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Published 14 September 2026

e568 Michael and Michael discuss AI Vision invisibility techniques, set flavors to stun with Le Creuset’s Star Trek inspired cookware, enjoy LEGO Ideas projects, review Audio Intelligence features and a whole lot more!

Michael and Michael get together while Andy is away and kick things off with a story about making cars invisible to AI. This discussion reminds Michael R of other examples such as clothing or glasses that aid in obscuring visual algorithms. Michael M is reminded of a story the Games at Work team covered about Duke University’s work on an “invisibility cloak”.

The next dish on the menu deals with a fun mashup between cookware maker Le Creuset and Star Trek. A wonderful article from Wired chock full of puns boldly goes where the cohosts did not dare. I’m a chef, not an away team member, Jim! How they missed a saucer separation is really beyond us. In the attached show notes, you can delve into the differences between a Trekker and a Trekkie – but consider yourself warned.

Then, a couple of pieces about LEGO, specifically the LEGO Ideas that have reached 10,000 community votes, and are up for consideration to be made available for purchase. Michael M highlights his favorites from the recent batch of contenders, focusing on Lion-O and his ThunderCats team. The 1950s diner with it’s lighting kit for all the neon decor is also fantastic.

This was the week for new announcements from Cupertino – and the cohosts picked up on two interesting pieces. First, a set of cases for the new iPhone Duo that hearken back to the color language of the iBook. And second, a take on the privacy for the Audio Intelligence features for the new Apple Watches.

The team wraps things up with the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and a sidescroller game celebrating the 900th anniversary since the last time the Bayeux tapestry was in England.

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