Michael and Michael do not ‘phone it in’ for this episode, even through there are lots to do with phones and (unwanted) phone calls. Starting off with an exchange on whether in-person conferences are passé, the co-hosts then turn their attention to the world of mixed reality, and the reporting around the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
Ring – ring! No, I don’t need to extend the warranty on my car that expired years ago. If you’ve received a call like this — or calls like this every day, help is on the way. A new service from DoNotPay provides relief by making it easier to sue the robocall companies. Michael R remembered that we talked about this company before, and it was back in 2018, on episode 215 to be precise.
After putting this topic on hold, Michael and Michael marvel at a DYI kit to create your very own rotary dial cellphone, complete with a dial from a Western Electric Trimline phone.
Last, Michael and Michael get the 411 on the Tesla Anti-Handbook Handbook directly from the images on Scribd.
Selected Links
TechCrunch article: Do Trade shows still matter in the age of online business — https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/18/do-trade-shows-still-matter-in-the-age-of-online-business/
Popular Mechanics article: ‘Mixed Reality’ Goggles Will Give U.S. Army Soldiers Super Vision — https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a30898514/mixed-reality-goggles-army/
Gizmodo article: Hate Those Robocalls? This Service Lets You Sue Them for Up to $3,000 Per Annoying Call — https://gizmodo.com/hate-those-robocalls-this-service-lets-you-sue-them-fo-1841730699
Boy Genius Report article: Finally, here’s a secret weapon to use against all those despicable robocallers — https://bgr.com/2020/02/17/robocall-app-lets-you-sue-robocallers/
DoNotPay website — https://donotpay.com
DoNotPay on Apple App Store — https://apps.apple.com/app/id1427999657
Games At Work episode 215 — Great Jumpin Robots: https://gamesatwork.biz/2018/10/15/episode-215-great-jumpin-robots/
Engadget article: You can make your own rotary cellphone — https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/17/rotary-cellphone-kit-available/
Scribd Tesla Anti-Handbook Handbook — https://www.scribd.com/document/446927426/Tesla-Anti-Handbook-Handbook
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Such a fun episode, Michael & Andy! Loved your discussion on Life by You.