Join us for another exciting episode of Awesome Cast as we dive into the latest tech news, gadgets, and geeky discussions. This week, cohosts Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Katie Dudas bring you the best of tech innovations, Prime Day deals, and some quirky new experiences. Here’s what we covered:

Awesome Things of the Week

• IOS 18 Public Beta: Chichilla breaks down the new features of iOS 18, including the new control center, RCS integration, and scheduled iMessages. https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/16/here-are-10-features-ios-18-public-beta 

• Levoit Air Purifier: Katie Dudas talks about her new air purifier, highlighting its features like auto mode, quiet operation, and improved air quality for allergy sufferers. https://amzn.to/3WsNueT

Exciting Tech Gadgets

• UTM SE Emulator: Michael Sorg discusses the new UTM SE emulator approved by Apple, allowing users to run classic software and old-school games on iOS devices. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/13/24198015/apple-approves-utm-se-emulator 

• Royal Caribbean’s Virtual Train Ride: Katie explores the unique experience of dining on a virtual train ride while on a cruise ship, complete with themed characters and simulated scenery. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/16/24199880/royal-caribbean-virtual-train-ride 

• Amazon Fire TV: Chichilla highlights the new 43-inch QLED 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Dolby Vision, available at a Prime Day discount. https://amzn.to/3WrLnsA 

Additional Tech News

• Las Vegas Sphere: Details about the tech behind the massive sphere in Las Vegas, powered by 150 Nvidia GPUs and drawing 28 million watts of power. https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/las-vegas-dystopia-sphere-nvidia-gpus 

• Transparent Tech Renaissance: Katie shares her love for transparent tech gadgets, including a limited edition atomic purple stream deck and other nostalgic clear devices. https://www.theverge.com/23774468/clear-transparent-tech-gadgets

Tips and Tools

• Camel Camel Camel: Sorg introduces the price tracking tool Camel Camel Camel, perfect for monitoring Amazon price fluctuations and getting the best deals.

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• Krause is shaking it up in 2020 - - - - ON iOS! (For those at home, he's #TeamAndroid.)
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is a modified Xbox adaptive controller.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a foldable controller mobile phone holder that has changed his iPhone gaming.
• Sorg's (mini) Awesome Thing of the Week is a Sylvania wifi light bulb.
• Pornhub was sued for making it difficult for the deaf to enjoy their products.
• Japan has released a range of miniature furniture for cats, and My Modern Met has the BEST pictures.
• Ford creates more than cars - like a noise-cancelling dog kennel to protect your pup from fireworks noises.
• Wyze loses its AI to Apple, and we're talking about how it's affecting things.
• Krause wants to know why people keep putting cameras in sensitive places (like the bedroom) where people can hack them.
• Ben & Jerry's has a Netflix and Chill'd flavor?

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We are BACK from our year-end hiatus with Chilla, Dudders, and Sorg to talk current tech news!

• Chilla is sharing a sweet Xbox phone controller mount as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is sharing her Tervis water bottle as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing some CES 2020 updates as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• There's an artist that transforms everyday objects into out-of-this-world art!
• Did you know there's a "clean" spitball gun that makes 350 spitballs from a single roll of toilet paper?
• PS5 is looking to solve some backwards compatibility issues, and we're pretty excited about it!
• Giant Eagle pharmacy is stepping into the home automation game with an Alexa Skill that will help you get your refills and keep you on schedule for your prescriptions.
• Chilla is sharing some information about how to mount an older iMac with a non-removable arm.
• Katie is sharing some news on how to spot fake images with your smart phone.
• Segway is coming out with a new project (which Sorg is referring to as the Wall-E chair).
• Sorg found a great video about Nintendo and Scandinavia.
• A US model raised over $750K for the Australian wild fires by sending nudes.
• We're taking a look at a Lenovo photo frame as an option to share your digital photos.
• Lora DiCarlo is back at CES 2020 with some new tech adult toys.
• We're wrapping up this week's show with some preliminary thoughts on CES 2020. Of course, we'll be talking more NEXT week after the event.

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Sorg and Chilla are hanging with Producer Missy to bring us this week's tech news, including:

• Sorg has had an opportunity to check out some Disney+. He's sharing as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• The Motorola Razr is coming back, and Chilla is telling us just how awesome it's going to be as he shares his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• With all the positive talk about Disney+, there are a few hiccoughs along the way. We're discussing one of the biggest issues users face.
• The new MacBook Pro looks pretty sweet, guys.
• We're getting a little old-school with a BuzzFeed list that Producer Missy found.
• Hyundai is keeping clean energy a thing exploring solar energy options for your car (and more).
• Have you ever had Alexa blast your IR? Chilla is once again bringing us into the future.
• Star Wars is now in Fortnite!
• Everyone is on that Star Wars train! Roblox is offering some Star Wars options as we get ready for Rise of Skywalker.
• Game Pass Ultimate adds Discord, Spotify and EA Access freebies PLUS 50 new games!
• Speaking of Xbox updates, Sorg is letting us know about some Project xCloud news, too!

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It's cold and snowy here in Pittsburgh, but Chilla and Sorg are braving the elements to bring you this week's tech news, including:

• It's time for our Awesome Thing of the Week segment, and Chilla is sharing some Minecraft Minefaire!
• Since we're talking about Minecraft, have you checked out Minecraft Earth?
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a gem he found from his Apple Arcade. Mini Motorways may be his new obsession.
• Sorg and Chilla are sharing some of the games they're playing on Apple Arcade.
• Allegheny County is looking to add Tesla to its Sheriff's Office deputy vehicle options.
• What better than a life-size Pac-Man maze? What about one within driving distance?
• Apple's AR glasses may be a gaming headset?
• Niantic will be including more businesses in their real-world AR platform.
• Veterans are using an AR app to help manage anxiety.
• Adobe is launching Project Awesome Audio to help clean up recordings with a single click.
• Netflix may no longer be supported on your device.
• How about playing some real-life pinball - - - - - - over the internet?
• We're checking in on Neko the Cat.
• PokemonGO will let you play with your friends' monster pals in AR.

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It's a new week - and a new opportunity for some tech talk! Join Chilla, Brian Crawford (of PGH Museums) and Sorg as they highlight the week's headlines including:

• Brian is sharing his Hotec wireless microphone as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing Photoshop on his iPad as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is from Microsoft Ignite 2019 with a new Microsoft Office app on mobile.
• Brian has an agenda for this week's visit. He's sharing some behind-the-scenes on his recent project over at PGH Museums.
• This week we're still talking about Pittsburgh buses - in a different manner. They're equipping some clean diesel buses with phone charging outlets!
• Video may have killed the radio star, but Sony has killed the PlayStation Vue.
• AppleTV + launched, and we're getting some viewer feedback about how great it looks!
• HBO Max is coming, and they're challenging Netflix algorithms with "curated by humans" content.
• Thanks to Chilla, we may finally know what happened to G4TV and Attack of the Show.

