e466 — AI’s Perfect Vacation

view of a terrace for two overlooking a bay with a sunset in the distance - Photo by H Fall on Unsplash

AI and GenAI helping to create user research, vacation itineraries, music, and even dating compatibility. First eyes-on impressions of the Apple Vision Pro, a LEGO Barad-Dûr and drones that recharge on power lines. Continue reading

Episode 244 — Who’s your secret crush?

neon sign reading "I have a crush on you"

Facebook’s foray into dating, LEGO droid orchestras & Imperial Star Destroyers, Apple’s upcoming event, and a goose on the loose. Something for everyone! Continue reading

Episode 28 – Dating Flashmob

Michael and Phaedra express their love of martial arts, and how they don’t mind deceiving themselves in the least, by gaining cardio exercise benefits while doing something inherently fun.  “Dirt runs faster than I do” says Phaedra, thinking that zombies chasing her would be a great motivator to run even faster!  Talk about living in the undead moment!   Phaedra and Michael talk about a wide variety of alternate reality games (ARGs), from the recently started Google Niantic Project, to the stolen Audi (from 2006 if you can believe that!) to the MIT Game Lab’s Smithsonian game.   Then, the … Continue reading