Generations Apart: Recent Episodes
Jay & Robbie
On Generations Apart, we chat about how gaming and technology have evolved over generations, sharing our perspectives on the past and excitement for the future.
Whether you are into retro gaming, next gen consoles, the latest advances in Virtual Reality or just love hearing about the latest gadgets. It doesn’t matter if you are Apple or Android, Console or PC gaming, we’re here for it all.
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Jay & Robbie
On today’s episode we are delving into tech gimmicks again, looks specifically at the weird and wonderful “smart” gadgets which have been released in recent years.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – https://www.pcgamer.com/water-soluble-circuit-boards-are-an-e-waste-game-changer/ / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VumcxgSQohM&t=381s
What piqued Jay’s interest – https://www.uploadvr.com/immersed-visor-4k-oled-microdisplay-productivity-headset/
Smart Toilet - https://www.kohler.com/en/products/toilets/shop-toilets/numi-2-0-one-piece-elongated-smart-toilet-dual-flush-30754-pa?id=afl_Rak_kbus_Affiliate-Rakuten_2021_all-publishers&ranMID=44732&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-MI_b9_ShSqhdVJPzwEQLyw&skuId=30754-PA-0
Smart ovens - https://www.johnlewis.com/siemens-hr678ges6b-built-in-single-oven-stainless-steel/p3291907
Smart Cat Litter - https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot/litter-robot-4.html?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=21181&utm_content=8-12667&clickId=4464889346
InstaGlo Smart Toaster - https://revcook.com/products/instaglo-r180-toaster?xs=1&xcust=1691429364005fbzo&sscid=81k7_7qify& •
Short Circuit InstaGlo Review - https://youtu.be/UJ-KZzVUV7U
Hapifork Smart Fork - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1273668931/hapifork-the-smart-fork-that-tracks-your-eating-ha-0/description
Quirky Egg Minder - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GN92KQ4?asc_campaign=commerce-pra&asc_source=browser&linkCode=gs2&tag=biip_uk_redirect-21
Smart Wine Bottle - https://www.businessinsider.com/kuvee-is-the-keurig-for-wine-2016-3?r=US&IR=T
Smart umbrella - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/oombrella-unforgettable-umbrella#/
Smart Pet Camera / Treat Launcher - https://furbo.com/us?sscid=81k7_7r1tg
Smart Fridge Freezer - https://www.currys.co.uk/products/samsung-family-hub-spacemax-rs6ha8891b1eu-americanstyle-smart-fridge-freezer-black-stainless-10220025.html
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are we trying to rank the top 50 games of all time based on Metacritics rankings. So come and join us and why not see if you can do it better than we do…
If you want to play along here are the games
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo64) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U) Elden Ring (PlayStation 5) Elden Ring (Xbox Series X) Grand Theft Auto V (PC) Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 3) Grand Theft Auto V (Playstation 4) Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox 360) Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One) The Orange Box (PC) The Orange Box (Xbox 360) Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox) Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PlayStation 3) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (Dreamcast) Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) Red Dead Redemption 2 (PlayStation 4) Red Dead Redemption 2 (Xbox One) Half-Life (PC) Half-Life 2 (PC) The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GameCube) Resident Evil 4 (GameCube) Resident Evil 4 (PlayStation 2) Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360) Grand Theft Auto IV (PlayStation 3) Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360) Grand Theft Auto III (PlayStation 2) Metroid Prime (GameCube) Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PlayStation 2) Grand Theft Auto Double Pack (Xbox) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Gran Turismo (PlayStation) Tony Hawk Pro Skater (PlayStation) Portal Companion Collection (Switch) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 (PlayStation 2) Perfect Dark (Nintendo 64) Tekken 3 (PlayStation) BioShock (PC) BioShock (Xbox 360) GoldenEye 007 (Nintendo 64) Batman: Arkham City (PlayStation 3) Baldur’s Gate II: Shadow of Amn (PC) Disco Elysian: The Final Cut SoulCalibur (Dreamcast) The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GameCube) NFL 2K1 (Dreamcast) The House in Fata Morgana – Dreams of the Revenants Edition (Switch) Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – https://psxextreme.com/news/qualcomm-open-to-working-with-sony-on-handheld-device/ Peaked Jay’s Interest - Retro strategy guides and gaming a history in print…
The top 50 games of all time - https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/psvita/filtered
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we have an extra special guest, Neil Hughes, AKA the Tech Blog Writer. Neil is a tech columnist, published author, ghost-writer, and podcaster for hire. In 2015, he was named one of the “Top 9 Influential Tech Leaders on LinkedIn” by CIO Magazine and he also won a “LinkedIn Top Voice Award” for being the #2 technology writer of 2015 on the entire LinkedIn platform.
