This will NOT be a political post. Over the last few years, the world has gone insane. It has become obvious, at least to me, that people are using more and more technology that don’t have a clue how it works. Governments, companies, and hackers are enjoying this, as many people don’t understand what data is stored where, and how that data is handled or secured. Many people are willing to give up all of their privacy just to play a game (if you don’t believe this, take a look at how many of the freemium games on your phone … Continue reading →
The Michaels go deep this episode on the idea of swarms, science, and security. We review work presented at this week’s ACM conference regarding swarming robots, envisioning many different uses for this technology. We discuss the challenges of landing on Mars, and how swarms of cubesats and other technology may help us be more successful in space exploration. And after today’s major internet attack we wrap up with the UK government’s new plan to help debunk much of the FUD that comes up around security issues. Finally, if you are out and about next week, come meet our co-host – … Continue reading →
Episode 133 – Game Brains was recorded on Friday, the 18th of February 2016. Does playing video games make you smarter? Michael and Michael answer this question with a resounding “maybe”, as they go through a tour of several interesting links, from Google’s DeepMind computer playing Go, to Volvos starting up without keys, to toys that think and 3D printing going back to 1964 with plastigoop. We hope you enjoy the show! Selected links Can Video Games make you Smarter? — https://youtu.be/OOsqkQytHOs Luminosity — http://www.lumosity.com Gmailification — http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/17/google-launches-gmailify-a-way-to-use-gmails-best-features-with-non-gmail-accounts/ Mailbox — https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailbox/id576502633?mt=8 Airmail — https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airmail-your-mail-with-you/id993160329?mt=8 Google Now — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Now Connected Toys and the Serious … Continue reading →
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It’s May and the co-hosts are all together to talk about gaming internet security. Michael R describes two different approaches to gaming internet security he saw at the recent RSA Conference, and challenges his co-hosts and you the listener to come up ways of improving both of them. We also discuss which games we are playing. Show Links: RSA Conference Mavi Interactive Blizzard Ban’s Cheaters Star Wars Commander Alto’s Adventure Flower Game http://media.blubrry.com/gamesatwork/gamesatwork.biz/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Episode-112-Persistent-Personality-Profile.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:52 — 22.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Podcast Index | Email | … Continue reading →
