FReality is a Virtual Reality and immersive tech podcast recorded live every other Saturday at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern, and 6pm in the UK. We cover the entire XR spectrum including VR, AR, and MR. Join us live or catch up with past video episodes on the FReality YouTube channel. Previously known as the VR Inside Podcast.
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Exploring sci-fi, fantasy and speculative films through the lens of imagination & imagery.
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Part of UMass Boston’s Philosophy Department, the Applied Ethics Center promotes research, teaching, and awareness of ethics in public life. In this podcast, Applied Ethics Center Director Nir Eisikovits hosts conversations on the intersection of ethics, politics, and technology.
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A Unique Critique of speakers. electionspeakers.com is a non-partisan source of information intended to help citizens make voting decisions regarding both Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates in the 2008 election. electionspeakers.com will provide objective analysis of the speaking skills of major candidates and others who may effect voting decisions. electionspeakers.com will provide special coverage of any debates conducted between candidates. In addition to the commentary express ...
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Ep 256 - Linkin Park, Neck Worn VR, and A Two-Faced RTS Game
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Linkin Park a Neck Worn VR device and a new VR RTS Game.*Release Date:* 07/09/2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Alien Abductions & Other Visitations, A Boston Sci-Fi Presents Podcast
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Visitors from another world are a relatively recent theme in movies that started in the 50s. Since then we have all sorts of illegal immigrants from genial neighbors to human eating nasties. Please join us as Simon Foster, Festival Director of the Sydney SciFi Film Fest and author Dan Kimmel probe #killerklownsfromouterspace, #attacktheblock, #paul…
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Ep 255 - World of Warcraft and Batman Invade Gamescom 2024
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Gamescom 2024 announcements.*Release Date:* 24/08/2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep 254 - PSVR2 PC Adapter and Gamescom 2024 Predictions
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses PSVR2 PC Adapter & Gamescom 2024 Predictions.*Release Date:* 10/08/2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep 253 - VR's Triple Threat: Yeeps, No Man's Sky and PSVR2 on Steam
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses VR's Triple Threat: Yeeps, No Man's Sky & PSVR2 on Steam.*Release Date:* 27 July 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep 252 - Machete Don't Text, He VRs: Vision Pro and Myst Riven
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Vision Pro & Myst Riven.*Release Date:* 13 July 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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TO SERVE MAN: Good Robots in Movies, a Boston SciFI Presents Podcast
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Humans make them and use them. They can be safe, clunky contraptions or svelte streamline bodies, but they are designed to make our lives better. And in the process we imbue them with our emotions and sometimes are neurosis. TO SERVE MAN looks at how robots are depicted in movies. Weighing in with commentary and humor are Alexis den Boggende, Bosto…
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MODERN CHARACTER ACTORS, Part 1, A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast
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You see their faces in movies and on TV. You hear their voices in animation, but you never quite know who they are. Listen in as film directors Hope Madden and David Giancola join MC Garen Daly as they try and define what a character actor is in the 21st century. Featuring #dickmiller, Catherine O'Hara, #jameshong, Keith David Brion James & more. P…
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Ep 251 - AWE 2024, UploadVR Showcase and Palmer's VR Comeback
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses AWE 2024, UploadVR Showcase & Palmer's VR Comeback.*Release Date:* 29 June 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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The Body Horrific: A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast
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There's horror and then there is BODY HORROR Listen in as film critic Alexis den Boggende and Broke Horror Fan creator Alex DiVincenzo explains;ain the difference. featuring Cronenberg' The Fly, The Human Centipede, Re-Animator, John Carpenter's The Thing with appearances by Tusk, Frankenstein, Altered States & Tetsuo. Maybe there is a fate worse t…
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Ep 250 - PSVR2 on Sale, Google AI goes Rogue
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses PSVR 2 sales and the crazy Google AI.*Release Date:* 1 June 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Danger Ahead: On Harlan Ellison with Nat Segaloff, A Boston SciFi Podcast
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May 27, 2024 would have been Harlan Ellison's 90th birthday. To appreciate this seminal writer, Boston SciFi talks with noted author Nat Segaloff on his book A LIT FUSE and his relationship with Harlan. We talk #StarTrek, #ScoobyDoo, #OuterLimits, #Terminator, lawsuits and more. Inside stories and funny moments all about one of speculative fiction'…
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Ep 249 - Xenomorphs, Vigilantes, and Horizon OS
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses Xenomorphs, Vigilantes, and Horizon OS.*Release Date:* 4 May 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Summer Movie Preview 2024: A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast
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The Hollywood pundits are holding their breath as studios release films this summer of 2024. We're in the post-Covid period. Hollywood is just coming out of production delays from the various strikes and a lot is riding on whether or not audiences will return to the cinemas. Listen in as film critic Erin Underwood and Boston Hassle lead film review…
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Ep 248 - Robocalypse Now: Meta's AI Assistant, Boston Dynamics, and VR Games