We will be finding out all about what led him to become the Tech Blog writer and getting his insights on the tech and gaming landscape along the way.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – https://youtu.be/MxoECmrDJdU
What piqued Jay’s interest – https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/21/amazon-is-building-a-120m-facility-in-florida-for-project-kuiper-satellite-processing/
What piqued Neil’s interest – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DICO7y6djug&ab_channel=ZEDRUN / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTrXIq_yrF8&ab_channel=Meta11
Neil’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilchughes/
Neil’s Website - https://techblogwriter.co.uk/media-and-press-enquiries/
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode Jay is talking through his experience with the PSVR2 6 months after it’s release. We also discuss the industry perception of VR generally and some exciting new VR titles coming to PlayStation.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Excel eSports Championship - https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/3/23817220/excel-esports-espn-the-ocho-championship-start-time-watch
What piqued Jay’s interest – Virtual Pets - https://www.roadtovr.com/windup-minds-seed-investment-virtual-pet-experience/
Upcoming titles to get excited about • Crossfire Sierra Squad and Firewall Ultra in August (both highly anticipated) • Aces of Thunder (PS5) - 2023 • Among Us VR (PS5) - 2023 • Arashi: Castles of Sin Final Cut (PS5) - 2023 • Arizona Sunshine 2 (PS5) - 2023 (US) • Behemoth (PS5) - 2023 • Bulletstorm VR (PS5) - 2023 • Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 (PS5) - 2023 • Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord (PS5) - 2023 • Green Hell VR (PS5) - 2023 • Hellsweeper VR (PS5) - 2023 • Journey to Foundation (PS5) - 2023 • Kill It with Fire VR (PS5) - 2023 • REZZIL PLAYER (PS5) - 2023 • Sushi Ben (PS5) - 2023 • The Foglands (PS5) - 2023 • Tiger Blade (PS5) - 2023 • Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice (PS5) - 2023 • X8 (PS5) - 2023
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are discussing all the recent leaks around new consoles coming out in the next year. Specifically looking at the rumours of the PS5 Slim, the PS5 Pro and the Switch 2.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Making of the Windows 10 Background - https://youtube.com/shorts/LuUakuWV3As?feature=share / https://youtu.be/ewmXizBqjl0
What piqued Jay’s interest – Sono AI - Chirp - https://suno-ai.notion.site/Suno-Discord-Commands-5b62a5bf426346ad8355164c9ecb5115
PS5 Pro What we know - https://insider-gaming.com/everything-we-know-ps5-pro/ Nintendo
Switch 2 Leaks - https://www.polygon.com/23633001/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-2024-backward-compatibility
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are “Unpacking” the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. Looking at the latest foldable devices, watches and tablets from Samsung!
