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 149 – AR Through the Looking Glass

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Augmented Reality features prominently in this episode where Michael and Michael explore a number of new and existing technologies, and how they may work together in an interconnected world to create new experiences for the people who use them. This show starts with a true 3D display called Volume, announced by LookingGlassFactory.com which has an aquarium-like display with true color and millions of pixels to render a three dimensional holographic display that can be experienced without any kind of headgear. A Buzzfeed article adds more clarity on the potential that Apple sees with AR, and both Michael and Michael explore … Continue reading →

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Episode 148 – Painting with Digital and Physical Ink

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In this episode, Michael and Michael struggle with the pronunciation of the Nissan Qashqai which features prominently as a recently completed work of 3Doodler art — a life sized vehicle that took 800 hours to craft. Moving to the digital realm, they discuss Google’s experiment with digital collaboration called Tilt Brush which allows multiple people to create & paint together in real time. The intersection between the digital and physical realms becomes even more tangible with the hospitality industry adoption of wearable devices to improve customer service, and an interesting sidebar on how blockchain can provide an even deeper engagement … Continue reading →

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Episode 147 – Selfies for Safety

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It’s all about autos, safety, bricks, and music generated by AI. We muse whose music would like to hear more of if computers could write the songs, how about some new Punk!?! We review Tesla’s new update on autopilot mode. Are you comfortable with over the air updates for your car? Have you scanned your favorite book yet? What’s your favorite Nintendo game? Would you fly your Legos? All this and more on this week’s episode of Games At Work dot Biz! Show Links: Uber is using selfies for security AI Writes a new Beatles song Keep your hands on … Continue reading →

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Episode 146 – Archive Edition

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The Michael’s record a brand new episode after the last attempt had major sound and recording issues (and no, Michael R. didn’t forget to hit record). We have fun going back over a few stories that are a week or so old, but are still more relevant than not. We talk about autonomous cars and traffic jams, hash jackers, Apple’s cleaning of the app store, BB-8 Bands, and cool trips Drone courses. Show Links: Autonomous cars completely eliminate traffic jams Hashtags are worthless Apple Cleans House! Sphero’s BB-8 Band Real-Life Tron course for you Drone Obligatory iOS10 reference Games we … Continue reading →

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