Best Quicktime Podcasts (2024)

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509: Save the Fines 1:35:02

18m ago1:35:02

1:35:02

The world's foremost e-reader podcast returns, but we also take time to talk about the appeal of retro game emulators, iPad and iPhone rumors, and the possible end of Apple's leather replacement material. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ladder: Flexibl…

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508: You’re Judging It Wrong 1:27:12

3d ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Skepticism about the future of the Vision Pro and brutal reviews of the Humane Ai Pin make us discuss misguided expectations and the power of the smartphone duopoly. We also attempt to decode reports of new M4 Mac chips. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Sanebox: Clean u…

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507: Differently Social 1:48:55

16d ago1:48:55

1:48:55

Subtitle: When I Quote Mary Poppins Quoting Cinderella Casey Liss joins Myke to discuss Apple's new Spatial Personas for visionOS, and their thoughts on an immersive experience from... Gucci? Also, emulators are coming to the App Store, and Myke wants to check Casey's vibe. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan wh…

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506: Legacy When? Legacy Now? 1:40:50

17d ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Subtitle: Let's Go Snell! We often cite anonymous reports about Apple's future, but where do those reports come from? We discuss of the value and ethics of Apple rumor coverage. Also, we've seen the latest Vision Pro immersive video and have strong opinions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up f…

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505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft 1:33:48

24d ago1:33:48

1:33:48

Subtitle: You Can't Arm a Hammer The U.S. Department of Justice joins the European Commission in contributing to Apple's legal troubles; and in a surprise, pre-emptive move, we attempt to predict the future of the iPad via a draft! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using co…

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504: Tone 47 1:24:01

1M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Is Apple working with Google on its A.I. strategy? We break down what that might mean for the future of Apple's platforms--and why it might make a lot of sense. And in Europe, Apple continues to alter its App Store rules. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro wh…

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503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field 1:39:15

1M ago1:39:15

1:39:15

We discuss Apple's latest embarrassing and unnecessary policy stumble in Europe, and then explain how Jason's full review of the M3 MacBook Air managed to kill his home network. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off you…

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502: It's the Way Towards Colour 1:24:35

2M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

It's time to say goodbye to the M1 MacBook Air (hello, new M3 models!) and our Upshift segment (RIP Apple Car project), but our in-depth coverage of Apple being regulated and fined by the European Commission rolls on! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership…

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501: The Perfect Noodling Computer 1:41:36

2M ago1:41:36

1:41:36

We discuss what an iOS release focused on AI features might look like, check in on our ongoing Vision Pro experiences, and discuss what the Apple Sports app might mean for Apple's sports ambitions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Brin…

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500: Core Face/Peripheral Face 1:41:59

2M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

Subtitle: D Episode 500 prompts us to revisit predictions from episode 400 and make some new ones for episode 600. Myke also reveals his votes in the annual Six Colors Report Card and Jason adds some ratings of his own. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when…

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499: We Have All the Cushions 1:46:29

2M ago1:46:29

1:46:29

After some brief European DMA follow-up, we dive deep on our extended impressions of the Vision Pro and visionOS, including Jason's full review. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and…

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498: Leap the Uncanny Valley 2:01:29

2M ago2:01:29

2:01:29

After a brief bit of DMA follow-up and a recap of Apple's quarterly financial results, the rest of the episode is all about our first few days with the Apple Vision Pro. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN…

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497: The Poison Pill 2:03:25

3M ago2:03:25

2:03:25

Just before launch, Jason has some second impressions of the Apple Vision Pro. But before the new-platform excitement starts, there's the matter of Apple's response to the EU and a complicated set of new iOS policies and features. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Ooni Pi…

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496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft 2:28:11

3M ago2:28:11

2:28:11

Celebrating 40 years of the Mac, we've gathered an all-star panel of longtime Mac users to pick the best Macs, Mac software, and Mac accessories, as well as induct a few events or devices into the Mac Hall of Shame. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you…

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495: Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong 1:29:24

3M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Vision Pro orders are happening this Friday, with the product shipping in a few weeks. We break down Apple's announcement strategy and our reactions to the reactions to the news. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get …

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494: Copyright Violation Machine 1:25:17

3M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Jason and Myke are back just in time to miss the Vision Pro shipping news, but they've still got time to catch up on the news they missed and preview their expectations for the year to come. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get…

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493: Upgradies Hall of Fame 1:16:18

4M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Happy New Year! In this extra-special episode, Jason and Myke pick their favorite Upgradies winners of the past ten years in each Upgradies category. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an ext…

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492: The 2023 Upgrade Holiday Special 1:10:59

4M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Subtitle: The rise and fall of the Color Czars Twitter was dead, to begin with. Five years later, we look at the Ghost Of Apple Future from a different perspective. There's also some Holiday Ask Upgrade. And who let that history podcast in here? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you.…