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – https://clipchamp.com/en/
What piqued Jay’s interest – https://youtu.be/eNSDB3JLFxY
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/live/_S_lWH6zK3k?feature=share
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are talking about the strange world of Nintendo 3DS Hacking. What is it and why are 3DS owners going down this rabbit hole. We also share our experience with console “hacking” generally and give our take on whether this is justified for the 3DS given the recent closure of the 3DS and Wii U eshop.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/18/23798627/microsoft-365-copilot-price-commercial-enterprise
What piqued Jay’s interest – https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-the-new-maybelline-beauty-app-in-microsoft-teams/ba-p/3877999
High Score Missile Command MIT Students - https://www.cbr.com/high-score-missile-command-mit-students/
Closure of the 3DS and Wii U eshop - https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/when-does-the-3ds-and-wii-u-eshop-close-nintendo-eshop-closure-guide
3DS Hacking Guide - https://3ds.hacks.guide/
3DSPIRACY SubReddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/3dspiracy/
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are very excited to have a guest with us, former Opera singer, recruiter turned professional Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, Sam Smith. We discuss his background and interest in technology, we then diving into the main topic of the episode - Microsoft Copilot. Chatting through what we have learned about Copilot and our thoughts on Microsoft’s plans around Generative AI generally.
If you want to hear more from Sam, be sure to check him out on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-smith-a75561125
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – AI Robot UN Interview - https://www.pcgamer.com/bizarroland-un-press-stunt-sees-ai-robots-lined-up-to-promise-they-wont-kill-humans-before-one-says-lets-get-wild-and-make-this-world-our-playground/
What piqued Jay’s interest – The Owo Shirt - https://owogame.com/
What piqued Sam’s interest – Google Bard’s Medical Chatbot - https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/8/23788265/google-med-palm-2-mayo-clinic-chatbot-bard-chatgpt
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are chatting about the various leaks which have come out of the FTC v. Microsoft trial, giving us a unique insight into the gaming industry and how Xbox see themselves against competitors like Sony and Nintendo.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Fully Wireless TV - https://www.whathifi.com/news/the-worlds-first-truly-wireless-tv-will-launch-at-ces-2023-no-wires-no-ports-no-problem What piqued Jay’s interest – Amazfit Cheetah Pro Watch - https://www.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-cheetah-pro
Everything we learned from Microsoft vs FTC Hearing - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everything-we-learned-from-the-microsoft-vs-ftc-hearing#:~:text=The%20Commission%20also%20drew%20attention,the%20content%20and%20that%27s%20it.%22
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are taking a look at Android tablets vs Apple iPads. Looking at some recent iPad competitors from Google, OnePlus and Samsung. Learn more about our experiences and what we consider pros and cons of both worlds!
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Automatically Blurring Nudes in iOS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9buHzRb-N7A
What piqued Jay’s interest – Sony Mocopi Motion Capture - https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23780187/sony-mocopi-motion-capture-vr-avatar-us-price-release
Apple Tablet Range - https://www.apple.com/uk/ipad-air/
OnePlus Pad - https://www.oneplus.com/uk/oneplus-pad
Google Pixel Tablet - https://store.google.com/product/pixel_tablet?hl=en-GB
Samsung Tab S8 - https://www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x900nzaaeub/
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are discussing Jay and Robbie are diving into the games announced at the PC Gaming Show, Meta Showcase and Nintendo Showcase. Taking a closer look at the highlights… (and lowlights) of each event. VR Tennis anyone?!
Show Notes
PC Gaming Show Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/live/Prb3RgAMX50?feature=share
PC Gaming Show Highlights Article - https://www.pcgamer.com/pc-gaming-show-2023-watch/
Meta Gaming Showcase Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/live/g1XPjUCmhXQ?feature=share
Meta Gaming Showcase Highlights Article - https://www.ign.com/articles/meta-quest-gaming-showcase-everything-announced
Nintendo Showcase Live Stream - https://youtu.be/mrZtzGRAKrM
Nintendo Showcase Highlights Article - https://www.gamesradar.com/news/live/nintendo-direct-june-2023-live-everything-announced/
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
In this episode of Generations Apart, hosts Jay and Robbie discuss recent gaming showcases including the Xbox Showcase, Summer Game Fest, and the Playstation 5 showcase event. They highlight various game announcements such as Spiderman 2, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater remake, Alan Wake 2, and Final Fantasy 16. The speakers also emphasise the importance of diversity in representing the gaming community and discuss the need for greater inclusivity in video games.