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• Krause is sharing Pittsburgh's bus in a sinkhole (and the magic that happened on the internet afterwards) as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing Apple's new AirPods Pro as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing the Black Series from Arcade1Up as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Amazon Fresh is now delivering for free to Amazon Prime members.
• Sony has trademarked PS6 (and beyond).
• Deep Fusion is now available with iOS 13.2.
• We're taking a look at Xbox bundles, including All Access options from $20 per month.
• Blizard Con is next week. Chilla is looking forward to the leaks.
• Chilla is considering getting Nvidia's new shield TV pro with Dolby vision.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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We're recording a day early due to some scheduling conflicts, but we've got Sorg, Podnar, and Producer Missy on hand to bring you this week's tech news, including:

• • Dave Podnar is sharing iOS 13's live photos video option as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
  • Producer Missy is sharing an MIT project, DermalAbyss, as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • Sorg is sharing YouTube audio replacement tools as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • For starters, Wendys made a game. Secondly, the game allows you to battle "Ronald McDonald."
  • Tesla is allowing customers to customize the vehicle horn and movement sounds.
  • We're talking about how Tesla is creating the perfect opportunity for wrestling style entrance themes with customized vehicle sounds.
  • Big Ben fined by the NFL for his Apple Watch?
  • Uber is offering Uber Copter trips to JFK.
  • Le Creuset is offering a Star Wars cookware line.
  • The Hyperloop from Pittsburgh to Cleveland could still be a thing.
  • Did you know Nintendo made a PlayStation?
  • Dave Podnar is sharing some tidbits on how to check software since MacOS is no longer supporting 32-bit options.

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Katie, Chilla, and Sorg are back at it this week as they talk about the news you should know in the tech world, including:

• Sorg is sharing Mario Kart Tour as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is definitely in haunt season. She's sharing the ScareHouse Shake as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• As an added bonus, Katie is also sharing some ScareHouse shenanigans as they team up with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History for Haunted Museum After Dark!
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is the Microsoft Announcement due to drop tomorrow - but we're looking at some info that has leaked!
• Chilla has a fancy new iPhone, so he's sharing some of the features he likes so far!
• iPhone11's deep fusion camera has our attention.
• Wonder if you're missing out not playing Words With Friends? Well, Zynga got hacked, so maybe not playing saved you!
• Sheetz, known for its amazing MTO options, is getting into the tech scene with a new tech and innovation hub in Bakery Square.
• We're looking at an alternative iOS app store which includes its own Nintendo emulator.
• Pandora is making some changes - including adding mood settings, suggestions - - and podcasts!
• Chilla brought a story for Katie as it combines tech with porn.
• Katie is telling us about some fancypants electronic scooters.
• Amazon and Oculus have some announcements. Chilla is giving us a quick rundown:
  • Echo Frames
  • Oculus Link

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We have a special treat as Katie, Chilla and Sorg are joined by Pittsburgh comedian, Aaron Kleiber.   This week's show topics include:

• Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week is Kitten Kam!
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is Amazon's voice interoperability initiative.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Apple Arcade.
• Aaron Kleiber is sharing Batman Day as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• The new Sega Mini is out, and so are the reviews!
• iOS 13 includes force touch on SE.
• Apple redesigned the NYC "cube" store.
• iFixIt did a live teardown of the iPhone 11 Pro.
• Chilla had a chance to check out Ace Axe Throwing's scavenger hunt.
• Borderlands is in high demand on Pornhub.
• Chilla followed the rabbit hole and wound up finding some Overwatch porn.
• Fortnite's new Party Hub feature is putting its Houseparty acquisition to good use.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

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Sorg is joined by Dave Podnar (of the Tiny Shutter Podcast) for this week's episode.  The boys are talking about recent tech news, including:

• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is his Apple Watch repair experience.
•  Sorg and Podnar are sharing tips for Apple Watch use and care.
• Podnar's Awesome Thing of the Week is KFC's test of the fried chicken and glazed donut sandwich.
• Apple had an announcement recently. Podnar is sharing his thoughts on some of what was revealed.
• Sorg and Podnar are running down some of the updates on the iPhone 11 and whether or not they're looking to upgrade their current models.
• The most remarkable update for the Apple iPhone 11 is the camera upgrade.
• Podnar is sharing some of the Snapchat 3D selfie feature availability on the iPhone X and up.
• AppleCare is changing their coverage from a standard 2 year plan to a subscription option.
• Walmart is taking on delivery service competitors with a $98 unlimited service.
• Doors Open Pittsburgh provides guided tours of Pittsburgh.
• Producer Missy is telling us about a smart device cane designed to help visually impaired individuals be more independent.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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The gang's all here as Katie, Krause, Chilla, and Sorg talk this week in tech news, including:

• Sorg is sharing He-Man as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie visited Otherworld in Ohio, and is sharing it as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is YubiKey as an option to step up security across platforms.
• Krause has a new Hyundai Tucson, and he's sharing the sweet tech upgrades as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Parks and outdoor spaces lift mood as much as Christmas?
• Sorg is sharing some updates from our friends at Universal Wit.
• Apple is working on a family sharing arcade subscription service.
• Tesla is getting into solar panel rentals!
• Walmart is catching on fire thanks to Tesla?
• The Matrix is back after 20 years!
• Sorg is sharing cool features of NVIDIA ray-tracing.
• Apple is planning to launch a subscription TV service.
• Google Stadia is getting a boost with an announcement of some interesting titles.
• Your Google Assistant may soon be replacing sticky notes.
• Krause got a new Roomba, and he's happy with how clean Rosie keeps the house between regular cleanings.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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It's a slow tech news week, but Katie, Sorg, and Chilla have plenty to talk about, including:

• Katie is sharing Scream District from ScareHouse Basement as her Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Kickstarter project for GENKI - a covert dock for the Nintendo Switch.
• Sorg is sharing Steam Link as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Loot Crate is going away - - and we're a little reminiscent of when we used to get those fun little boxes in the mail!
• Spotify's podcast dashboard is coming out of beta. We're sharing some insights - - as podcaster people.
• Sorg is sharing some of the fun tech involved with SAE's Autodrive Challenge.
• Want to let people nap in your living room? Globe Living is the Air BNB of napping!
• Super Mario Maker comes to Counter Strike - - with the impossible Mario level.
• PS3's Journey is available on iOS?
• Snap Spectacles are still a thing with their 3rd generation and 2 HD cameras!
• We find ourselves questioning how Chilla doesn't own any mini gaming devices. Thankfully he's fixing that with the Turbo Grafx Mini!
• We talked about Ninja's switch to Mixer, and it looks like his now dormant Twitch feed is streaming some "adult" content?
• Verizon sold Tumblr to WordPress, and they're maintaining their porn ban.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Chilla (@chilla), Katie (@Kdudders),  and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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The gang's all here as Dudders, Chilla and Sorg talk about this week in tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing his recent Oculus experience as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is sharing Replay FX as her Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Couldn't make it out to Replay FX? They had some livestream. Chilla is sharing how he got to experience the weekend through video!
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is his upgraded Automatic connected car assistant.
• Did you know RedBull has a magazine? We didn't either - but what we DID find out was about Ninja leaving Twitch!
• Thanks to the Ninja news, Sorg and Chilla are examining their own gameplay styles.
• Flyboard is a go - across the English Channel with Franky Zapata.
• Disney, Hulu, and ESPN are coming together with a streaming video bundle.
• Facebook and Instagram ad censorship leads to a protest - - by a sex tech startup.
• Want to see what advertisements are approved or not approved? There's a site for that! We're checking it out.
• Netflix has a co-watching contract to help partners form TV pacts.
• The Matrix is returning to theaters with Dolby Vision and Atmos!
• The Amazon dash button is going away.
• Squad is an anti-bro screen sharing and chat app.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Chilla (@chilla), Katie (@Kdudders),  and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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Dudders is away on super secret assignment, so Producer Missy steps in to talk some tech with Sorg and Chilla.  This week the crew is talking about:

