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Published 9 June 2025

e517 with Michael, Michael and Andy – stories about Atarino microcomputing, AI through movie and television metaphor, AR running, screens and zombies, Skyrim Grandma, and a whole lot more.

Michael, Michael and Andy start off with another teeny tiny computer after last week’s Pico Mac Nano. This coin-sized “Atarino” computer is the size of a postage stamp!

Next, the co-hosts take a look at a Wall Street Journal article on the current state of AI through movie and television metaphor. Then, they consider an IGN article predicting AI prompting providing the capability of creating a game like Breath of the Wild with a small development team.

The Sightful Spacetop AR display prompts an interesting discussion about how cramped spaces like airline coach seats could actually be made productive. A Runner’s World article continues the AR crossover, using examples such as Can You See Me Now and Zombies, Run!

The team turns the crank to wrap up this episode with i-Zombie, Skyrim Grandma and the excitement of the new Playdate games.

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