Andy, Michael and Michael start things off for this edition of Games at Work with stories about the fediverse and the metaverse. The IT Web article predicts that the fediverse may eclipse the metaverse, and the cohosts use this as the springboard for their conversation.
Then the co-hosts discuss internet-enabled appliances, starting with an article from Ars Technica. According to the article, a great many wifi-enabled appliances are not connected to the internet. Andy shares a story about his IoT dishwasher.
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Selected Article Links
Fedi- & Metaverse
IT Web article: ‘Fediverse’ predicted to overtake metaverse in 2023
ABI Research article: Tech Trends That WON’T Happen in 2023: The Industrial Metaverse, 5G Wearables, Private 5G, Printed Electronics, and Satellite-to-Cell Services – to Name a Few
furbo.org article: Twitterific firsts
CSO Online article: The metaverse brings a new breed of threats to challenge privacy and security gatekeepers
The Drum article: Is this the most important patent ever for gaming and metaverse advertising?
The Futurism article: THE METAVERSE INDUSTRY IS ALREADY GOING BELLY-UP, FOR REASONS WE CAN’T IMAGINE
Internet of Ads
Ars Technica article: Appliance makers sad that 50% of customers won’t connect smart appliances
The Register article: Smart ovens do really dumb stuff to check for Wi-Fi
AI Watch
I don't wanna spook you, but there are these things called 'thanabots' and I think you should know 👀
Wikipedia entry for Black Mirror episode Be Right Back
Games at Work e400 — Quadringenti
Puzzles to Puzzle
Kotaku article: The Masters Of Stealth Tactics Are Back With A New Pirate Game
Slashfilm article: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Trailer: Actual Dungeons, And Puzzles!
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Such a fun episode, Michael & Andy! Loved your discussion on Life by You.