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Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
In this episode of Generations Apart, Jay and Robbie delve into Apple's WWDC conference and specifically the new Apple Vision Pro headset. They discuss its features, drawbacks, high price, and potential impact on future generations. The headset's compatibility with Apple ecosystem and its cutting-edge technology are highlighted, but there are some concerns about over-reliance on virtual reality. The podcast provides a comprehensive overview of the headset's features, potential applications, and concerns around privacy and security. Anyone interested in the latest AR/VR technology will find this podcast fascinating.
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
This episode is a deep dive into the recent WWDC conference from Apple, Jay and Robbie cover a range of updates across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, including new features like NameDrop and turning video clips into stickers. With discussions on Apple Silicon, gaming, social media, and the intentional avoidance of the term "AI". You will also hear about TV OS updates, Airplay, Share Play for Carplay, and FaceTime on Apple TV.
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are doing something a little different, Jay is quizzing Robbie on his gaming knowledge. You can play along at home and see if you know your games better than Robbie!
Show Notes
Credit to Water Cooler Trivia for providing the quiz questions, check them out here if you’d like to have a go yourself: https://www.watercoolertrivia.com/trivia-questions/video-game-trivia-questions
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
8bit Dungeon Boss - Video Classica by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200067 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
On today’s episode we are discussing smart watches. Going over the history of smart watches and where we think they might be going in the future.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – ChatGPT4 with Vision - https://twitter.com/mckaywrigley/status/1651291367224807424?s=12&t=qgtpgf7ElirjF7ltnO7urw
What piqued Jay’s interest – Twisted Metal Series - https://youtu.be/cYb_HFHJJHs
First ever smart watch - Timex Datalink - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timex_Datalink?wprov=sfti1
Garmin Forerunner 101 2003 - https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/231
Fitbit Force 2013 - https://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/fitbit-force-review-1193748/review
First Samsung Gear 2013 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Gear?wprov=sfti1
First Apple Watch 2015 - https://apple.fandom.com/wiki/Apple_Watch_(original)
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are back in Jay’s retro den, taking a look at the Nintendo 64 and the games that Jay fondly remembers growing up.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Pokémon Sleep - https://www.pokemon.com/uk/app/pokemon-sleep/
What piqued Jay’s interest – Steve Jobs Stamford University Address - https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are discussing the latest news around pro-level apps coming to iPad, most notably Final Cut and Logic Pro. We’ll also be delving into how we use our iPads, our favourite apps and what we hope comes next from Apple.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Google Pixel Fold Leaks - https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/29/23703925/google-pixel-fold-leak-evan-blass-marketing-renders What piqued Jay’s interest – Final Cut and Logic Pro Come To iPad - https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/05/apple-brings-final-cut-pro-and-logic-pro-to-ipad/ Notion’s 2nd Brain with Thomas Frank - https://youtu.be/vs8WQh2k-Ow
Robbie’s Apps:
- Good Notes - Notion - Ultimate Guitar: Chords and Tabs - BIAS FX 2 - Toneforge - Steam Link
Jay’s Apps:
- Adobe Lightroom - Procreate - Luma Fusion - Nomad Sculpt - Toonsquid Animation - PlayStation Now - Xbox Game Pass
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Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are discussing headphones and earbuds. Chatting about our collection, the different purposes and the risk of not venturing outside of your ecosystem.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – AnkerMade 3D Printer - https://youtu.be/lY3FhlMYCsQ
What piqued Jay’s interest – Apple Comments on Generative AI - https://venturebeat.com/ai/apple-plans-generative-ai-tim-cook-wants-to-be-thoughtful/
Heartbeat sensors in earbuds - https://www.headphonesty.com/2021/04/best-heart-rate-headphones/ Rise of bone conduction headphones - https://www.techradar.com/news/best-bone-conduction-headphones
Cat Headphones - https://www.razer.com/gb-en/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-kitty
Hearing Aid Features - https://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/12/gurman-airpods-to-gain-hearing-health-features/
