global Shutter

10:18 The Fujifilm X-Pro 4 Is Released

10:50 Apple’s VR Sports Livestreaming Bundle

12:53 AI B-Roll Generation in Editing Software

13:52 The Death of the “Junior Editor” Role

16:53 Winning Client Pitches with AI Rough Cuts

17:42 Wrapping-Up & Goodbyes

About WOW Happens

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This is WOW Happens! A weekly podcast by Steffi and Victor, 2 friends who love to discuss video productions, the marketing behind them, and how technology changes it daily.

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