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Episode 158 – 2017 Kickoff

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We kick off 2017 with a short show.  Michael M. and Phaedra discuss an augmented reality app launched in conjunction with the recently released movie “Hidden Figures”, review Smart Canes and have a lively discussion about the challenges surrounding video capture and the importance of thorough testing from the Kotaku article — a good reminder for everyone involved in technology development. The augmented reality app (App Store — Google Play) has the user go to specific geographic locations, such as on the University of North Carolina campus to unlock content related to the stories and accomplishments of STEM leaders.  Michael gave this a try, and the … Continue reading →

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Gotta engage ’em all – Pokemon Go for HR

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A tweet from earlier this week resonated with me — and a few others. Holger Müller ( @holgermu ) shared the following post: “Best line on #DisruptTV so far – @mikeettling – Waiting for PokemonGo app for HR – catch talent or a leader. ;-)” Such an HR app would not just be focused solely on catching, it would include engaging and retaining as well. Novel ways of catching the attention of prospective employees, whether through puzzles, code breaking or alternate reality games have worked well, and augmented reality lends itself well as a technology to do the same. What … Continue reading →

Episode 142 – It’s Hot enough to char a Charzard

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Wow! Do we have a hot show for you this week! All three of our show hosts are together to scorch your ear holes! We begin with Linden Lab’s new hotness – Project Sansar, bounce on over to the hot new AR game Pokémon Go, look at hot technology with Blockchain, and we end the show with a review of some hot new start up and education incubators in Europe. Show Links The Rent is Too Damn High Party Linden Lab releases Project Sansar Pokémon Go is live! Pokémon Go Plus Project Ingress Politics and Blockchain BRexit and Blockchain Blockchain … Continue reading →

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Episode 140 – Pokemon and Bullies

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This week’s show features our co-hosts Phaedra and Michael R. who get to have some fun looking at the latest AR app, all about Pokemon! Have you collected them all? We also look at the report from Riot Games (makers of League of Legends) and their employee assessment on toxicity in the work place. Does your online gaming behavior translate to your behavior at work? There appears to be a correlation. Michael ends the show with a really quick review of Warcraft! The Movie!!! Let’s just say – go see it! Show Links: iPhone/Android Pokemon Go Pokemon Go Hands On … Continue reading →

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