kidmental got a Circuit Mess electronics kit for his son to build gadgets like the "Bite Boy" handheld game console. The devices can communicate over long distances using a wireless protocol.https://circuitmess.com/

Chilla set up a new streaming desk setup with a USB hub, pegboard for organization, and a pan/tilt/zoom camera on a shelf to provide multiple camera angles. He's planning to start live streaming more in 2023.https://amzn.to/47m2heF https://amzn.to/47onCnw

Podnar got a new Apple Watch Series 9 to replace his older Series 4. The new watch has better battery life, always-on display, and more sensors to provide running metrics.

Sorg is using the newer workout plans in Apple Fitness to plan his workouts.

NASA beamed a test video of a cat ("Taters") into deep space and back using a new laser communication system, achieving a data rate of 267 megabits per second. This was a test of their ability to transmit high bandwidth data over long distances.https://www.engadget.com/nasa-beamed-a-video-of-a-cat-named-taters-from-deep-space-to-earth-175814869.html

The group discussed the new social media platform Blue Sky and how difficult it is to keep up with new platforms. Many platforms don't have APIs available yet to easily cross-post content.

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Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is a vacuum he can control with his voice via Alexa. And, it’s a Shark.
We’re talking cats v. Roomba and cats on Roombas. Of course this is a tech talk show.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is Pluto TV as an alternative to regular TV.
Pro Tip from our guest Ryan Haggerty: Turn down TV saturation on shows like Dare Devil for a film noir effect.
Ryan’s Awesome Thing of the Week is the Panasonic GH5s.
Thanks to Amanda Narcisi for sharing the Colgate smart toothbrush with Apple Research Kit integration.
There’s a town in New Jersey that isn’t happy with apps like Waze and Google Maps causing more traffic – to the point that they’re issuing fines to non-resident drivers.
Of course there’s a flying bathtub drone.
Open banking may be coming to the US.
Russian dash cam footage has been compiled into a documentary for The Road Movie.
Chalk it up under things we’ve learned on the show: Apparently there’s a need for speed warning on SD drives?
Sorg picked up a clearance dash cam this week. It’s an interesting conversation following the Russian story we just covered.
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