Is Apple really going to release a high-end VR headset, and if so, why? Is the MacBook Air getting smaller again? Are you ready for Dolly Parton to tell you a story while you take a walk? And we discuss why movies and sports are becoming ever more important to streaming-media outlets.

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Apple Forecasted to Report Record-Breaking Quarter Next Week With Revenue Topping $100 Billion - MacRumors

JP Richards Named Apple TV Plus' Head of Film Marketing Strategy - Variety

Netflix promises at least one new movie every week in 2021 - The Verge

'No Time to Die' Release Date Delayed Again - Variety

NBCUniversal to Shut Down Sports Network NBCSN at End of 2021 - Variety

Peacock Becomes WWE Network Exclusive U.S. Streaming Distributor - Variety

Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+ - Apple

Apple's First VR Headset to Be Niche Precursor to Eventual AR Glasses - Bloomberg

Apple Plans New MacBook Air with MagSafe, MacBook Pro With SD Card Slot - Bloomberg

The case for a 12-inch MacBook Air | Macworld