460: Mr. QuickTime is Now Mr. Headset

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460: Mr. QuickTime is Now Mr. Headset

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May 22, 2023

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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.

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May 22, 2023

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