The hosts also dig into digital game ownership, GTA VI’s physical copy controversy, Nintendo-style game key cards, Sorg’s new AI video experiment “It Came From AI,” Meta and Snap’s latest smart glasses, Apple price increases tied to AI hardware demand, hand-crafted animation, Minion singing contests, and a wild pro wrestling Nintendo moment involving an NES cartridge.

Links discussed in this episode:

Rubin Observatory space camera:
https://www.space.com/astronomy/rubin-observatory-begins-filming-the-greatest-cosmic-movie-ever-beginning-a-new-era-of-astronomy
https://rubinobservatory.org/

Red Bull F1 filming drone:
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaFPQ8pOEXN/
https://www.redbull.com/us-en/worlds-fastest-filming-drone-build

Martine Rothblatt:
https://achievement.org/achiever/martine-rothblatt-ph-d/

Chachi Says Video Game Minute:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrg52egw1ro
https://www.polygon.com/1000-dollar-game-steam-10-minutes-congratulations-on-your-purchase/
https://www.cbr.com/universal-five-nights-at-freddys-3-gary-dauberman-screenwriter/

It Came From AI:
https://www.instagram.com/itcamefromai/reels/

Animation by dad for child:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3485866488230002

Meta AI glasses:
https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-glasses/

Snap AR glasses:
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/snap-specs-launch-live-latest-updates

Apple price increases:
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/ouch-apples-mac-and-ipad-price-hikes-brutal

Minion singing contest:
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8G67fFM/

Nintendo wrestling moment:
https://apple.news/A2iJBMG51SlKOCgHFRwk6xA

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hey discuss a new Honda "Motocompacto" electric scooter/bike that folds up into a small size and can fit in a cubicle or car trunk. Priced around $1000.https://motocompacto.honda.com/

Talk about new M3 MacBook Pro models from Apple. Mostly spec bumps but nice upgrades especially compared to older Intel models.https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/https://www.apple.com/imac/

Discuss how Apple uses iPhone 15 Pros to film their latest event. Impressive results.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3dbG9pAi8I

Michael uses his iPhone 13 Pro to shoot some wrestling/concert footage and is happy with the quality. Phones keep getting more capable for basic video production.

Ruth injures her back, possibly a pinched nerve, and picked up a TENS unit in the meantime.https://www.riteaid.com/shop/rite-aid-3-in-1-tens-ems-heat-device

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