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses Meta's AI Assistant, Boston Dynamics, and VR Games.*Release Date:* 20 April 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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As humans, sinister robots have been around since the days of Edison. We see them in the malfunctioning Yul Brenner of WESTWORLD, or the single-minded killing machine of THE TERMINATOR, or Alicia Vikander's AI powered humanoid in EX MACHINA or the nascent super intelligence of Ultron . They threaten us. Host Garen Daly dives into this world of emot…
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They challenge the powers that be. They lead revolutions. And the score big at the box office. Often these films come in blockbusters like #DUNE, #STARWARS and more. Sometimes they come in smaller, sharply focused films like #MIDNIGHTSPECIAL or #CHILDRENOFMEN. Join us, as we genuflect into the realms of science fiction through the complexities of b…
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Ep 247 - XReal Air 2 AR Glasses, Apple Spatial Personas and the Future of Virtual Ads
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses XReal Air 2 AR Glasses, Apple Spatial Personas and the Future of Virtual Ads.*Release Date:* 6 April 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep 246 - VR GDC 2024 Highlights, PSVR 2's PC Pivot, and Netflix's "3 Body Problem"
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses VR GDC 2024 Highlights, PSVR 2's PC Pivot, & Netflix's "3 Body Problem".*Release Date:* 23 March 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep 245 - PSVR 2 PC Support Coming!? Meta Ray-Bans Field Test, New VR Games and AI
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses PSVR 2 PC Support Coming, Meta Ray-Bans Field Test, New VR Games & AI.*Release Date:* 24 February 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep 244 - Apple Vision Pro Impressions with Alter Ego Mike
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Apple Vision Pro with our previous host Mike from Virtual Reality Oasis who returns for a guest appearance!*Release Date:* 10 February 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Meet the Film Directors of SF49 - Documentarians
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Lisa Downs & David Weiner are documentary filmmakers specializing in genre films and the 1980s. Lisa produces and directs the LIFE AFTER SERIES, specifically LIFE AFTER THE NAVIGATOR & LIFE AFTER THE NEVERENDING STORY. David's docs are IN SEARCH OF, specifically IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW & IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS. Joining them is Festival Director Garen …
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Ep 243 - Apple Vision Pro Pre Orders Open and Palworld in UEVR
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Apple Vision Pro Pre Orders and Palworld in UEVR*Release Date:* 25 January 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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The 49th Boston Science Fiction Film Festival kicks off on Valentine's Day with the Cyberpunk Sweethearts Ball celebrating love in an AI world. Event Director Jackie Kern joins cyberpunk maven and DJ Sir Richard with a behind the scenes look at what it takes, and who will be coming to this inaugural event. Garen Daly, Festival Director, is the MC. …
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Ep 242 - Breaking Down the Biggest XR Reveals at CES 2024
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Biggest XR Reveals at CES 2024*Release Date:* 13 January 2024 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep 241 - The Greatest VR Hits of 2023
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the greatest VR hits of 2023.*Release Date:* 30 December 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Inside the MARATHON A BostonSciFi Presents Podcast
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It's the original binge view, now in its 49th year. 24 hours of cinematic overload featuring science fiction films. Listen as the organizers explain how they program and create this one of a kind event. They will be unveiling this year's lineup of 13 features while explaining why they are so passionate about this annual event. It is about imaginati…
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Ep 240 - H3VR with Anton Hand, Asgard's Wrath 2 and Xbox Cloud Gaming
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses Asgard's Wrath 2 and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Also a special guest, Anton Hand, joins the show to talk about Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and other topics.*Release Date:* 16 December 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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It's Not Such A Wonderful, Christmas, A Boston SciFi Presents podcast
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Santa isn't always naughty 'n nice. Sometimes he's something entirely different. Sometimes, he takes on a certain vengeful guise in Nakatomi Tower. Sometimes his naughty streak gets downright nasty, Tune in as Boston SciFi Presents a holiday special, ITS NOT SUCH A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS with special guests horror director PETER STRAY and film aficion…
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Ep 239 - Varjo XR-4 Specs & Steam Link Released for Meta Quest
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses Varjo XR-4 Specs and Steam Link which released for Meta Quest*Release Date:* 02 December 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Godzilla God of Destruction, A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast
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Since 1954, Godzilla, nee Gojira, has been a cautionary tale about humanity's hubris and the consequences of war. Godzilla has evolved, morphed, trivialized and seems to be returning to its base Kaiju form. In this Boston SciFi Presents podcast guest Oscar Goff (Boston Hassle film critic) and Jeremy Robinson (novelist & screenwriter) reveal their i…
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Ep 238 - The VR Brotherhood Rises! Discussing AC Nexus, AZ Sunshine 2 and Meta
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses AC Nexus, AZ Sunshine 2 and Meta.*Release Date:* 18 November 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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The Case for a UBI: A Conversation with Scott Santens
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In our final episode in our mini-series on the future of work, we are joined by universal basic income (UBI) advocate and writer Scott Santens. Scott is the founder and president of the Income To Support All Foundation (ITSA Foundation), the Senior Advisor for Humanity Forward, and he also serves on the board of directors of the Gerald Huff Fund fo…