• Chilla is sharing CarPlay on iOS 13 as his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Sorg is updating us on his PokemonGO adventures and Team Rocket integration as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Producer Missy is sharing Facebook's brain-typing project as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• AR is enabling people to take walks to experience art throughout the city.
• Apple is looking to add AR experiences to your local Apple Store!
• Sorg has been checking out TikTok videos - - thanks to Chilla.
• TikTok has plans to introduce their own smartphone.
• Dragalia Lost is now the 2nd most successful mobile game for Nintendo.
• Poolside.FM makes your playlist look like it's from the 80s!
• Is Dayflash the next Instagram?
• Have any UltraViolet movies? Not after Wednesday!
• Apple's Apple Card is coming in August.
• Wyze has a pair of smart plugs for controlling home appliances.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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• Chilla is sharing the Google Nest / Home Hub as his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Sorg has discovered that he can ask Google to play movies on the studio TV through Chromecast!
• We're finding out how dedicated Sorg is to Dr. Mario World.
• Sorg's ACTUAL Awesome Thing of the Week is MyFitnessPal.
• Want a Nintendo Switch without all the bells and whistles?  Nintendo is rolling out a smaller Switch Lite version!
• Google Stadia is leaving gamers underwhelmed and disappointed.
• Just in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, there is an AR app to view the rocket in AR!
• While Katie is still on assignment, we are thinking of her as CES opens to sex tech!
• Ever wanted to be a flying dinosaur? Now you have a chance with Jurassic Flight at the National Aviary.
• Chilla is sharing some news about Windows auto updates.
• Pokemon GO is getting some updates!
• Niantic is shutting down Field Trip.
• Waze has a new toll calculator making it easier to plan.
• Virgin Orbit had a successful first rocket drop test, and a real launch could happen soon!

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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

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• Chilla is sharing Facetime autocorrection as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Google Maps had an alternative solution to traffic back-ups, which took some travelers off-roading?
• Sorg is resurrecting his PokemonGO play in response to the new Harry Potter game.
• We're pretty excited that furries return to the 'Burgh this weekend. It's like Pittsburgh's very own PokemonGO opportunity IRL.
• Dear Google - We need you to do a street view of the furry parade for Anthrocon 2019.
• Bernie Sanders is on Twitch...
• Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo come out against tariffs on gaming consoles.
• EA Access is coming to PS4 this month!
• Chilla is sharing some MacOS dock options for the touchbar.
• Google Maps can predict how crowded your train or bus will be.
• Windows 1.0 is making a comeback?
• While Katie is not with us in studio tonight, she did share a story about German sex sheds!

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The crew is back in studio as Krause, Chilla, and Sorg bring you this week's tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing Harry Potter Wizards Unite as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• We're comparing Pokemon GO to Wizards Unite.
• Sorg has been getting his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on with Rescue-Palooza as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Krause is sharing some of his thoughts on Android Q Beta.
• Remember when Chachi used to play games? He's keeping a chronicle of 1001 video games which he shared with us this week.
• Port Authority is rolling out a ConnectBand pilot program in Pittsburgh.
• Sorg has had his own recent dealings with RFID tech with his recent SAE travel.
• YouTube's Hangouts on Air is going away, and podcasters are up in arms.
• Stop what you're doing right now. There is a dog petting simulator!
• Sorg is sharing Raspberry Pi 4 - which could replace your desktop PC for $35!
• Chilla is conveniently sharing a beta story with us as we're talking about iOS 13 Beta.
• A robot "duck" is helping keep rice paddies clear of weeds thanks to a Nissan tech who has developed a Roomba for rice.
• Chilla is sharing a Mimke mobile mic to help with mobile recording.
• Krause is sharing his own mobile option for video with a DJI Osmo.

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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

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Bobby Cherry joins us in studio with Sorg, while Chilla checks in from Studio C to talk this week in tech news, including:

• Sorg is sharing his experiences filming SAE's AutoDrive as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing his Surface headphones as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Bobby is sharing the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• We're talking about an update in iMovie to include green screen capabilities and picture-in-picture.
• We're checking out some updates on Be My Eyes (which we checked out a little bit ago).
• Chilla is talking some cloud with iCloud and xCloud updates.
• Amazon is building scale models to help train their little drones learn.

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Sorg is away - so Katie, Chilla, and Producer Missy are going to play!  This week, Katie takes control of the helm as we talk this week in tech news, including:

• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is from the Apple announcement with WWDC 19 with Side Car to bring a second monitor experience to Mac OS.
• Katie is sharing unsafe headphone volume through Apple Health as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Missy is sharing Excel for iPhone as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Amanda shared Shhhhh with us this week to excrete on the discreet.
• WWE superstar R-Truth uses Apple Clips to create some fun video promos.
• Kennywood is getting high tech with 360 camera views.
• Cuphead is coming to Tesla.
• Apple is planning to end iTunes as we know it?
• NASA made their entire media library public and copyright free.
• There is nothing as entertaining as forced perspective with tiny superhero toys.
• You can quickly switch Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in the new control center!
• There's a new Mac Pro coming to town, and we may be a little too excited about it.
• With Apple making their recent changes, how many apps do you think will hit the Mac OS App Store later this year?
• Katie is saving the best story for last this week - Pornhub has released a Top 20 list of cities checking them out.

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Follow these awesome people on Twitter:  Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Producer Missy (@rebelliousflaw)

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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

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We've got Uncle Crappy back in studio to join Katie, Sorg, and Chilla as we talk this week in tech, including:

• When you have the Beer Me guy on the podcast, he brings beer. Tune in to see what we're drinking in studio!
• Uncle Crappy is sharing the Moto Z4 as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing the Elgato stream deck as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is sharing an interesting use of Tesla's auto-pilot feature as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing Mario Kart Tour as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• PSA - Remember to watch your orientation for video on social media.
• Looking for something bigger and deeper for your vertical garden? There's a wall planter for you on Amazon!
• Queen Elizabeth receives over a million dick pics since joining Instagram.
• VR has been used for lots of things - now it's helping with pain management and opioid usage.
• iPod Touch is still a relevant part of tech conversations.
• Looking to do a home remodel? Modsy allows you to check it out in AR before you commit to something you'll regret later!
• Contra anniversary collection is coming.
• He-Man or She-Ra fan? How about a power sword power strip?
• Katie is sad that her 3-in-1 TV/VCR/DVD combo player died.
• Panic's PlayDate comes with a crank - but at least there's WiFi!
• LEGO is celebrating Geek Pride Day the right way - with PacMan!

