Reddit’s plan to charge for API access has led to a big backlash on the platform with many subreddits switching to private or hidden mode in protest. Apple’s Vision Pro isn’t the only VR/AR news. We take a look at some other developments in the space including VR ebook headset and tools to help creators make AR/VR content. And Iyaz Akhtar shares his review of Motorola's latest foldable handsets the Razr and Razr+.
Turner Classic Moo Moos - GDI 4539 starts at 31:00
Is it like riding a log? How much is too much for a 49in curved gaming monitor? Monitor talk takes over. So many spreadsheets and tabs. Will Iyaz strap a book to his face? Where are all the sim heads out there? Does Tom have monitor envy? Rich is not a fan of product acronyms. When was the last time you bought something from Monoprice? What about Craigslist? Are your speakers gassy? The Microsoft Activation merger might be in trouble with the FTC. So many tech mergers fade into history. Iyaz has strong thoughts on Wrestling. Ted Turner really likes Bison and colors. What’s the other red meat?
Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Quick Hits:
https://www.engadget.com/att-starts-using-googles-jibe-platform-for-rcs-messages-220258243.html
https://the-decoder.com/metas-open-source-ai-musicgen-turns-text-and-melody-into-new-songs/
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/microsoft-announces-new-350-1-tb-xbox-series-s/
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/11/23757313/microsoft-xbox-pc-game-pass-nvidia-geforce-now
Top Stories:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/12/23758002/reddit-crashing-api-protest-subreddit-private-going-dark
https://reddark.nextflow.cloud/
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65877280
https://www.twitch.tv/reddark_247
https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/09/sol-reader/
https://www.engadget.com/canon-made-a-prototype-180--and-360-degree-vr-camera-181522068.html
https://www.engadget.com/2019-03-13-insta360-evo-180-3d-360-camera.html
Help Bring Molly Wood to the Show:
https://www.patreon.com/dtns
Discussion Story:
https://www.pcmag.com/news/flipping-out-for-motorolas-latest-hands-on-with-the-motorola-razr-plus
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/motorola-has-killed-the-razr-most-iconic-feature-and-im-glad/
Kicker:
https://www.worldbook.com/worldbookencyclopedia2023
GDI Content:
https://www.engadget.com/samsungs-49-inch-curved-oled-gaming-display-is-2200-130009839.html?src=rss
Today’s guest:
Iyaz Akhtar
@iyaz
@iyaz@mas.to
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