e523 — Two hundred and sixty six starlings

Published 4 August 2025 e523 with Michael R and Andy, possibly arriving via carefully-arranged starlings? – stories about AI again, obviously; iPadOS 26; games, old and new; and, an innovative method of data transfer. Andy and Michael R are back together this week, while Michael M takes a turn being away! We kick off with some AI-related topics, with ChatGPT successfully passing the anti-bot Turing test, CAPTCHA, and then some discussion of AI tools being allowed in Meta’s hiring process. Could the North Koreans be on their way? Seamlessly gliding (almost like… liquid glass), there’s a discussion of iPadOS 26 … Continue reading

e500 – fünfhundert smooth operator

Congratulations to us on hitting the big 5-0-0! The hosts reminisce about past gems and dive into current tech tidbits, from #AI wonders, to #gaming with Mario in (Unreal) 3D. Continue reading

e479 — Listen Up, Outlaws!

Andy and Michael dive into advertising, AI, and gaming. They talk about CMG’s creepy ad tactics, disabling smart TV tracking, Midjourney’s new hardware, and the misuse of AI in music. They wrap up with the latest on Star Wars games, D&D, and VR gaming. Continue reading

e442 – Giving Thanks (with tech)

Andy flies the airship solo, whilst the Michaels enjoy a Thanksgiving weekend with their families. It’s a short and deep (in places) episode featuring AI and gaming. Continue reading