In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu explore the rapid expansion of the Claude AI ecosystem. They break down how Anthropic is moving beyond simple chat interfaces to create a comprehensive suite of productivity tools - including Projects, Artifacts, and Co-work - designed to transform AI from a basic prompter into a true collaborative partner. The discussion highlights how these features allow for deeper context retention and specialized "skills," making AI more intuitive for complex tasks like software development and course design.Paul and Dave share their personal workflows, contrasting Claude’s "warmer" and more nuanced persona with other giants like Gemini and ChatGPT. While they celebrate the creative freedom offered by tools like Artifacts, they remain grounded, discussing the practicalities of token limits, the "equity gap" in paid tiers, and the critical importance of data privacy in an increasingly automated world. The episode concludes with a forward-looking verdict: AI is rapidly evolving into a seamless, agent-based operating system that will soon be woven into every facet of our digital lives.🔗 Links & Resources:Polymarkethttps://polymarket.com/Kalshihttps://kalshi.com/Meta Glasseshttps://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/shop-all/Meta Acquires Moltbook, the Social Network Just for A.I. Botshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/technology/meta-moltbook-social-ai-bots.htmlClaudehttps://claude.ai/EKG Simulator/trainerhttps://inlineteaching.com/medical/ekgImport and export your memory from Claudehttps://support.claude.com/en/articles/12123587-import-and-export-your-memory-from-claudeWhat are projects?https://support.claude.com/en/articles/9517075-what-are-projectsExtend Claude with skillshttps://code.claude.com/docs/en/skillsWhat are artifacts and how do I use them?https://support.claude.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-theminfo@theimmersivelens.comClaude Code overviewhttps://code.claude.com/docs/en/overviewFLCC's Vibe Coding Coursehttps://www.flcc.edu/courses/csc-145/Claude Cowork by Anthropichttps://www.anthropic.com/product/claude-coworkMentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/#ai #claudeai #anthropic #futuretech #vibecoding #spatialcomputing #machinelearning #techpodcast #productivityhacks #ImmersiveLens #edtech #generativeai #highered #podcast #sora2 #vibecoding #digitalethics #flcc #newmedia #techtrends #techhistory #uxdesign #webdevelopment #projecticeberg #futureofwork #screentime #foldablephones #visionpro #TheImmersiveLens #edtech ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.

Welcome to The Immersive Lens - the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn - from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.

🗒 SummaryThere’s nothing quite like the thrill of fresh hardware, and this week, the studio is buzzing with a surprise live unboxing of the brand-new MacBook Neo. The central focus of this episode is Apple’s latest addition to its computing lineup, a device that not only turns heads with a striking new yellow finish but also represents a major leap forward in out-of-the-box AI integration. As emerging tech continues to blend into our daily routines, the MacBook Neo matters right now because it seamlessly bakes powerful tools directly into the foundational setup of the operating system, making advanced AI accessible to everyday users right from the start.

Jeff orchestrates a surprise for Paul and Dave - a new MacBook Neo. They share their candid, in-the-moment reactions as they tear away the eco-friendly packaging and boot up the machine for the first time. They offer unique perspectives on the tactile unboxing experience and the immediate prioritization of accessibility features, while Jeff helps capture the sleek details on camera. Their final verdict is one of genuine excitement: the MacBook Neo isn’t just a colorful hardware refresh, but a highly capable, AI-forward device that sets a new standard for user-friendly, modern computing.

🔗 Links & Resources:MacBook Neo

https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/

YouTube Ad for Neo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SIKAmPXY4

Indiana Jones - "I even like the color"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3QQhJdwEZM

NYT - Apple Is Doing Its Part to End Green Bubble Shaming. It’s Our Turn.https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/technology/personaltech/apple-iphone-android-bubbles.html

NASA Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW)

https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis-ii/arow/

Unity Game Design Software

https://unity.com/

Mentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @Google

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Welcome to The Immersive Lens - the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn - from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.

