Seizing the day with multiple reboots, including the metaverse, Meta, Mercedes, Macs, and even Babylon 5.
Michael, Michael and Andy seize the day to start off this episode with a discussion on the merits of action games and learning effectiveness. The article makes an interesting comparison between action video games and and “non-action” games played by a control group. Such non-action games included Sims 3 and Zoo Tycoon.
Turing from one meta-analysis to an analysis of Meta, the co-hosts consider the newly named company, Meta (formerly known as Facebook). The co-hosts were quick to point out that Meta plans to implement several of the ideas raised on prior Games At Work episodes, such as having a work Meta account for business users that is separate and distinct from personal accounts.
As a practical, but expensive, use of mixed reality, Michael, Michael and Andy take a look at the Mercedes augmented reality experience in the new EQS. Wayfinding using the AR HUD in this automobile superimposes arrows so you know precisely where to turn to get where you’re going. And as a visual indicator of the EQS radar and camera tracking vehicle in front of it, a green orb appears under the car. It is simple to draw an analogy to a video game with this AR HUD, and clear to see the influence of games.
Other topics covered in this episode include a clear decision tree for the new Apple MacBook Pro laptops with their recently announced silicon. A Kickstarter by Throwboy for some software (pillow) versions of iconic Macs gets the attention of the co-hosts, as does teenage engineering’s mini-ITX PC. There’s progress in the right to repair in the United States, Palms new earbuds are announced, and Slashfilm has some top tips for those new to the Babylon 5 franchise in preparation for the reboot.
Hope that everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!
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Selected Links
Kotaku article: Want To Learn More? Take A Break And Play An Action Game — https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/10/action-game-learning-to-learn/
communications biology article: Action video game play facilitates “learning to learn” — https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-021-02652-7
The Verge article: Facebook’s Oculus Quest will soon be called the Meta Quest — https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/28/22751220/facebook-portal-oculus-quest-meta-horizon-renaming
The Globe and Mail article: Augmented-reality changes how you drive in the all-electric 2022 EQS from Mercedes — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/reviews/article-augmented-reality-changes-how-you-drive-in-the-all-electric-2022-eqs/
Podfeet Podcasts article: M1 Pro and M1 Max Decision Tree — a Diagram of Every Configuration — https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2021/10/m1-pro-max-diagram/
Kickstarter: The Iconic Pillow Collection 2 by Throwboy — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/throwboy/the-iconic-pillow-collection-2-by-throwboy
Input article: Teenage Engineering’s jaw-dropping ‘computer—1’ PC case sells out in minutes — https://www.inputmag.com/design/teenage-engineering-computer-1-mini-itx-pc-case
teenage engineering — https://teenage.engineering
The Verge article: The US Copyright Office just struck a blow supporting the right to repair — https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/27/22747310/us-copyright-office-dmca-section-1201-exemption-rulemaking-report
The Verge article: Palm’s brand resuscitated again for true wireless earbuds — https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/26/22745711/palm-buds-pro-announced-pricing-features
Slashfilm article: Babylon 5: What New Fans Need To Know Before The Reboot — https://www.slashfilm.com/643265/babylon-5-what-new-fans-need-to-know-before-the-reboot/
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Such a fun episode, Michael & Andy! Loved your discussion on Life by You.