e525 – See Thru Wooden Pixels

e525 – See Thru Wooden Pixels

Author: Michael Rowe, Michael Martine, Andy Piper August 18, 2025 Duration: 29:02

Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash

The Michaels take some time to talk about AI, Apple and Gaming this week, while Andy is out.

While we are not an all Michael podcast, we did see a few Mike posts on Mastodon from Mike Elgan. We start with one of our favorite topics Lego Bricks! Robots are able to create using BrickGPT, creating new builds from a prompt. Speaking of prompting we then look at what may be behind Perplexity’s offer to buy the Chrome browser from Google.

The day before we recorded, Apple re-enabled the blood oxygen sensor on newer models of Apple Watch, while we look back with nostalgia on VCR tapes. Well, at least using the VCR tape metaphor as a means for rediscovering videos in our ever growing Photo libraries. Michael R confesses to having been on the TestFlight for the new Cassette application.

We spend some time marveling at a newly created translucent Game Boy from Natalie the Nerd. We also take a deeper dive at a 1000 Wooden Pixel creation from Ben Holman.

We wrap up with a review about the Scott Pilgrim verses the World video game from a few years back, and decide we should re-watch the movie. Has it really been 15 years!

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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: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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