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Professor Buzzkill joins Sorg and Chilla as we talk this week (and this century) in tech:

• Chilla is sharing his Pixel 3a as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg was able to attend the AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup event to experience it up close and personal behind a live stream rig as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg had an opportunity to check out Yodel Labs and their AR positioning as part of the Hardware Cup.
• Sorg is sharing some updates from Vital Flo and Algenair from the Hardware Cup.
• Want to do your own canning? No, not like your grandmother's beets, more like your grandfather's adult beverages with Equals Can.
• Professor Buzzkill is sharing the black-and-white setting on his iPhone as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• For most things in tech there are previous ideas and predecessors in history. Professor Buzzkill is sharing some of that evolution with us.
• No Awesome Thing of the Week is dumb as long as it's awesome to you - like Brian's sweet standing desk.
• Microsoft and Sony are partnering for gaming and cloud services?
• Schell Games is having a friends and family event.
• You can all thank Sorg for the new MacBook Pro release from Apple.
• Pittsburgh is bringing back the magic with Liberty Magic. Chilla is giving us all the details.
• Sorg was in Hollywood - and of course he found the Museum of Selfies.
• Professor Buzzkill is questioning bathroom selfies.
• Minecraft AR is coming. Sorg can't wait to compare it to Angry Birds AR.

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Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

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It's been a while, but we've got Chris Maverick in studio as he joins Katie, Chilla, and Sorg to talk this week in tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing his FireCube as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing about his home automation updates with his FireCube addition.
• Not to be outdone, our guest Chris Maverick is sharing his own home automation upgrades - including his HomePod and streaming service.
• The new Child's Play movie takes over smart home devices with the Buddi Connected app. Katie is sharing as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing his new MacBook Pro as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Starting in July, you can return Amazon purchases to Kohl's stores.
• We found another TV for Chilla's man cave - Sony's 98-inch 8K TV...for only $70K.
• We have some friends running the Pittsburgh Marathon and they're sharing the Relive App.
• Working as a social media manager can be hard some days. Imagine being the manager for PornHub or Wendy's!
• Apparently the Galaxy Fold is on hold.
• Sesame Street wants you to get off your phone!

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There are some new, but familiar faces on the couch this week as Sorg is joined by Krause and Brian to talk about this week's tech headlines, including:

• Brian is sharing some of what he's working on these days!
• Brian is schooling us on how he uses multiple smart devices - in the same room.
• Brian is sharing how he uses Garmin Speak with Alexa as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Did you know you could actually have a conversation with your smart device?
• Krause is sharing a smart surge protector power strip as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is from his recent SAE trip. He's sharing how a team from Canada modified their plane for snowy conditions.
• Sorg and Brian both shared Bricksburgh - a LEGO pop-up bar, so of course we have to talk about it.
• We're learning about how SAE is using Facebook Portal for remote access onsite help.
• A-Train is the AI in Facebook Portal.
• We're talking about how Netflix has killed AirPlay support.
• Getting older is getting easier because of technology.
• Brian is sharing how he's using a vertical mouse, ergonomic keyboard, and a lumbar pillow from Amazon to counteract the results of his aging process.
• Google podcast is making in-episode searching easier by transcribing episodes.
• Microsoft is going to combine Xbox game pass and live into a monthly subscription?

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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Chilla and Sorg are holding down the fort at Sorgatron Media Studios as they bring you this week in tech news, including:

• Of course Chilla is bringing us some Iron Man VR as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week!
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is space - thanks to his viewing of Apollo 11 and the rabbit hole he found himself in.
• Amanda let us know about the Leo AR Camera app that allows you to do cool things with, ironically enough, astronauts and more!
• Burger King is flame broiling more than its burgers.
• A public library in Bethlehem has a hands-on opportunity for podcasters.
• Apple has done a bit this week, including announcing an arcade gaming subscription service!
• AirPods are getting even better.
• Sorg is letting us know about the new Oculus Rift arriving this spring.
• Konami is celebrating 50 years by bringing Castlevania and Contra to consoles - and we couldn't be happier.
• We've talked about AR things that don't exist - like cats and people. Now there's a whole website dedicated to things that don't exist!
• Apple had an event. We're sharing some of the big ticket items that caught our attention.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Chilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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Chilla, Sorg, and Krause are bringing you this week's tech news as we ramp up for the upcoming Apple announcement. We're sharing:

• It's a big Google news day, so we'll be talking about that tech news shortly!
• Google is making a foray into video games with Stadia. Krause is sharing the service as part of his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• We're talking about the implications of a video game system via Google Stadia and Chromecast.
• Before we get too excited about Stadia, will it go the way of Inbox or Google+ or Google Reader?
• Chilla is sharing a Microsoft update for Microsoft Teams - with 8 new features.
• We're a little excited about the updates for Microsoft Teams.
• Are you a Google One subscriber? Did YOU get a free Google Home Mini?
• Sorg is featuring his new Google Home Mini as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• There are some phishy emails and phone calls going around lately.
• There's a new iPad Air. Chilla is giving us some updates to look forward to.
• Google Maps adds new styles and gameplay options for mobile games.
• Playing games can build 21st century skills.
• Retailers, like Disney, are engaging customers with gamified storytelling.
• Netflix is working on a follow-up to Bandersnatch with a Bear Grylls survival show!
• EA paid Ninja to stream Apex Legends. We're sharing some thoughts.
• We're deep diving some of the doors Stadia can open with online gaming and cooperative gaming.
• Remember Dreamcast? Do you remember what's on your old memory card?
• Krause is leaving DirecTV NOW - but he's looking at some great streaming video options!
• Speaking of streaming video, Sorg is catching up with some Halt and Catch Fire.
• Angry Birds AR is coming to iPhone.
• Halo is getting a Master Chief collection!
• What happens when you combine Carmen Sandiego and Google Earth? We can't wait to find out!
• Twitter is going back to 2009 with twttr.
• Krause is helping his wife transition to life without a button with a new iPhone.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

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Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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Krause and Sorg are joined by Scot MacTaggart of KRNLS and Jon Providence of Eagledream Technologies as they talk this week in tech, including:

• Krause is sharing WeightWatchers as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Krause is also pairing his WeightWatchers app with a Fitbit tracker - to make the most of his weight loss journey.
• Scot is sharing a KRNLS crowdfunding campaign for #ClairtonGrows as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Jon of Eagledream Technologies is sharing Veracity VRcade in Rochester as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing a jet-powered RC plane from his travels with SAE as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Scot is sharing some of what he's working on with KRNLS.
• We're talking with Scot of KRNLS and Jon of Eagledream Technologies - an AWS partner - about some of the cool things they're doing together.
• When you get 1500 new features at once, how do you keep track of them?
• The digital marketing spectrum has made a massive impact on how quickly things grow.
• The package is less important than knowing where the package is to customers.
• Apple's Tim Cook changed his last name (on social media)!
• There's a giant vending machine for cars.
• Sony released an official PS4 remote play app for iOS devices for game streaming.
• Full Sail University is putting $6M into an eSports arena for pro gaming.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Scot MacTaggart (@mactaggart), KRNLS (@krnlsco), Eagledream Technologies (@EagleDreamTech), Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Krause (@KrazyKrause)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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Sorg, Katie, and Chilla brave the bitter cold this week to bring you this week's tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing a Nintendo Switch TV as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
• Katie is sharing the Brazilian 501st Legion carnival float as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing the Steel Cage Challenge video game as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing Excel's ability to take a printout from another screen into OCR to create an editable table using AI.
• Pittsburgh's mayor signs an executive order creating new rules for self-driving cars.
• AlphaLab Gear's Hardware Cup winner has been announced!
• Speaking of cool things coming out of Pittsburgh, we're talking about Creation Labs and their 3D Printing space at South Hills Village.
• Weezer created a Fortnite island to promote its new album.
• There is an awesome Transformers cosplay cover of Immigrant Song.
• We're talking about Spectre, a great app with a slow shutter and neural engine that helps with long exposure photography.
• Replay FX is coming back! 2019 dates announced.
• ScareHouse is venturing into the laser tag realm with Rogue Laser Grounds.
• Jibo the social robot died?!?!
• Apex Legends already has 50 million players after one month.
• Thunderbolt devices are getting cheaper.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (@Kdudders), Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Chilla (@chilla)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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Sorg and Chilla are joined by Kit and Mitch of Startup Boost Pittsburgh to talk this week in tech headlines, including:

• Chilla is sharing Mobile World Congress 2019 as his Awesome Thing of the Week - specifically a new micro SD format that promises better battery life.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Meet the Mentors podcast he was recently working on, which introduced him to some cool things in the General Motors world.
• Our guests Startup Boost Pittsburgh are talking about their cool startup pre-accelerator as their Awesome Thing of the Week.
• We're learning about pre-startup options with Startup Boost Pittsburgh.
• Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring from Nintendo. And he's being replaced by (wait for it) Bowser.
• Fan of the show, Alex Kahrs is sharing the Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is figuring out that he can essentially run the studio remotely - with his iPad.
• Last week we talked about This Person Does Not Exist. This week we're talking This Cat Does Not Exist.
• We're exploring the foldable phone.
• We're looking at Agents of SHIELD for our tech options for the future.
• HoloLens 2 has been formally announced - targeted at corporations.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Startup Boost Pittsburgh (@startupboostpgh), Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Chilla (@chilla)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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Katie, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio joined by John Carman this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Looks like we've got some gaming news lined up for this episode.
• Apex Legends was released, and Chilla is sharing his thoughts.
• We're comparing Apex Legends to Fortnite.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Fortnite's Marshmello concert.
• Rizz discovered the BEST Twitch channel. Sorg is sharing with all of us.
• Xbox Live is coming to other platforms in the near future.
• Dr. Mario World is coming to mobile gaming.
• Sony has filed a patent for backwards compatibility.
• Worried about losing your Apple AirPods? Turn them into earrings!
• Chilla has the 5GE!
• American Airlines flights will now have free Apple Music streaming if you're a subscriber.
• Amazon is teaming up with Audible for a choose-your-own adventure experience on Alexa.
• We've decided that Slice needs an Alexa skill to order pizza for us.
• News Guard is helping you find out whether it's fake news or the real thing.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Chilla (@chilla)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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Katie, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio joined by John Carman this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Chilla is sharing TiVO's CommercialSkip and the way they're working it for the Super Bowl as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is filming birds (instead of flipping them) with the Bird Photo Booth as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is iCloud files + Apple Clips + iMovie for quick social media edits of some video content - including Episode 429's Pornhub discussion.
• Apple is reportedly working on a subscription gaming service.
• Were you a fan of Farmville back in the day? There's good news. Competitive virtual farming is getting its own esports league!
• After the last episode, Carman apparently found a different Fyre TV that is most definitely not related to Fyre Festival. [NOTE: Link NSFW]
• Facebook has been paying teens $20 a month to access their phones?
• Having trouble with Facebook generating the wrong image for your link? There's a fix for it. Katie is sharing what she recently learned.
• We're sharing some thoughts on the FaceTime bug.
• Someone is trying to recreate Legend of Zelda in DOOM, and needs a hand.
• Amazon has a cute little robot that helps with deliveries.
• Netflix may have raised prices, but Hulu is lowering its basic service price.
• Looking for a way to smoke without being detected? Philter is offering a filter to eliminate smoke and smell.
• Innovation at a slow walking pace.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chilla (@chilla) and Katie (@Kdudders)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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Katie, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio joined by John Carman this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Carman is sharing a Google quiz to identify phishing emails.
• Katie is telling us about sharing your favorite Netflix shows - through Instagram.
• Chilla is poking Sorg with his Awesome Thing of the Week - ecamm live.
• Sorg is sharing the Fyre Festival Netflix documentary as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• If you've missed the weather reports, the northeast got a bit of snow. Apparently a flamethrower is not a great way to remove snow.
• Apple wants your photo. Seriously.
• Fortnite's floating sphere exploded - raining down a sea of snow and zombies.
• Pornhub had their 2018 Year in Review.
• As tech enthusiasts, we're having a field day with the Pornhub insights from their 2018 Year in Review content.
• A Fortnite player recreated the Avengers: Endgame trailer.
• Raspberry Pi has some competition.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Carman (@carmanavenue), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chilla (@chilla) and Katie (@Kdudders)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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Krause, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Sorg is sharing the Google-Assistant-themed ride at CES 2019 as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Speaking of automation, there's some crazy stuff happening with Waymo.
• Chilla is sharing a modular screen as one of his Awesome Thing of the Week contenders.
• Chilla's second Awesome Thing of the Week is also a Samsung update - with iTunes and Airplay coming to non-Apple devices.
• Krause is sharing his Plantronics wireless Bluetooth headset and charge case as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Amazon is working on a new videogame streaming service.
• Ubisoft is moving from Steam to Epic Games.
• Bungie splits with Activision.
• Alex is sharing his WD My Cloud Home with us this week.
• Instagram now offers voice messaging.
• We're apparently ditching the notch for a hole punch thanks to Huawei.
• Dolby Atmos is available through your headphones thanks to Windows and Xbox?
• There's a Surface Pro for gamers thanks to Asus.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Krause (@KrazyKrause), Chilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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We're starting the year off right - with some tech news and CES updates! Krause and Sorg are bringing you some highlights, including:

• Sorg is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Week - Bandersnatch!
• Krause is hitting the tip of the CES 2019 iceberg as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• There's a robot Pikachu, and it will sing to you?!?!
• We're learning about sous vide food preparation on this week's show.
• Mission Pic may have shut down, but its users are keeping it going thanks to Instagram and a Facebook Group.
• We are deep-diving some CES 2019 news - with an LG rollable OLED TV.
• For a company that doesn't show up at CES 2019, Apple has a bit of a presence with AirPlay and iTunes compatibility on non-Apple devices.
• Vuzix Blade smart glasses are available for pre-order.
• Audi has a VR game for the backseat that interacts with vehicle movements for gameplay.
• HTC has a new VR headset in the works.
• What if your phone could be your gaming PC?
• Laptops are getting notches like our smart phones?
• Apple may not physically be at CES 2019, but they do have a bit of a dig at their competitors thanks to a billboard overlooking the event.
• Would you upload your house key to the cloud?

