AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Alexa. Swarm Mode. | AwesomeCast 784

September 29th, 2021  |  53 mins 53 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Ron Krause returns to talk iPhones, video games, and more with John Chichilla and Michael Sorg!

Krause bought a new gaming pc for his work: ROG Strix G512LI
Sorg did a nature/dog walk to test his new iPhone 13 Pro Max
Chill ahas a new switch-based USB hub.
Amazon announces new products. But are we ready for an in home robot and security drones from the company?
Chilla wants a few of the Echo Show 15 for his wall.
Remember the movie Antitrust?
iPhone 13 is out now so lets speculate about the iPhone 15
How to use Apple’s FaceTime on an Android phone

These Are Not the Bricks You're Looking For | AwesomeCast 783

September 22nd, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Alex Kahrs joins us to represent California on Apple Event day with Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Michael Sorg!

How did our iPhone 13 pre orders go? And what accessories have come in before the new phones?
iOS 15.1 already in beta channel. What’s coming, and what do you need to do with your new phone if you’re on the beta?
Fraggle Rock on Waze
Ikea’s $39.99 pad adds built-in wireless charging to almost any table
Fan Builds The Entire Star Wars Galaxy in Minecraft. And check out the official release too!
​​ The massive Museum of Pinball closes, leaving around 1,700 games to be auctioned off
When disaster strikes Verizon has a Thor for you
GoPro Hero 10 Black review: A big, invisible upgrade
BOGO $100 off on Quest
tvOS gets new screensavers

Your Next iPhone | AwesomeCast 562

September 15th, 2021  |  1 hr 8 mins

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Alex Kahrs joins us to represent California on Apple Event day with Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Michael Sorg!

Batteries Not Included on Facebook Marketplace | AwesomeCast 561

September 8th, 2021  |  53 mins 4 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Videographer Miles Levrio joins us to talk old camera tech with Dave Podnar, John Chichilla and Michael Sorg!

Toyota joins as car companies invest in battery EV tech
Microsoft Acquires Video editor Clipchamp
Asphalt 8+ and Zen Pinball Party on Apple Arcade
Miles talks about his new Instagram Crappy.Cams, and his Facebook Marketplace experiment while on the road in Tennessee!
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Hot Takes On Deplatforming | AwesomeCast 560

September 1st, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Pumpkin Spice Podcast | AwesomeCast 559

August 25th, 2021  |  58 mins 6 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

The band is back together as we talk video games, pumpkin spice and more with John Chichilla Katie Dudas and Michael Sorg!

Danny DeVito Tassels | AwesomeCast 558

August 18th, 2021  |  58 mins 46 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Dave Podnar joins us from quarantine as we talk walking, smart clocks, new virtual office concepts and more with Katie Dudas and Michael Sorg!

Sorg picked up a Lenovo Smart Clock with THE Google Assistant for $13 on Wish!
Video Window for remote workers to feel like they’re in the office
mibest OLED Finger Pulse Oximeter. AFFILIATE LINK https://amzn.to/3gcSMXs
Sorg found video game streaming services Blacknut and Vortex in the GoogleTV App Store. But it’s AntStream with CLASSIC Midway, Lucasarts, Namco, and Neo Geo games you can play for FREE that’s awesome!
Podnar shares the completed pghsteps project! Check them out on Instagram and the maps project!
Tiny dicks descend on Pittsburgh (their headline, not ours!)
OnlyFans introduces OFTV app. No nudity or cost

One Night in Chilla's Backpack | AwesomeCast 557

August 11th, 2021  |  1 hr 6 mins

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

John Chichilla is back for ONE NIGHT ONLY to help us get more organized with our computer cord management and talk AppleTV and video games with Ron Krause and Michael Sorg!

Chilla gives us all of the organization tips with cord wrangling and on the go phone charging including:
Travel Accessories Cable Organizer Bag AFFILIATE LINK https://amzn.to/3jNLcDL
Anker Wireless Power Bank, PowerCore 10,000mAh Portable Charger with USB-C AFFILIATE LINK https://amzn.to/3lRjsk4
Cocoon CPG7BK GRID-IT! Accessory Organizer AFFILIATE LINK https://amzn.to/37z5Cug
Sorg picked up a new AppleTV 4K
Krause’s son is getting married!
Xbox cloud streaming is now available in the Windows app
Pittsburgh is having scooter problems! Who could have guessed?
M1 Mac mini 600.00
The new Parallels 17 officially lets you run Windows 11 on your Mac
Bird Buddy Webcam for bird watching!
Loupedeck for creative shortcuts
Why does Sorg need a Dummy HDMI?

No R2 Doo-doo | AwesomeCast 556

August 3rd, 2021  |  59 mins 36 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Pinball, Halo Infinite hands on, and Detonation Racing. We got your tech news with Ron Krause, Katie Dudas and Michael Sorg!