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491: The 2023 Upgradies 1:57:41

4M ago1:57:41

1:57:41

Subtitle: Upgradies X It's time for the 10th Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2023, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tas…

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490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers 1:40:14

4M ago1:40:14

1:40:14

John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss Beeper, this week's Apple OS updates, next year's expected Apple hardware (including iPads, Macs, and Vision Pro), and the power of the defaults on macOS. Also: How to eat cereal. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. ExpressVPN: High-Spe…

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489: The Future Is on CompuServe 1:51:43

5M ago1:51:43

1:51:43

Myke returns to the show to discuss chip packaging (in the U.S.A.) and the potential of AI models to make using a computer easier. Then, by request, we spend some time talking about how we got into this business. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Memberf…

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488: The New Numbers 1:46:50

5M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

Subtitle: 2023 Upgrade Cybercast James Thomson joins Jason to celebrate Cyber Monday, generate an Apple Buying Guide, grapple with subscription (and human) burnout, and explore spatial videos and the current state of visionOS development. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators,…

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487: Under the Thumb of Qualcomm 1:42:15

5M ago1:42:15

1:42:15

The possibilities that Apple will release a lower-cost MacBook, Apple's difficulties in building a 5G radio to rival Qualcomm, Apple attempts to appease the EU by adopting RCS, and all hell breaks loose with OpenAI. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. …

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486: On the Side of Reality 1:47:21

5M ago1:47:21

1:47:21

Spatial videos on iPhone, 2024 iPad updates, the Apple Watch as a health device, Apple pausing iOS development to fix bugs, the potential of AI interfaces, and the meaning of the "pro" label. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor…

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485: Best Witch and Beast Feature 1:39:56

5M ago1:39:56

1:39:56

Jason has reviewed the new M3 iMac and M3 MacBook Pro, and Myke asks him for all the details. We also discuss why the large-iMac era is at an end, and review Apple's recent quarterly financial results. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Squarespace: Save 10% off your firs…

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484: Space Grayer 1:58:45

6M ago1:58:45

1:58:45

Jason got to spend some time with the new M3 iMac and MacBook Pro, and returns to spill the details! We delve into the differences between chips in the M3 family, the curious case of the new low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, and much more. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ladder: Flexible life insurance in minutes. DeleteMe: Remove your personal…

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483: The 2023 October Event Draft 27:42

6M ago27:42

27:42

Apple has announced a "scary fast" new product announcement, and so Myke and Jason have convened an emergency session to draft what they think will happen at next Monday's mysterious event. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Upgrade+: Get longer episodes, with no ads. Just $5 a month, or $50 a year. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More co…

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482: It’s Covered in Soap! 1:25:07

6M ago1:25:07

1:25:07

A single Apple Pencil announcement leads us to think existential thoughts about the iPad product line, and Jason had an idea about a new MacBook Pro in the shower. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for ind…

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481: What If… Octobox? 1:47:57

6M ago1:47:57

1:47:57

Will Apple introduce new iPads this month? A new Apple Pencil? Nothing at all? We grapple with some conflicting rumors. Also, Jason gives up on the iPad-only lifestyle and reviews a supremely weird E-Ink device (that he actually kind of likes). This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beat…

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480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon 1:49:00

6M ago1:49:00

1:49:00

Jason contacted technical support. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade…

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479: The Three Oranges 1:53:00

7M ago1:53:00

1:53:00

Subtitle: Aerospace, Golden Gate Bridge, and Engineering As a very busy September turns over into October, we've got an episode packed with follow-up: Tim Cook takes another European vacation, the Vision Pro product roadmap recedes, Apple considers its search-engine strategy, and we review macOS Sonoma. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squa…

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478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos 1:42:01

7M ago1:42:01

1:42:01

Live from Memphis in the aftermath of the Relay FM Podcastathon, Myke and Jason take delivery of new iPhones and Apple Watches. Also, General Motors continues its drive for Apple-like services revenue. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Vitally: A new era for customer success produc…

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477: Tails O'Clock 1:34:58

7M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

Subtitle: t:1695398458:F This week we're wading into follow-up from last week's Apple event. Then we say goodbye to beta season and list our favorite features of the newly shipped iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Head…

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476: Friends in the Couch Cushions 1:32:41

8M ago1:32:41

1:32:41

Subtitle: Apple's September 2023 event in review Jason's back from Cupertino and it's time to break down everything he saw at the September 2023 Apple media event: The new titanium-framed iPhone 15 Pro, the pastel iPhone 15, the DoubleTap-enabled Apple Watch, and... green leaves for some but not others? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Expr…

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475: The 2023 September Event Draft 1:26:08

