Episode 265 — Out of Office

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Social distancing via virtual spaces for work, collaboration and (temporary) escape. Continue reading

Episode 240 — Game of Life

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Gamification of drivers for ride sharing apps, AR and AI in the car, the pool and in deepfake-generated art. Continue reading

Episode 227 – Video Killed the Audio Star

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A collection of video, audio and security/privacy stories including Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller, Audible’s choose your own adventures, Facebook advertising transparency, Skype background blurring, GDPR and even a Raspberry Pi store. Continue reading

Episode 149 – AR Through the Looking Glass

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