Dudders visited Kickback Cafe to play Mandelorian, Ninja Turtles, and more pinball machines
Sorg is digging Detonation Racing from Apple Arcade
Krause got his hands on the Halo Infinite preview
Google is now offering a permanent Chromecast and Stadia Controller bundle
Cat simulator ‘Stray’ heads to PlayStation and PC in early 2022
R2-D2 is now a Tamagotchi that doesn’t poop
Google won’t let you sign in with very old Android versions after September 27th
Waze adds Master Chief from Halo
The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will launch this fall with custom-built Tensor chip
Otterbox Game Clip
Google Maps update for iOS. Live location sharing in iMessage, home screen widgets. And dark mode

Sorgatron Media 4 Year Studio Party!

August 2nd, 2021  |  1 hr 40 mins

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

It's been 4 years since we walked the couch up to the Beechview Studio location! We celebrate with old friends from many of our shows including Wrestling Mayhem Show, AwesomeCast and Fishing Without Bait!

The Biggest Guitar Ever |

July 28th, 2021  |  55 mins 58 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Arcades, big rockets, and Instagram updates. We got your tech news with Ron Krause, Katie Dudas and Michael Sorg!  

Instagrams’ Reels can now be 60 seconds long

What’s old is new again as Krause visits an arcade!

Sorg saw a GIANT GUITAR at Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL

Steam Deck can limit frame rates to give you longer battery life

Apple Arcade’s upcoming additions include ‘Tetris’ and ‘Monster Hunter’ games

Play the olympic game from Google’s homepage.

Clippy will return as an emoji in some Microsoft apps

iOS 14.7.1 Released

Ear (1) Earbuds

Lucasfilm hires YouTuber who used deepfake to improve ‘The Mandalorian’

Olympic Drones!

Instagram update #1 for us. Sensitive content

Instagram updates for the teenagers

Big Podcast on a Little Plane | AwesomeCast 554

July 21st, 2021  |  1 hr 27 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Ron Krause is back via tiny plane to talk video games and rockets with Katie Dudas, John Chichilla, and Michael Sorg!

Krause on a small plane!
Pokemon Go Awesome Fest and Pokemon Unite!
Wally Funk, 82 year old who flew on Blue Origin spaceflight
SteamDeck plays all of your Steam Games on a portable unit…in December.
Microsoft unveils Windows 365, a Windows 10 PC in the cloud. How can we use it?
Games Coming to Game Pass
Handhelds are hot again. Here’s how Xbox and PlayStation could capitalize.
Netflix games will focus on mobile at first
Reminds us of a previous video game and show crossover “Defiance” on Syfy
New pro wrestling show “Heels” on Starz

Rocket Measuring Contest | AwesomeCast 553

July 14th, 2021  |  50 mins 53 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Rockets, billboard cats and more with Katie Dudas, John Chichilla, and Michael Sorg!

Giant 3D cat billboard in Japan
This could be pretty cool 1 device, 4 OSes. Run Windows, ChromeOS and Android on MacOS Machines
Billionaires in Space! Richard Branson gets there first on Virgin Galactic. Or did he?
Did you Black Widow? I only ask because I had a heck of a time purchasing it.
Apple offering $99 magsafe battery pack for iPhone 12 family
Awesome update to the Transit app.

Chili Dog Deep Dive | AwesomeCat 552

July 7th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

From Chili Dogs to Nintendo Switch. We talk tech as Mike Pound of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Katie Dudas, John Chichilla, and Michael Sorg!

There’s a NEW Nintendo Switch coming in October! Will you be picking it up?
Pink Pockets. Post mastectomy drain holders.
STIR/SHAKEN, because robo calls will drive you to drink. New FCC rules took effect last week, requiring big carriers to confirm that the number we see coming up on caller ID matches the number that the call originated from.
Sorg is upping his streaming game with a new Live U to stream better from more locations.
American Troops Are Pulling Out Of Afghanistan, Leaving Pokémon Behind
Use Brickit App to figure out what to build with a picture of your loose Legos!

The Booty Setting | AwesomeCast 551

June 30th, 2021  |  53 mins 19 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

AwesomeCast Away From Home Edition

June 22nd, 2021  |  30 mins 34 secs

pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech news

Sorg is on the road this week on vacation, so we asked our AwesomeCasters to submit their Awesome Things of the Week early!

Sorg shares his experiences on the road at Formula SAE Nevada where he had the fortune to chat with members of Tesla, Space X and the Boring Company, hold a flame thrower, and saw the new Tesla Model S Plaid in action!
Katie’s fighting off gnats and fruit flies from her plants with some sticky gnat traps!
In honor of Father’s Day and the US Open Amanda and Steve showed off the Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors for golf clubs. These smart sensors track you throughout play to improve stroke and scores.