Bonus content for this week is thanks to some entertaining downtime between the holidays with a sweet Walmart ad.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Krause (@KrazyKrause)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

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It was rather fortuitous that Brian Crawford of the River's Edge happened into the studio on Podcast Day. What better than to get him set up with Sorg and Chilla as we talk this week's tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing the Ring video doorbell as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is talking about the Ring doorbell depth sensor.
• We're discovering the networking opportunities with the Ring video doorbell.
• Brian is sharing his Fire TV Cube as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Brian is also sharing the Ignite Pro bluetooth PA system as an extra Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is gaming related with some Twitch updates.
• Project Rush is now Premiere Rush.
• There's a sweet Mario Kart bar in Toronto.
• WIRED + Apple TV = A new way to watch WIRED content.
• Have some screenshots you're trying to clean up and fit into product demos on every Apple device? Someone has created a shortcut just for you!
• Chilla is talking about some interesting recipe shortcut scripts you can run on your devices.
• Have an Apple device? Their original shows may be free, as long as you're using the TV App.
• Chilla is impressed with Apple device parental control options. He's looking for Android to step their game up.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Chilla (@chilla), Brian (@RiverTalkPGH) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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We’re getting into our Awesome Things of the Week with Katie sharing some insights on Comcast Xfinity’s “next episode” streaming update!
We’re doing a comparison between Comcast Xfinity streaming and Netflix / Hulu.
Sorg is getting the rundown from Katie about the commercial situation for Comcast Xfinity streaming.
Chilla is sharing a Microsoft Office 365 update as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week might just be Guinness World Record worthy with a Battle Royal.
Thanks Amanda for pointing out the Astrohaus Freewrite – a distraction free laptop to help you focus on writing.
We talked about Samsung devices being used for Fortnite skins last week – well, this week, they’re asking you not to do that.
YOBO lets you rate places with photos and emojis.
Katie is excited to rate a place with a puke emoji or a poop emoji on YOBO.
Chilla is asking for restaurants to provide a scannable code so we can scan nutrient information when things don’t come pre-packaged.
We’re ushering in the QR code revival this week.
Ooooh, what does this do?
Acer has a game chair that looks almost like that one from Ready Player One – but not quite there yet.
Skype is adding an update with call recording – only 10 years after podcasters initially asked for it.
Google Chrome is getting a redesign.
It seems like a light tech news week. Next week will make up for it with the Apple announcement!
Katie is sharing some of the horrors that her iPhone has seen. You may want to take notes on what case she uses!
Sorg is on the hunt for a couple of new Mac mini units.
Katie has hacked social media for happiness.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie Dudas (@kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)
Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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Chilla is on vacation this week, so we replaced him with our OTHER tech guru from Big Bank International! Krause, Katie, and Sorg are talking this week in tech, including:

Krause is sharing Android Pie as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Pie is working well to help balance work and home life.
Katie is sharing a VR interview with the Ninja Turtles as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is getting REALLY excited about the interactive games at the movie theater.
Speaking of movies…Sorg has been having some woes over MoviePass. So, he upgraded to the AMC A-List. AND, IT WORKS!
Quake Champions is free to play!
Mario Kart is coming to your mobile device in 2019.
Sorg loves all of the PokemonGO gifts he’s getting – so much that he just upgraded his bag.
Nintendo Switch’s online service is set to launch in September – and the price can’t be beat.
Nintendo Switch is also getting a dedicated battery pack designed by Anker – and they’re usable for your phone, too.
The Parker Solar Probe is the fastest human-made object, and we’re sending it to the sun!
Fortnite is now available on non-Samsung Android devices.
Pro Tip: Be careful about installing third party apps to your Android devices.
Katie got to hang out with Facebook last week.
Katie is really excited about Instagram tips and tricks she learned.
Krause is dropping some Samsung DeX knowledge on us.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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Sorg, Chilla, and Katie are in studio this week as Beechview celebrates National Night Out just up the block. This week's topics of discussion include:

Katie brought a friend this week!
Katie is sharing Waze as her Awesome Thing of the Week - because it's been lifesaving for her.
For those who HAVEN'T seen it, there was a train derailment in Pittsburgh - which is one of the reasons Katie is so thankful for Waze.
Chilla is also giving a shout out to the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Port Authority for being on top of things.
Another awesome thing Katie and Sorg use Waze for? Speed zone notifications. Sometimes it's hard to see those signs, and it's helpful.
Chilla is sharing the Sennheiser Memory Mic as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Windows Pro upgrade.
Bonus to Windows Pro = Remote Desktop!
Creation Labs is opening in the Pittsburgh South Hills!
The Pittsburgh Current has a nice feature - with some information about our friends at Sorgatron Media.
Sorg got an e-mail DIRECTLY from the MoviePass CEO, guys!
Parents are hiring Fortnite tutors for their children.
Fortnite added motion control on your mobile device?!?!
Tesla is adding Atari games to its cars - including Pole Position (using the car's steering wheel)!
As if ziplines aren't crazy enough, let's add a VR component to it!
Chilla found a very nice Logitech wireless charger - after he already bought a different one. *womp womp*
Will you be in Pittsburgh this weekend? Stop by Steel City Con and say hi to Katie at the ScareHouse booth.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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We’re back with Katie, Chilla, and Sorg as they talk about some tech. This week’s topics include:

Sorg and Chilla are questioning Brian Crawford’s Sosoon bag recommendation (after they both got one).
Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is a cable organizer from Amazon.
Chilla has some Krause tech envy.
Katie is sharing a fighting robot that you can buy on Amazon as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Speaking of Amazon, Sorg went on a field trip as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Uber has terminated jobs of self-driving car operators in Pittsburgh.
Electric scooters have arrived in Kansas City.
Will Pittsburgh see scooters as a healthy ride option in the future?
Find yourself frequently working out of your car? There’s a tray that works as a mobile desk or even a great eat-in-your car option.
Rugrats is coming back for a TV series and movie!
Microsoft has added some collaboration tools to the 365 world!
Looking for something to watch? Netflix is making recommendations based on emojis.
Wyze now works with Alexa on Amazon Echo.
There is a Walking Dead game with AR – no it’s not like Pokemon GO.
Magic Leap has a mixed reality headset in the works.
We have no “N” in Alphabet if Nest is gone?
Waze will provide traffic data free to US cities to aid in road congestion and pothole solutions.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: John (@lfgpgh), Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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John from Looking for Group and Academy Pittsburgh joins the show to talk this week in tech, including:

