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John Ternus has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Apple, following a 25-year career at the technology company. Palmer Luckey highlighted Ternus's experience, noting that his only non-Apple position was with Virtual Research in the late 1990s, where he worked as a lead mechanical engineer on VR headsets. Luckey referenced his own connection to the field, recalling his acquisition of the V8 headset designed by Ternus during his time at Virtual Research. Apple's announcement signals a continuation of internal leadership, with Ternus bringing deep company experience to the top executive role.
Luckey has previously collaborated with West Point cadets on technology projects through Anduril, as detailed in a recent partnership announcement. He has also appealed to amateur astronomers to submit unusual observations for review by his team, according to a separate outreach effort. These activities reflect his ongoing involvement in technology and research initiatives.