Dyson Air Filter Headphones - https://www.dyson.co.uk/newsroom/overview/news/march-2022/dyson-zone-announcement
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Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are talking all about the world of 3D printing. The various different options for those who want to get into it as a hobby at home. We’re also covering some of the use cases and some things to consider when deciding between a filament or resin printer.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – S-GPT - https://youtu.be/9_MbW9FK1fA
What piqued Jay’s interest – Skyrim ChatGPT Mod - https://www.pcgamer.com/modder-wires-chatgpt-into-skyrim-vr-so-npcs-can-roleplay-and-remember-past-conversations/
Hero Forge - Design your own minis - https://www.heroforge.com/
My Mini Factory - 3D STL file marketplace - https://www.myminifactory.com/
Pros and Cons of Resin vs Filament - https://www.wevolver.com/article/resin-vs-filament-3d-printer-pros-and-cons-of-curing-and-extrusion#
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode we are discussing modern handheld gaming. Following on from our retro handheld gaming episode, in this one we are taking a closer look at what is available in the market today such as the Nintendo Switch, Steam deck and a few others.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – SEGA buys Rovio - https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/04/its-official-sega-is-buying-angry-birds-maker-rovio
What piqued Jay’s interest – Apple Wins Epic Games Lawsuit - https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/24/apple-wins-antitrust-court-battle-with-epic-games-appeals-court-rules/
Nintendo Switch - https://www.nintendo.com/switch/
Valve Steam Deck - https://www.steamdeck.com/en/
OneXPlayer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09R4NDWXS/pockettactics-21
AYANEO - https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0BCS29M3J/pockettactics-21
Playdate - wind up console, indie games, very unique - https://play.date/
Analogue - game boy cartridge support, modern hardware - https://www.analogue.co/pocket
Logitech G Cloud - cloud gaming only… a bit weird - https://www.theverge.com/23405040/logitech-g-cloud-gaming-handheld-review-game-streaming-android-xbox-nvidia-geforce-now
Win Max 2021 - laptop form with analogue sticks - https://www.amazon.co.uk/GPD-Handheld-Graphics-Touchscreen-WIN-MAX-2021-CORE-I7
PlayStation Portable Streaming Concept - https://wccftech.com/q-lite-ps5-handheld-could-launch-this-november-alongside-other-sony-hardware/
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are discussing the age old debate of Apple vs Android in the world of smart phones. Talking through the pros and cons of each, our personal experiences and who we might think is better suited for each camp!
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – AutoGPT - https://autogpt.net/
What piqued Jay’s interest – Wonder Dynamics - Wonder Studio - https://vimeo.com/805754885
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Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are revisiting the topic of Generative AI. Since chatting about this topic on our 2nd episode, there has been massive developments in this space. We took a closer look at the latest developments in ChatGPT, Mid Journey, AI Video Generation and the industry as a whole.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Linux Gaming Available on Macs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgd88zE3O38
What piqued Jay’s interest – https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/lands/super-nintendo-world
ChatGPT-4 - https://openai.com/product/gpt-4
Google Bard - https://bard.google.com/
Adobe Firefly - https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html
Mid Journey 5.0 - https://docs.midjourney.com/docs/model-versions
Pope’s Jacket - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisstokelwalker/pope-puffy-jacket-ai-midjourney-image-creator-interview
Trump Getting Arrested - https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2023/03/22/ai-generated-images-of-donald-trump-getting-arrested-foreshadow-a-flood-of-memes-fake-news/?sh=1d0284196a18
Will Smith Eating Pasta - https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2023/04/03/will-smith-eating-spaghetti-is-the-latest-ai-generated-eldritch-abomination/?sh=6c439cc35b03
Elon Musk Open Letter - https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-pause-ai-experiments-open-letter/
Forever Voices - https://twitter.com/forever_voices/status/1641267804522397696?s=46&t=cJvCF3p7ns70gXM26QAn5A
Jay-Z AI Song - https://www.news18.com/buzz/this-track-sung-in-jay-zs-voice-by-ai-shows-how-far-the-artificial-intelligence-has-come-7429537.html
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Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s special Easter episode, we are diving into the topic of in-game Easter Eggs. Talking through our favourite examples of hidden treats within games, ranging from the basic name drops to the spicy and controversial!