We are living in the future WITH Chilla this week as we got a quick early peek at the innaugural edition of the Pittsburgh Current. (Be sure to grab your copy when it hits newsstands!)
Katie is talking about her damned double dongle as her Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is another item from his getting-ready-for-vacation list. It’s the Olympus Tough TG-5 camera!
Sorg is sharing his sleep tracker for Apple Watch as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
John is sharing Black Fox Newz as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Funko is coming out with something new – cereal.
Movie Pass is rolling out surge pricing.
John has a ton of stuff going on. He’s sharing some Academy Pittsburgh updates with us.
John is also sharing some insights for this year’s Replay FX.
There are apparently Mario Kart ringers out there.
Facebook is trying AR ads.
Shout out to Rob Johnston and his recent awesome gig which works well for our sister (brother?) podcast, Wrestling Mayhem Show.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: John (@lfgpgh), Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

Special Guest: John Lange.

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Max Parker returns to the show this week to talk video games and E3 with us. He’s joined in studio by Chilla and Sorg to talk about this week in tech news, including:
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Chilla is sharing an Amazon update as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Specifically, Alexa voice controls are now available on Apple iOS.
Chilla’s #1 use for his home automation set-up is to turn his TV on and off.
If Alexa is broken, Chilla doesn’t watch TV.
The Home Pod sits next to the Echo Dot.
Sorg keeps going back to previous Awesome Thing of the Week nods as his current item. This week he’s talking some Pokemon GO updates.
Of course Sorg was playing Pokemon GO while filming on location with a client shoot.
You can FINALLY make friends on Pokemon GO and trade Pokemon.
Pokemon did a remake of Pokemon Yellow for Pokemon Let’s Go. Max is sharing some thoughts about it AND the pokeball Joycon controller.
Max was on-site at E3 2018 and is sharing some of his insights.
Red Dead Redemption in 4K is apparently AMAZING.
Brian is pretty excited about his new backpack.
Movie Pass competitors are striking back! Thanks to Brandon and Sorg for letting us know about AMC and Alamo Drafthouse responses.
E3 opened back up to the public this year. Things were a little different this year than last year, though.
Thanks to Katie for sharing Fortnite shaved ice with us from the road.
Chilla is looking for dongle tricks.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Max Parker (@GameGuyPGH), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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Krause is on the couch this week. Chilla’s on remote from Studio C. We’re not quite sure where Dudders is. But, Sorg’s holding it down with the boys for this week’s episode. We’re talking about:

Krause is sharing Android Messages for web as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Do you want to be a blue bubble or a green bubble?
It’s not easy being a green bubble.
Chilla is sharing a sweet folding bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Are you keyboard picky?
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is his Apple Watch (again) which allows him to have the power of Siri to take notes – from his wrist.
Brian shared some fun tech from his studio at River’s Edge with us this week.
Thanks to Rizz for sharing Jaws the videogame this week.
VR eSports is a thing. And, it’s weird to watch.
Brandon shared an update on PokemonGO that we’ve been waiting FOREVER for.
Krause has officially cut the cord! He ditched the home phone and cable, and bumped his internet to make the jump.
Sorg gave Sling TV a shot this week.
Krause’s Google Assistant has a twin sister.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, you can make a cool custom cardboard cabinet for $20!
We’re touching on some Anthem news after E3.
Cyberpunk looks super fun, guys!
Adobe is repackaging some of their video products for Project Rush.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Krause (@KrazyKrause), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 12th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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Shout out to Rob de la Cretaz. We miss you, buddy. Happy Podcast Birthday!
Chilla (physically) stole Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week – his Wyze security cam.
Katie is sharing an awesome luminary from Legendary Luminaries as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Uncle Crappy’s Awesome Thing of the Week is the World Cup presence on Google.
BTW: The official soccer ball for the World Cup has some tech integration.
Amanda is sharing her Awesome Thing of the Week – the Impossible Ball and the fun tech integration this little soccer(ish)ball has.
Sorg must be holding a grudge against Chilla – he skipped over his Awesome Thing of the Week! (Just kidding. We’re talking about Fortnite.)
Fortnite on Nintendo Switch does have some issues that are angering some Sony users.
Brian has joined the VR age with his discount cardboard!
Microsoft sunk their recent data center – into the ocean – to help with cooling.
Speaking of Fortnite, it’s opening new doors for marketing opportunities.
Katie is super excited about iPhone tongue tracking for animojis and memojis.
OH: I’m not going to do anything dangerous. I just want to stick my tongue out!
Let’s make a giant spinning litter box – AND GIVE IT EARS!
Sorg is sharing some gaming upgrades – thanks to some thrifty finds.
Sorg thought the Fire TV Cube was an April Fools Day joke at first!
The Steam store will accept anything that isn’t illegal or trolling thanks to Valve’s new policy.
And, we devolve to reminiscing about where we all were 8 years ago…other than podcasting here.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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June 12th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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Sorg is all by himself in studio as he’s joined remotely by Chilla from Studio C and Alex Kahrs coming in from Long Beach. This week has some great updates following WWDC, including:

We promise we won’t be talking ALL Apple, but we will touch on some of the news and updates.
Alex is sharing Moovit as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is sharing Mega Man on iOS as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Crossover options for apps is great – but, it’s totally up to the developer to make it happen.
Speaking of apps – Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is news out of WWDC18 about iOS apps on MacOS.
With the Apple updates at WWDC18, if iOS can port over to MacOS – does that mean I can play Fortnite on my Apple TV?
Thanks to Mat Weller for letting us know about the Nerf War at Century III.
Sorg has been playing some BumbleBee on AR thanks to the recent movie trailer.
When Apple talks to us about upcoming upgrades, we listen – and we share.
Apple Watch will be getting some upgrades – including walkie talkie mode!
Viewing websites and menus on Apple Watch? Yes, please.
Will Apple TV be replacing your cable box?
Sorg is playing AR videogames while podcasting.
IBM is shutting down free plans on U-Stream.
Chilla is talking about some podcast implications for Just A Line.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Alex (@alexanderkahrs), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 12th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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We return after a week hiatus as Kenny Chen joins us for the main show. Kenny is joined by our usual cast of characters, Sorg, Chilla, and Dudders, as we talk about this week’s topics including:

