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I would be lying if I said that mixed reality and generative AI were two of my favorite things. And yet, a Christmas Day TV special made me unexpectedly bullish about them. — Anna
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I am not an early adopter of the metaverse. The only VR headset I own is made of cardboard, and I haven’t felt the need for a better one yet — perhaps because I am not a gamer, either. But I am ready for things to change in 2024, with new mixed-reality experiences that cater to people like me.