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – 15-year-old Twitch streamer throws a rave every time after getting a kill in Call of Duty ****- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtRFeRFLniY
What piqued Jay’s interest – UEFN announced at GDC23 - https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/unreal-editor-for-fortnite-is-now-available-in-beta
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are talking through our experience getting up and running with streaming on Twitch. Talking through the equipment each of us has and the issues we managed to resolve. We’ll also give our take on the minimum equipment we would recommend to get started with streaming.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – HUAWEI WATCH Buds - https://consumer.huawei.com/en/wearables/watch-buds/
What piqued Jay’s interest – Adobe Firefly - https://youtu.be/ewtNzcAWUSU
Don’t forget to check us out on our other platforms:
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayandrobbie
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6WM_p4PN1VYyI1aR66kCQ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-apart/id1673786058
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2fykTD46dDeNzoUZmOx4Pu
Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Generations-Apart-Podcast/B0BSR26DQ5?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
On today’s episode, we are chatting about gaming on Mac computers. Touching on the history of gaming on Macs before the introduction of Apple Silicon chips, and now what you can do with the latest Apple M series devices.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – ChatGPT4 Creating a Website from a Sketch - https://youtu.be/S7xTBa93TX8
What piqued Jay’s interest – Microsoft Co-pilot - https://youtu.be/S7xTBa93TX8
Parallels Windows VM for Mac - https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/ A
pple Gaming Database - https://www.applegamingwiki.com/wiki/Home
On today’s episode, we are taking a closer look at the origins of handheld gaming and getting hands-on with Jay’s collection of retro handheld game consoles.
Show Notes
Robbie’s Piqued Interest - Moonwalkers - https://shiftrobotics.io/products/moonwalkers
Jay’s Piqued Interest - WWE Winged Eagle Wrestling Belt
Consoles
Gameboy 1989 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Boy
Gameboy colour 1998 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Boy_Color
Gameboy Advanced 2001 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance
Gameboy Advanced SP 2003 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance_SP
Gameboy DS 2004 (lite 2006) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_DS
PSP 2005 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Portable
Gameboy 3DS 2011 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_3DS
Gameboy 2DS 2013 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_2DS
PS Vita 2012 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Vita
Robbie has travelled to Jay’s studio to record a few ‘in-person’ episodes. On today’s episode, we’re talking through our experience with the PSVR2. Discussing the hardware, the comfort and various titles available.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Visiting Jay’s Man Cave
What piqued Jay’s interest – https://www.freeaim.com/
On today’s episode we are taking a look at the world of game streaming. Exploring some of the different options out there and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – The Custom 100 pound 43-inch Laptop - https://gizmodo.com/giant-custom-diy-laptop-43-inch-screen-youtube-video-1850150296
What piqued Jay’s interest – First impressions on PSVR2 - https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/ps-vr2/
OnLive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OnLive
Xbox Cloud Gaming - https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/cloud-gaming
Play Station Plus Premium - https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/ps-plus/
Nvidia Geforce Now - https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce-now/
Nintendo Streaming - https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Games-Using-Cloud-Streaming-Technology-FAQ-1864576.html
Shadow Tech - https://shadow.tech/en-gb/
Google Stadia - https://www.eurogamer.net/watch-the-moment-google-stadia-died
On today’s episode, we revisited the early 2000s taking a closer look at the PS2, Xbox and GameCube generation. We explored what made these consoles unique at the time and provided our verdict on which one we think won this generation of console wars.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest – Wombat Cube Poop Mystery Solved -https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-have-solved-mystery-how-wombats-poop-cubes-180976898/
What piqued Jay’s interest – The opening of Super Nintendo World Holywood on the 17th of February -https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/lands/super-nintendo-world
Best PS2 games of all time - https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/ps2/filtered
Best Xbox games of all time -https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/xbox/filtered
Best GameCube games of all time -https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/gamecube/filtered
On today’s episode, Jay & Robbie are talking about tech gimmicks. Touch screen laptops and folding screens in particular, discussing our thoughts on whether they are the future or complete gimmicks.
