Technology Blows

Suit up, jack in, and Zuck out. I'm joined by guest Anderson Gronvold as we abandon meatspace for metaspace. Find out why you can't afford to miss out on Meta's flagship VR experience. Legs optional! 🦵

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-MkduVh0wM 

https://x.com/satyanadella/status/1455624165201887234/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1455624165201887234&currentTweetUser=satyanadella 

https://youtu.be/371JxD5wI1E 

https://youtu.be/79xexNfMaxE 

https://youtu.be/9Z-DYl1q6Xc 

https://youtu.be/EiZhdpLXZ8Q 

https://youtu.be/f3Nqc1O78nw 

https://youtu.be/GDWczlApthc 

https://youtu.be/N-MkduVh0wM 

https://youtu.be/Uvufun6xer8 

https://youtu.be/yV3g4CCFhfU