Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Alex Heath discuss Epic Games' Matrix experience in Unreal Engine 5, Snap’s first AR Spectacles, streaming news, and more.

Stories discussed:

• Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss on making The Matrix Awakens with Epic Games
• Snap’s first AR Spectacles are an ambitious, impractical start
• How Snap is sidestepping the metaverse
• The Matrix Awakens is an interactive tech demo for PS5 and Xbox Series X / S
• Google is bringing Android games to Windows in 2022
• Meta opens up access to its VR social platform Horizon Worlds
• Apple’s AR headset reportedly uses 3D sensors for hand tracking
• Your LG TV can now play Google Stadia if it’s running webOS 5.0 or later
• Matter could bring universal casting that actually works
• Roku settles YouTube dispute and locks down apps in ‘multi-year’ deal
• Spotify removes popular comedians’ content over royalties dispute
• Apple Music’s voice plan likely to launch with iOS 15.2
• Sonos now supports Amazon Music’s Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos tracks
• Google Pixel’s lock screen Snapchat shortcut is here
• Google releases first Android 12L beta for large-screen devices
• Google Pixel mail-in repairs have allegedly twice resulted in leaked pics and a privacy nightmare
• 5G now means some flights won’t be able to land when pilots can’t see the runway
• Jessica Rosenworcel confirmed by Senate to lead the FCC
• Verizon might be collecting your browsing history and here’s how to stop it
• Sonos announces plans to make its products more efficient and repairable
• Instagram head says it’s bringing back the chronological feed
• The vice president should not be using Bluetooth headphones
• Kickstarter says it’s switching to crowdfunding via the blockchain
• Epic v. Apple ruling put on hold after appeals court grants a stay

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