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    #433: The Lava Lamp is Not Responding

    November 14th, 2022 · 80 minutes

    Let's get real about the Apple VR headset. Is it really coming next year? What's it going to look like? What features should it have? We break it all down. Also, we've got home automation on our minds in various ways!

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    Thoroughly Considered #88: The Last Detail with Jason Snell - Relay FM
    Philips Hue Line Gains New 'Festavia' String Lights - MacRumors
    The Ninth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form
    Upgradies Hall of Fame
    Meta Quest Pro review: get me out of here - The Verge
    Apple Reality Pro Headset Plans: 3D Mixed Reality World, Games, Video Service - Bloomberg
    Reality Labs (Oculus) - Wikipedia
    Apple reportedly chose a standalone AR / VR headset over a more powerful tethered design - The Verge