Katie is sharing an Awesome Thing of the Week that she literally found in the studio this evening. Doorways to Horror – the VCR game.
Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week has Sorg downloading a new app for Box Lunch.
Kenny’s Awesome Thing of the Week is NOT Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Kenny’s Awesome Thing of the Week is AI for Good which he attended a week or so ago.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week has to do with Missy’s iPhone upgrade – due to circumstances.
Because Missy had to replace her iPhone, Sorg finally said goodbye to his Pebble and hello to a new Apple Watch.
Thanks to The Broadcast for turning us on to Technical.ly teaming up with Public Source on an Open Data project.
Our friend Brandon (who will be participating in the Special Olympics) shared some news about an Xbox partnership.
Our good friend and Patreon supporter Mat Weller is getting closer to cut the cord.
Ever wanted to become a house-flipper without actually having to deal with renovation work? There’s a videogame for that!
DishTV has a new option for over-the-air channels.
HoloLens is helping those with visual impairments with sound.
Pornhub has made its own VPN.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Kenny Chen (@knnychn), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 12th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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Krause returns to the big purple couch this week to show off some of his new toys. He is, of course, joined by our in-house gadget hounds Chilla, Katie, and Sorg. This week’s topics include:

Katie is fresh off the Millvale Music Festival and sharing some quick thoughts about the weekend.
Thanks to PCTV for picking up Awesome Chat as part of their programming!
Krause has an Awesome Thing of the Week – LIVE from McKees Rocks with his Nest doorbell.
Katie is sharing the Nintendo Labo mash-up with Jimmy Fallon and Ariana Grande as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Microsoft released some information about Surface Hub 2, and it made Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is just down the block from the studio. He got a sweet tour of the Tolin FX space when he stopped by.
Speaking of local, Sorg is sharing Honeycomb Credit as an option for crowdsource funding for businesses.
Pittsburgh has an eSports team, and we’re learning more about the gaming space because of it.
Boston Dynamics’ creepy robot dog is getting creepier – and smarter.
Ryan Reynolds dressed as a unicorn is almost as amazing as him as Deadpool.
Snapchat is getting started with ads that you can’t skip.
Smellavision is a step closer – with the Sensor Wake alarm clock.
Krause is on the verge of cordcutting – and we’re going to talk him over the ledge!
To DVR, or not to DVR, that is the true question on this week’s podcast.
The show may have turned into an intervention to address Katie’s VHS lifestyle.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Krause (@KrazyKrause), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 5th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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If there’s one thing you need to see this week, it’s Thanos dancing.
Speaking of interesting dance moves, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Subservient Chicken.
Nintendo Switch won’t be getting a virtual console after all.
Sorg dusted off his Gameboy Advance for some Bugs Bunny gameplay recently.
Cynthia is sharing a predictive text integration we can get behind with Predictively Funny.
Google Maps has some social and AR components (to help you go the right direction when you get off public transit).
Google Lens is picking up some extra capabilities.
Android P is rolling out to everything but Samsung.
There may be some changes coming up with schedule integration with your Google Calendar.
When you think about applying parental controls for yourself.
Microsoft has some Build news that Chilla is sharing with us.
Cortana and Alexa have finally become friends.
Microsoft is sweetening the deal for developers.
Pornhub had a huge spike on Star Wars Day.
Sorg got to celebrate Star Wars Day with his buddy, Chris Whitlatch!
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacloskey), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 5th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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It may be the first day of spring, but we’re not sure Pittsburgh got the memo. While Chilla is tucked away all nice and warm in Studio C, Sorg and Dudders braved the snow to make it into the Sorgatron Media studio for this week’s tech talk, including:

Katie is sharing a YouTube web streaming option that doesn’t require an encoder.
Chilla is sharing some apps for sketching as his Awesome Thing of the Week with Concepts and Linea Sketch.
Sorg has been playing more video games lately. He’s telling us about Inside.
Sorg shares how he recently deleted all of the freemium games from his phone.
Fan of the show Alex Kahrs shared some thoughts on One Cast and a live stream option he’s using these days.
Thanks to The Incline for including us (and our friends) in the Big List of Pittsburgh Podcasts.
Amanda put CMRA on our radar with her addition to this week’s tech news.
Google is opening their Google Maps API to game developers.
There’s an AR version of StreetFighter!
Sega Genesis’ collection of games is coming to PS4 and Xbox One!
Who kept their Tamagotchi alive? There’s a chance to redeem yourself!
Looking for the next Raspberry Pi option? Raspberry Pi 3 and Model B+ are available!
We are sending Katie into the world looking for Raspberry Pi.
We’re taking wagers on how many times she’ll be offered Raspberry Pie instead.
Waze is offering a carpool option in Washington State.
Web OS is still alive – and making our news cycle as they go from HP to LG and now Open Source.
Sorg recently discovered Fortnite.
Apparently the Sony Playstation will die without porn? [LINK NSFW]
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Our good friend, Zach Rizza is raising money and awareness through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Team Pittsburgh 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon. Check out his fundraiser page at: https://www.crowdrise.com/dsgfpitt2018/fundraiser/zachrizza

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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Chilla is buying some Xbox stuff when he gets home!
Streaming Xbox to Mac? Chilla’s interested!
Sorg is flying again starting next week – and he has just the VR device for in-flight entertainment.
Sorg is talking some VR options from his in-person discussion at a local event with Schell Games – especially I Expect You To Die.
The reason VR has jumped so much is thanks to cellphones.
Thanks to Brandon for sharing REVVL and a few other options as his Awesome Thing of the Week fan submission.
Nokia is bringing back the Banana Phone and we’re geeking out so much!
Sometimes, 2 megapixels is all you need.
Speaking of Nokia, we’re revisiting the past AGAIN with the Communicator.
The Olympics featured a ton of drones – and it was AMAZING!
Amazon is acquiring Ring. Chilla has thoughts.
Shadow virtualizes a high-end gaming PC on your desktop.
Will Adobe be expanding their cloud to include high-end workstations to help render video, etc.?
Huawei made a Porsche somewhat autonomous – – with a smartphone.
Google Assistant can launch specific tasks in Android apps?
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion?

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Our good friend, Zach Rizza is raising money and awareness through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Team Pittsburgh 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon. Check out his fundraiser page at: https://www.crowdrise.com/dsgfpitt2018/fundraiser/zachrizza

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

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Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is England’s take on providing internet for rural communities.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week was #SJIW2018 which he helped film this weekend.
Pittsburgh is looking to adapt the Homestead steel smokestacks to light up based on healthy living initiatives. <3
Yes, there is a man who hopes to father children with his sex robot.
Le Slide adds two more screens to any laptop.
Nintendo and CAPCOM are re-releasing Mega Man legacy collections!
Amazon is using their boxes for creative reuse with their #MoreThanABox campaign.
We can’t do a podcast during the Olympics without talking about skiing robots.
Apple’s new HQ has been causing problems with employees walking into the walls.
Amazon operations in Pittsburgh are expanding on the South Side.
Do you Swype? Maybe not any more.
Mattel has Jurassic World robots. And, they’re adorably educational.
What’s more awesome than SpaceX? How about the fact that they’re launching internet satellites?
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion?

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)
Speaking of Slice on Broadway, make sure you vote for them in the Incline’s pizza bracket.

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion?

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Alex Kahrs (@alexanderkahrs), Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron), and John Chichilla (@chilla).

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk