Michael, Andy and Michael continue the conversation from the prior episode on metaverse openness. The co-hosts discuss whether and when a VR headset could replace your laptop computer. Andy brings up the “cup of tea” challenge for the VR headset, namely whether you can drink a cup of tea while wearing the headset.
The BBC Future article on how a magician & mathematician linked Markov chains to card shuffling and random number generation captures the team’s attention.
With the impending updates for MacOS and iOS, Continuity Camera is about to become a reality for many. And the first iPhone / Mac mount is available to give it a try in the Apple store right now.
Rounding out the show for this week include Mmhmm’s gamification of video conference calls, the future of Discord, and a preview of Minecraft Legends.
Where else do you see magic and the metaverse mixing? Drop us a line at @gamesatwork_biz and let us know!
Selected Article Links
The Register article: The Metaverse is the internet no one wants
Digital Trends article: No, the Quest Pro can’t really replace your laptop — at least not yet
VR will never take off in Britain until they fix the cup of tea problem.
— Phil Howard (@Gadgetoid) October 21, 2022
It’s not that it’s a gimmick, or that it’s uncomfortable to use- but it’s frankly just wildly inconvenient.
Don’t think so? Try to log your headset into your WiFi – I’ll wait!
Publisher’s Weekly article — Into the Metaverse: The Essential Guide to the Business Opportunities of the Web3 Era
BBC Future article: How a magician-mathematician revealed a casino loophole
The Verge article: Belkin’s mount to turn your iPhone into a camera is now available
Belkin’s iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks
The Verge article: Mmhmm’s new app turns your video calls into video games
Icebreakers from Games at Work e370 – Driving With the Queen
Discord blog: How We’re Building the Future of Discord
That time a beekeeper made a beehive entirely out of LEGO bricks and 30,000 real-life bees moved in
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) October 16, 2022
[full story: https://t.co/i1yFkx0NJP]pic.twitter.com/DBvFeGqzpV
Unite the Overworld and become a hero in #MinecraftLegends! Releasing Spring '23 pic.twitter.com/mA78mxtyvA
— Minecraft Legends (@legends_game) October 15, 2022
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Such a fun episode, Michael & Andy! Loved your discussion on Life by You.