Show Notes
Snap.inc just announced the first true consumer AR glasses, Specs. Due out this fall, we take a look at them, and decide if it’s the time to be an early adopter, or if it’s not worth the huge chunk of change. Elsewhere, the Steam Frame is weeks away, Wanderer closes down and Walkabout announces Homestar DLC.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro + topic introduction 02:57 Housekeeping 06:10 Walkabout Homestar Announcement 12:47 Specs: The First AR Glasses 41:59 Wanderer is no more 49:23 Steam Frame is imminent 58:17 Samson Been Playing 1:05:16 Games Out This Week
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