8M ago1:26:08

1:26:08

Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What new features will the new iPhones have? How will the Apple Watch transform? And which one of us will harness the heart of a champion, Lionel Messi style, and score the winning goal? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a web…

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474: I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor 1:24:36

8M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

With a busy fall looming, Mac analyst Stephen Hackett joins the show to give Jason's computing setup a check-up. And some iPhone rumors suggest the Color Czar may be leaving a lump of Space Black coal in Myke's stocking this year. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off yo…

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473: I Can Talk About the George Foreman Grill Now 1:34:20

8M ago1:34:20

1:34:20

The iMac turns 25, Relay turns 10 (next year in London), print magazines apparently still exist, and listeners have questions about why Apple would ever want to buy Disney. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wir…

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472: Step Aside, Bob! 1:43:30

8M ago1:43:30

1:43:30

For years, rumors about Apple and Disney combining seemed ridiculous--but in light of Apple's transformation and Disney's difficulties, suddenly it seems a lot more possible. Myke and Jason examine Disney's business and try to imagine what portions of it Apple would actually want. Also: What would be in an Apple Watch X? This episode of Upgrade is …

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471: A Technological 23rd Century Star Trek Thing 1:25:51

9M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Jason has the painful details about Apple's comeback bid for college football TV rights that fell just short of the goal line. We also discuss what Apple's rich-but-middling quarterly results say about the importance of this fall's iPhone launch. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a fr…

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470: Magic Titanium 1:29:22

9M ago1:29:22

1:29:22

This week we wonder if Apple will profess further mastery of the Periodic Table with this fall's iPhone Pro release, and if Lionel Messi will conquer the world with Apple's help. And for the Summer of Fun, Myke asks Jason about his writing process and tools. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consiste…

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469: Bring in the Boffins 1:43:57

9M ago1:43:57

1:43:57

Myke's summer is a lot less fun due to his concerns about a bill advancing in the UK Parliament that could potentially drive some Apple services out of the country. Also we try to understand just what's happening at Apple regarding AI products, and we have issues with services that push algorithmic timelines. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by…

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468: Nonstop Bangers Involving Saxophone Solos 1:37:52

9M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

Subtitle: 🎷 As the Public Betas arrive, there's breaking bad news for Mac Pro fans, Jason has an invitation for Tim Cook, and we explore our favorite Emoji. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. Try it free today. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wir…

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467: The Least Important Mac 1:19:22

9M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

We struggle to balance empathy with reality as we try to explain why the Mac Pro is the way that it is, and why that's unlikely to change. Also, the Summer of Fun ends up taking on the future of social media, and Myke asks Jason to talk him into installing the iOS beta. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anony…

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466: Try to Stop Me Now, Batman 1:42:22

10M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

This week we get to the bottom of the secrets of the mysterious Puzzle Society, Goldman Sachs can't make money on credit cards, Apple might be getting into college football, and there's a lot of weird follow-up. Typical Summer of Fun stuff! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checko…

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465: No Dark Modes, Only Dark Rooms 1:53:15

10M ago1:53:15

1:53:15

Developers are getting their hands on (simulated) visionOS for the first time, and we speculate about how spatial apps might work. And for the Summer of Fun, we gauge our excitement level for various Apple-related product rumors. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireles…

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464: Godzilla Is Always There 1:39:37

10M ago1:39:37

1:39:37

Myke and Jason answer your questions about Vision Pro, catch up with some new beta details, saddle up for a new Rumor Roundup, process the Reddit debacle, and detail our summer plans. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocd…

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463: Respect the Tripod 1:39:13

11M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Jason and Myke discuss their experiences using the Apple Vision Pro and what they're thinking about the product now that they've used it. Also there's a lot of WWDC follow-up, and Jason reviewed new Macs! And it's all coming to you live from Jason's garage. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Serv…

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462: Time Moves the Sun 1:14:39

11M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

WWDC 2023 has arrived and Jason and Myke react to the keynote announcements, live from a secluded location at Apple Park! Topics are just what you'd guess: Apple Vision Pro, new Mac hardware (!), and new OS features. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your f…

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461: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2023 1:15:01

11M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

It's time for our eighth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! Jason and Myke will be there in person--but what will be announced? Is the Apple mixed-reality headset really going to happen? Will there be room for new Mac hardware? And what do we anticipate for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS? This episode of Upgrade…

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460: Mr. QuickTime is Now Mr. Headset 1:33:24

11M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Subtitle: Introductory Quadbox With WWDC and our annual draft right around the corner, it's time to survey the final rumors about Apple's AR/VR headset, while also taking stock of some real accessibility developments due this fall. Also: Jason has gazed into the many faces of the Apple TV Quadbox, and Mimestream 1.0 has arrived. This episode of Upg…

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