408: Upgrade VR

The much-rumored Apple AR/VR headset appears to be on the horizon, so Myke and Jason break down several reports about its development and debate what approach Apple should take. And as WWDC approaches, there are also rumblings about a new HomePod, Apple Watch design changes, and more Apple displays.

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Apple slows return to office plan, will let employees stay remote and require masks in common spaces - The Verge

Apple Watch Series 8 Rumored to Feature New Design With Flat Display - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple to Release New HomePod in Late 2022 or Early 2023 - MacRumors

Apple's Rumored 27-Inch Mini-LED Display Now Said to Launch in October - MacRumors

Apple’s mixed reality headset project challenges explained - 9to5Mac

The Inside Story of Why Apple Bet Big on a Mixed-Reality Headset — The Information

Apple’s mixed reality headset challenges from Jony Ive to battery life, heat, cost, and lack of discipline - 9to5Mac

Behind the Apple Design Decisions That Bogged Down Its Mixed-Reality Headset — The Information

Mark Zuckerberg’s Project Cambria demo shows off its full-color passthrough - The Verge

Apple Shows Headset to Board in Sign It’s Reached Advanced Stage - Bloomberg

Supernatural on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus

Meta’s acquisition of VR fitness app Supernatural gets FTC antitrust review - The Verge