The IRL Podcast

00:00 - Opening 00:35 - Intro 01:08 - Anthea’s Instagram 01:32 - Tech Bytes: The Y-Brush 05:18 - Tech Bytes: Animated Drawings 10:10 - Judgement 13:40 - Tech Today: Jony Ive and OpenAI 19:02 - Apple Airpods & Wearables 23:38 - What is Apple Intelligence? 24:35 - We already have AI on our phones 26:31 - Anthea wants to be a cyborg 28:20 - Jony Ive’s beautiful British accent 29:03 - Tech Today:...

Let's talk about having the Apple vs. Epic lawsuit, AI taking creative jobs, and the new Assassins Creed! This week's episode of the IRL Tech Podcast dives into some very trash AI writing, very toxic masculinity, and a very hungry Matthew.#podcast #technology #tv 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 00:00 - How do we dance? 02:37 - Matthew is really hungry 03:24 - Tech Bytes: Matthew is lonely at work and wants the LOOI R...

Let's talk about having AI as your friend, ChatGPT flattering you by calling you God, and our imaginary friends! This week's episode of the IRL Tech Podcast dives into some very flattering AI friends, very good relationship advice, and our very imaginary friends.#podcast #technology #relationship #ai 00:00 - The IRL tech podcast: AI art00:41 - Tech Bites: Fly Nova & The Steambox11:39 -...

Let's talk about AI's impact on e-learning, Donald Trump and Elon Musk's recent moves, and 3D printed makeup. This week's episode of the IRL Tech Podcast dives into some very expensive education plans, very rich leaders, and Anthea's very innocent upbringing.#podcast #technology #education #elonmusk 00:00 - Opening00:26 - Introduction00:43 - Tech Bites01:11 - The judge is too m...

Let's talk about AI language learning, Duolingo's AI boom, and ChatGPT Plus! This week's episode of the IRL Tech Podcast dives into some very expensive gadgets, very rich corporations, and Anthea's very high Duolingo streaks.#podcast #technology #languagelearning #ai 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 00:00 The IRL tech podcast: AI art01:30 Tech Bites: The Emo/AIBI robot and the Samsung Frame TV17:01 Tod...

Season 2 of IRL is all about AI — and we're kicking off with both the ews and wows of AI art. From Open AI's war with Studio Ghibli to Kamala Harris conspiracies, this episode is a banger!#podcast #technology #aiart 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 1:30 Tech Bites: 3-in-1 basketball hoop charger & wireless pearl earring earbuds6:08 Kamala Harris presidential debate conspiracy6:41 Cheating in school with te...

This week we're talking about social media! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into our favorite social media platforms, Elon Musk, doomscrolling, and the next generation of social media. Also, here's the best article ever: https://www.news.viverse.com/post/the... 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 𝐇𝐓𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐄: https://htcvive.co/4aoP8oh 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡...

This week we're talking about dancing! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into dancing, arcade games, rhythm games, VR Chat, dancing with VR with the VIVE Ultimate Trackers, and maybe we’ll even show you our best moves…?𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 𝐇𝐓𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐄: https://htcvive.co/4aoP8oh 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦? 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://open.spotify.co...

This week we're talking about fitness! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into our top fitness gadgets, home vs. gym workouts, working out with the VIVE XR Elite, and our favorite workout routines. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 01:05 – Arizona Sunshine 2 02:30 – Dating run clubs 08:38 – Fitness mirrors 09:55 – Smart watches 11:57 – AR swimming goggles 13:55 – VR gaming with...

This week we're talking about television! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into YouTube disrupting cable, watching TV together, VR watch parties with the VIVE Focus Vision, and our favorite TV shows out now.01:38 Tech bites: electric suction phone holder07:30 Hydrophobic windshield spray11:07 Watching TV as a kid12:25 TV ad breaks14:40 Watching soap oper...

This week we're talking about travel! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into our previous travels, Japan's awesome R&D tech, VR tourism, and art in VR.𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 01:30 “Amazing” experiences in New York06:36 Matthew’s adventures in Japan08:50 Japan’s unreal R&D departments13:03 Uniqlo’s amazing clothing tech14:30 AR try-on machine for glasses1...

This week we're talking about music! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into LoFi, MP3 players, Tiny Desk, VR concerts, VR music learning, and more. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 00:30 Tech Bites: Ear wax remover and a closet organization app 08:40 V Day in middle school and high school 11:40 Giftgiving for your S/O 13:30 Valentine's Day chocolates 15:47 'Good' Valentine's Day...

This week we're talking about music! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into LoFi, MP3 players, Tiny Desk, VR concerts, VR music learning, and more. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 00:30 LoFi Music and LoFi in VR 01:36 LoFi Girl and LoFi Boy 03:25 Gamified music in VR (Beat Saber & Synth Rider) 05:38 Favorite music genres 07:55 Listening to music as a kid 09:30 MP3 players/iPods...

This week we're talking about New Year's resolutions! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into National Quitters Day taking accountability for your goals, and using VR to achieve your goals. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 03:00 National Quitters Day 05:00 Fresh starts and temporal landmarks 07:47 Sticking to your goals 09:27 Resolution bingo 13:05 The SMART framework 15:5...

This week we're talking about sleep and meditation! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into our best tips on falling asleep, strange sleeping habits, and our favorite VR meditation apps! 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 1:40 Is sleeping "wasting time?" 4:37 Accidentally falling asleep using your phone 5:37 Sleeping with the light on or off? 7:25 Setting alarms 7:50 The pleasure of...

This week we're talking about movies! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into our fave childhood flicks, the future of 4D, watching movies with the VIVE Focus Vision, VR moviemaking, and more! 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 0:28 Inside Out 2 2:25 Kingsman: The Secret Service 5:00 Watching movies on the VIVE Focus Vision 6:25 Matt’s first immersive experience and Herbie: Fully Lo...

This week we're talking about anime! In this episode of IRL, the technology podcast sponsored by HTC, we dive into our favorite anime, the age-old debate of anime vs. cartoons, watching anime in VR, and more! 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 2:23 Dandadan 3:30 The difference between cartoons and anime 8:12 Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle 10:32 Kuroko no Basket 10:55 Sports anime and their use of superpowers 14:00 Backsto...