e524 with Andy and Michael M – stories about AI generated goodnight stories, Med-Gemini, GPT-5, skeuomorphism, scrobbling, seeing through doors and a whole lot more.
Andy and Michael M get things rolling while Michael R is away with some Google Gemini generated goodnight stories. Andy generates a story about a 3D printer that prints a new red car in just a few moments. Aside from a few inconsistencies, it’s actually a pretty good story and images. After an example of Med-Gemini hallucinating a non-existent body part, the team virtually goes to Versailles to interact with the statues via AI. Speaking with the statues reminded Michael of speaking with the plants at the Chelsea Flower Show discussed in e488. Andy shares insights on GPT-5.
Then, the team turns to skeuomorphism with the Macrowave app as a prime example. This leads to a small segue to scrobbling with Last.FM. Andy and Michael wrap up this episode with the Eufy FamiLock S3 Max that allow you to “look through” your door and see who is on the other side.
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The weekly conversation hosted by Michael Rowe, Michael Martine, and Andy Piper, Games At Work dot Biz, explores the intersection where our digital play and professional lives collide. This isn't just a review show; it's a deep dive into the technology that powers our hobbies, the business behind the leisure, and the cultural news shaping both worlds. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with three friends who are as passionate about the craft of game development and the evolution of hardware as they are about the pure joy of finding a great new title. You'll hear specific discussions on everything from the latest graphics card impacting performance to the narrative design of an indie darling, all filtered through the lens of professionals who live in the tech space. The Games At Work dot Biz podcast operates on the belief that the games we play and the tools we use are inextricably linked, offering listeners a consistently thoughtful and engaging analysis that goes far beyond a simple score. Tune in for a regular dose of insightful commentary where the serious business of technology meets the serious fun of games.
Author: Michael Rowe, Michael Martine, Andy Piper
Language: en-us
Episodes: 50
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