Show Notes
What Piqued Robbie’s interest – Boston Dynamics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e1_QhJ1EhQ&t
What piqued Jay’s interest – Bigscreen’s 5k OLED VR Device - https://youtu.be/z3k0T1mvahY
Touch Screen Laptops
Robbie’s Acer Transformer - acer transformer pad 300 2012 - Google Search
Apple Mac Touch Screens - Apple Reportedly Working on Touchscreen Macs, Including MacBook Pro - MacRumors
Foldable Screens
Phones: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G | Specs & Camera | Samsung UK Buy Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G | Price & Deals | Samsung UK motorola Flip Phone | motorola razr | motorola UK
Laptops: ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold UX9702 | OLED Laptops | ASUS UK ThinkPad X1 Fold | Lenovo UK | Lenovo UK
Rollables: Samsung Display and Intel demonstrate a 17-inch rollable OLED display - YouTube lenovo's rollable screens for smartphones & PCs enlarge and shrink in just few seconds (designboom.com)
On today’s episode Jay and Robbie talk about growing up in different generations of gaming. Discussing the various consoles and games which shaped them, from their earliest gaming memories, to their teenage years.
Show Notes
What piqued Robbie’s interest - https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s23/ / https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/
What piqued Jay’s interest - https://searchengineland.com/microsoft-bings-chatgpt-interface-spotted-in-the-wild-392646
On this episode of Generations Apart, we are delving into the latest developments in generative AI, which has blown up the internet in the last few months!
Discussing the ups and downs of ChatGPT, DALL-E and other popular Generative AI applications.
Show Notes What Piqued Jay’s interest - https://www.aisongcontest.com/
What piqued Robbie’s interest - https://www.gamesradar.com/an-elden-ring-streamer-is-playing-through-the-game-with-nothing-but-her-friggin-brain-signals/
ChatGPT - https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
Microsoft Confirms Its $10 Billion Investment Into ChatGPT, Changing How Microsoft Competes With Google, Apple And Other Tech Giants - https://www.forbes.com/sites/qai/2023/01/27/microsoft-confirms-its-10-billion-investment-into-chatgpt-changing-how-microsoft-competes-with-google-apple-and-other-tech-giants/?sh=791df9b53624
The ultimate homework cheat? How teachers are facing up to ChatGPT - https://news.sky.com/story/the-ultimate-homework-cheat-how-teachers-are-facing-up-to-chatgpt-12780601
DALE - https://openai.com/dall-e-2/
Art Made by AI Wins Fine Arts Competition - https://impakter.com/art-made-by-ai-wins-fine-arts-competition/
Lensa - https://prisma-ai.com/lensa / https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lensa.app&hl=en_CA≷=CA&pli=1
MusicLM - https://google-research.github.io/seanet/musiclm/examples/
In the first episode of our brand new podcast, Generations Apart, we talk about our experience with VR to date and share our thoughts on the tech that's coming soon.
We cover the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro, the newly announced HTC Elite XR and the upcoming PSVR2.