AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Run, Casters! Run! | AwesomeCast 685:

May 7th, 2024  |  50 mins 9 secs

ai features, air, apple, apple pencil, blackmagic camera, final cut pro, gadget review, ipad, keyboard, live production, logic pro, multicam switching, pittsburgh marathon, pro, relay team, space exercise

In this episode of AwesomeCast, the hosts delve into the latest tech news and gadget releases, highlighting Apple's new iPad models featuring the powerful M4 chip, innovative AI-driven features, and redesigned accessories like the lighter keyboard and advanced Apple Pencil. They explore the capabilities of the new Final Cut Camera app, which enables live multicam switching with iPhones, and discuss the Blackmagic Camera app now available for Android users. The hosts also share their personal experiences participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon relay team, offering insights on how tracking apps enhance the experience. Additionally, they touch on tech challenges and solutions for exercise in space, providing a mix of fascinating tech insights and real-life stories that every gadget enthusiast will enjoy.

Lending Apple a Cup of AI | AwesomeCast 680

March 27th, 2024  |  1 hr 1 min

ai, apple, apple airpods pro, legal issues, listener engagement, mac os, machine learning, media consumption, monopoly, noise cancellation, patreon, podcast recommendations, spatial audio, technology updates, worldwide developers conference, wwdc

AI Alliances and Charging Solutions | AwesomeCast 679

March 20th, 2024  |  53 mins 59 secs

ai, apple, countdown, disney, entertainment, gadgets, gemini, google, iphoneography, magsafe, ninja turtles, nvidia, paramount plus, pittsburgh, podcasting, robots, tech, travel

Control the Vertical and the Horizontal | AwesomeCast 671

January 24th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins

apple, apple vision pro, ar/vr, death stranding, gadgets, gaming, hp printers, netflix, social media trends, streaming, subscription models, technology updates, twitch, wwe, youtube

Taters in Space | AwesomeCast 668

January 3rd, 2024  |  58 mins 19 secs

apple, augmented reality, bandwidth, cats, diy, electronics, enterprise technology, fitness, future tech, gadgets, gaming, health, live streaming, nasa, platforms, set up, smart watches, social media, software, space, technology, video, virtual reality

Hollywood iPhone Style | AwesomeCast 661

November 1st, 2023  |  53 mins 38 secs

aew, apple, conversations, electric vehicles, health, honda, injuries, iphone, jon moxley, macbook, physical therapy, pittsburgh, podcast, podcasting, professional wrestling, rey fenix, social media, sorgatron media, summaries, tech news, technology, wwe

Michael and Dave discussed new tech products like Honda's electric scooter and Apple's latest MacBook Pros. They were impressed by Apple using iPhone 15 Pros to film their recent event. Michael used his iPhone 13 for concert footage.

Sustainability in Business with Kloopify | AwesomeCast 660

October 24th, 2023  |  58 mins 44 secs

adobe, apple, artificial intelligence, content creation, emissions tracking, fashion tech, las vegas, mac, pittsburgh, playstation, podcast, procurement, social media, sorgatron media, sphere, startup, supply chain, sustainability, tech news, xbox

This week on AwesomeCast, Daniela Osio joined to discuss Kloopify, a startup she founded to help companies integrate sustainability into procurement and supply chain processes. By mapping purchases to emissions data, Kloopify enables organizations to understand their environmental impact and make better sourcing decisions. Dave recapped his recent trip to the Palm Springs Air Museum and John shared how he uses AI to streamline content creation. Other topics included upcoming Apple product rumors, the dazzling new Sphere attraction in Las Vegas, and Adobe's electronic ink dress that can change colors and patterns on command. The episode provided great insights on leveraging tech for sustainability and productivity.

Raspberry Pi Face | AwesomeCast 657

October 3rd, 2023  |  53 mins 28 secs

apple, apple park, apple watch, audio tours, battery life, breakage, bugs, computer history museum, fcc, fear-mongering, firing ranges, freezing, guidego, heating, iphone, islands, laggy, manufacturing, navy, os, raspberry pi, satellites, tesla, unboxing

Looking Fly in My Aldi Pajamas | Awesomecast 656

September 26th, 2023  |  54 mins 26 secs

accessibility, ai, aldi, apple, auction, chatgpt, clothes, dinosaurs, email, fitness, fossils, fundraising, gadgets, google, health, iphone, money, pajamas, pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, tech, tech news, youtube

This episode of AwesomeCast dives into the latest tech gadgets and news with hosts Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar. They discuss new iPhone features like live voicemail transcription, voice isolation for clearer calls, and creating custom stickers from photos. Sorg reviews the Wellitory app which analyzes Apple Watch data to provide health ratings and recommendations for better sleep, exercise, and reducing stress. The hosts also explore iOS accessibility features that allow you to record your voice before potential speech loss, and then use it for text-to-speech. Plus, updates to ChatGPT like new voice and image capabilities, though concerns remain around impersonation and fraud. Podnar demos Google's Bard AI extensions which summarize your personal info and activities from Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and more. And the gang chats about the complexities of purchasing dinosaur fossils, after Dudders learns skeleton "Barry" is being auctioned for over $1 million. They get tips from ChatGPT on fundraising ideas. Finally, Dudders raves about the new cozy Aldi-branded apparel line with sweatshirts, tees and pajamas perfect for working from home.

Covid Robot of Doom | AwesomeCast 509

August 26th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins

apple, chromeos, covid-19, drive thru, duolink speakerbuds, epic games, fortnite, google, google chrome, kickstarter, microsoft, nvidia geforce now, stranger things, tab groups, wwe thunderdome, xoogler university, xooglers, youtube

Chatting the tech news of the week including WWE Thunderdome, new Chrome tabs, the Covid-19 testing robot and more as The Verge's Kim Lyons joins Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Mike Sorg!