Is Microsoft Mesh the future of remote work?

The Engadget Podcast

Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 115

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This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with CNET’s Scott Stein about Microsoft’s latest Mixed Reality endeavour: Mesh. It’s a virtual meeting platform that can work across HoloLens, VR headsets, computers and smartphones, making it one of the most versatile remote work solutions we’ve seen yet. Will Microsoft Mesh power all our virtual meetings in the future? Or do we need AR glasses to get here first? Also, they dive into Google’s new privacy changes around ads. No more personalized ads based on your browsing history!
Microsoft’s Mesh AR might be the future of meetings – 1:08
Google announces end to ads by individual tracking – 35:08
Other news from Google: Pixel Updates – 46:09
Other News: Zoom Golden Globes were a mess – 49:28
Other News: China threatens India with Electrical Grid malware – 52:29
Other News: Square buys Jay-Z’s Tidal streaming service – 57:08
Other News: Nintendo Switch Pro rumors get real – 59:56
Working On – 1:03:56
Picks – 1:09:50

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