Author Archives: Michael Rowe

About Michael Rowe

Michael Rowe is the co-founder and co-host of GamesAtWork.biz. He maintains the website http://www.michaelrowe01.com.

Episode 119 – Techlit

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The Michaels look at the overlap between some of our favorite sci-fi technologies, and how many of them already exist today. Michael M. gives us the details of his recent gaming trip to Colonial Williamsburg. We also discover we have gone back to playing the same games… What game are you playing? Show links: Japanese SciFi Glasses Almost Human Bears and Drones Daniel Suarez Books kill decision, etc. Yogi Bear Star trek communicator cell phone Replicator Humans IT Crowd William Hurt Altered States Roomba Light Sabers Hoverboard – Lexus War Games Kit Johnny Cab Fantastic Voyage Carrot Weather History Games … Continue reading →

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Episode 118 – Black Hat Car Hacks

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This we we celebrate using some to be your eyes, and oh yeah, we talk about the latest car hacks coming out ahead of the black hat conference. We learn, don’t challenge security researchers to step up their game. Ahead of black hat, they prove remove hacks to control your car. Using the vehicle’s telematics modem, or your radio’s Digital Audio Broadcasting signal researchers show that remote access to your car is possible. The Michaels’ cut through some of the FUD and look at what the researchers are more than likely doing. Should you worry? Is there an interesting game … Continue reading →

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Getting All Emotiv(tional)

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Co-Host Michael R here … it seems that things keep conspiring against the cohosts getting together to record a show, so I thought a quick blog post of things going on would be helpful. First – this week both Michaels received their Emotiv Insight headsets. We are both iOS users for our cell phones, so we are in a bit of a quandary. Tan and the team over at Emotiv, had a great Kickstarter that we both supported and this past week the headset arrived. Unfortunately for us both, Apple recently changed their BTLE implementation which broke the iOS app … Continue reading →

Episode 117 – Uber Games

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On a special Sunday recording of GamesAtWork dot Biz, the Michaels get to talk about various games and technology around transportation. We begin with Michael M’s review of the new Uber Driver recruiting game. Is driver recruitment the only reason it exists? We say no! We spend some time with Hover Bikes and Hover Boards. We look at crowdsourcing your old memories. And finally wrap up with everyone’s favorite section on the games we are playing now. Show Links Uber Releases a Mobile Game to Recruit Drivers Uber drivers are employees Nokia Here Maps – and why everyone wants to … Continue reading →

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