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In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu sit down with Christine Parker, a Professor of Science and Technology and Finger Lakes Community College’s resident "Immersive Classroom Guru". The conversation centers on the transformative power of Mixed Reality (MR) in higher education, specifically focusing on the use of the Microsoft HoloLens to revolutionize how students learn human anatomy. Unlike traditional virtual reality that isolates the user, Mixed Reality allows students to remain present in their physical environment while interacting with high-fidelity, life-sized holograms of the human body, turning a standard classroom into a futuristic "Holography Lab".

Paul and Dave explore Christine’s journey from the pharmaceutical industry to the classroom, uncovering the technical hurdles - from sunlight interference to the necessity of "geometric carpets" - that come with pioneering new tech. The episode concludes with a powerful verdict: technology is merely a tool for storytelling, but when applied with intentional instructional design, it can significantly shift student performance and retention. As the HoloLens era begins to sunset, the team looks forward to the next evolution of immersive rooms that incorporate sound and even scent to simulate high-stakes environments for first responders.

Links & Resources:

Could HoloLens’ Augmented Reality Change How We Study the Human Body? - https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2016/04/could-hololens-augmented-reality-change-how-we-study-human-body

Transforming Medical Education with Microsoft HoloLens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4M6BTYRlKQ

How to Transform Your Classroom into a 360° Immersive Learning Experience with Projection Mapping? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6SoHMw0mdM

Microsoft is discontinuing its HoloLens headsets - https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2016/04/could-hololens-augmented-reality-change-how-we-study-human-body

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Welcome to The Immersive Lens — the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn—from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu delve into the practical and transformative world of custom chatbots - specifically "Gems" in Google Gemini and "Custom GPTs" in ChatGPT. They explore how these specialized AI tools are shifting from general-purpose assistants to highly tailored "transactional" workflows. By focusing on niche applications like generating accessible alt-text for images or interpreting complex branding guidelines, the duo illustrates how anyone can now "program" an AI using simple English to solve repetitive, data-heavy tasks.The conversation takes a deeper turn as Paul and Dave weigh the immense benefits of these tools against the ethical and safety challenges emerging in the industry. While Dave highlights the efficiency gains for educators and businesses, Paul introduces the sobering reality of "digital attachment" and the ongoing legal battles surrounding social media’s impact on youth mental health. Ultimately, the hosts deliver a verdict of cautious optimism: custom chatbots are powerful allies for productivity and accessibility, but they require human oversight and robust guardrails to ensure they remain helpful rather than harmful.🔗 Links & Resources:Peaky Blindershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaky_Blinders_(TV_series)Meta SAM3https://ai.meta.com/research/sam3/ComfyUIhttps://www.comfy.org/Google Genie 3https://deepmind.google/models/genie/Prep for the SAT with practice tests in Geminihttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/practice-sat-gemini/Google Gem: 🖼 Text from Image Extractor 🖼https://gemini.google.com/gem/1unHgmJh_12o9QIMTskVueYWAbyVhzwDq?usp=sharingGoogle Gem: GenAlphaSpeakhttps://gemini.google.com/gem/1BtU9sp5Y43jh8Lg1zW5GnzpQ6YdCjHvi?usp=sharingGoogle Gem/Chatbot System Prompt Examples:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGw-UOoWJmg_uUNYFGR_Mh0xsHMP4cDRtMazGmhaFHE/edit?usp=sharingProfessor Maley's PDF to HTML Converterhttps://gemini.google.com/gem/17HdBpSsZunyiIvBRM1p4AWUf2DgzWbek?usp=sharingCharacter.AI and Google agree to settle lawsuits over teen mental health harms and suicideshttps://www.cnn.com/2026/01/07/business/character-ai-google-settle-teen-suicide-lawsuitSocial Media School Districts Lawsuithttps://www.motleyrice.com/social-media-lawsuits/school-districts-lawsuitSpain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Muskhttps://www.reuters.com/world/spain-hold-social-media-executives-accountable-illegal-hateful-content-2026-02-03/Pluribus (TV series)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series)ChatGPT Custom GPT Markethttps://chatgpt.com/gptsFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#ai #edtech #generativeai #highered #podcast #sora2 #vibecoding #digitalethics #flcc #newmedia #techtrends #techhistory #uxdesign #webdevelopment #projecticeberg #futureofwork #screentime #foldablephones #visionpro #TheImmersiveLens #edtechtools ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.