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Kick back. Take a long slow toke and hold it, while Boston SciFi takes a close eye to stoner films. From REEFER MADNESS to the BIG LEBOWSKI, we'll ride the arc of fear all the way to laid back coolness. We talk film, but also the political, cultural and changing currents of cannabis. Joining us is Joyce Gerber, creator of THE CANNA MOM SHOW and Ale…
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Ep.237 - Hold On Tight: Ghostbusters, Meta Updates, and Coaster Mania
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses Ghostbusters, Meta Updates, and Coaster Mania.*Release Date:* 04 November 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Breaking Things at Work: A Conversation with Gavin Mueller
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Our fourth episode of our mini-series on the future of work features Gavin Mueller, Assistant Professor of New Media and Digital Culture at the University of Amsterdam and the author of Breaking Things at Work: The Luddites Are Right About Why You Hate Your Job. We speak with Gavin about the history of the Luddite movement, technological unemployme…
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Ep.236 - Inside Meta's Vision: Quest 3, Ray-Ban, and Horizon Impressions
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Quest 3, Ray-Ban, and Horizon. *Release Date:* 21 October 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the Gods and gave it to humanity. Ever since then, humans have grappled with the ambivalence of technological advancement and the sometimes inherent destructiveness of that which was created. This is no more evident than in films about, or featuring atomic bombs. From THE BEGINNING OF THE END (1947) to OPP…
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The Golden Age of Slashers! A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast
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Something happened to movies in the 1980s. There was a sudden spate of cheaply made, sometimes poorly acted films centered around bloody deaths. The slasher movie hit the screen and it struck deep into our collective psyche. Here to read the entrails and enlighten us is film director Hope Madden (Obstacle Corpse) and Boston Hassle Film critic Alexi…
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The Value of Idleness: A Conversation with Brian O’Connor
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In the third episode of our mini-series on the future of work, we are joined by Brian O'Connor, Professor of Philosophy at University College Dublin. Brian and I discuss the value of idleness in our lives, the burnout caused by the work ethic, and the pressure to view oneself as a project to be continuously realized. We discuss the goods of learnin…
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Ep.235 - The Atom Takeover: Quest 3, Meta Connect, and a SteamVR Update
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In this episode, Atom takes over the FReality crew to discuss The Meta Quest 3, Meta Connect and the SteamVR Update. *Release Date:* 7 October 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep.234 - The Jose Takeover: Varjo Slash, Atom's Pimax Crystal Hands-On and More
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In this episode, Jose takes over the FReality crew to discuss Varjo Slash, the Pimax Crystal Hands-On & More. *Release Date:* 23 September 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Meaningful Work: A Conversation with Andrea Veltman
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In our second episode of our mini-series on the future of work, we are joined by Andrea Veltman, Professor of Philosophy at James Madison University. We speak with Andrea about what it takes for work to be meaningful, if meaningful work is available to all, and what kinds of economic and social changes are necessary to help others find meaningful w…
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Boston SciFi's latest video podcast is up! We're talking DRIVE-IN MOVIES with film director David Giancola and festival programmer Melissa Starker. On the menu is Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Gator Bait, Night of the Living Dead, Porky's and The Blob, with cameos from Targets, Enter the Dragon and more. It ain't just the films, its what they mean and h…
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Making Light Work - A Conversation with David Spencer
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In the first episode of our mini-series on the future of work, we are joined by University of Leeds economist David Spencer. We discuss the experience of alienated labor under contemporary capitalism, the importance of work for meaning and dignity in our lives, and the reduction of the working week. Spencer persuasively makes the case for less but …
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Ep.233 - Becoming Cyborgs with Jizai's Robo Arms and Next-Gen XR Standards
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the becoming Cyborgs with the Jizai's Robo Arms and Next-Gen XR Standards. *Release Date:* 9 September 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep.232 - Gamescom VR Reveals & Leaked Quest 3 Unboxing
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Gamescom VR reveals and the leaks regarding Quest 3. *Release Date:* 26 August 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep.231 - Rokid Max Review and a Sprinkling of VR News
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses the Rokid Max and a sprinkling of VR news. *Release Date:* 12 August 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Ep.230 - VRTO 2023, Lume Pad 2, and My X
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In this episode, the FReality crew discusses VRTO 2023, Lume Pad 2, and My X.*Release Date:*29 July 2023 on https://www.youtube.com/freality/liveBy FReality Crew
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Going Ape! A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast
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From King Kong in 1933 to Rise of the Planet of the Apes, films have used simians as stand-ins for racism, colonialism and even lawyers. Please join film review Erin Underwood and Boston Hassle critic Oscar Goff as they look at the evolutionary of apes on screen. MC: Garen Daly; Producer: Irene Leite; Director: Mark Sherwood Next: Atomic Bombs Comi…
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