AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Disney”

AI Alliances and Charging Solutions | AwesomeCast 679

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:30:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast

Katie Dudas talks about her recent trip and experiences, including surviving a desert outing and dealing with travel changes due to weather.

Tech Gadgets and Updates:

Discussion on a new travel charger that supports MagSafe and can charge multiple devices simultaneously. Katie shares her positive experience with the product during her travels.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FKZ7M9M?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Introduction of Countdown Buddy, an app that creates countdown widgets for upcoming events. The free version allows for one event, while the paid version offers unlimited events and customization.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579

Highlight of Nvidia’s showcase involving AI-powered robots demonstrated at the GTC conference, related to Project Groot.https://www.cnet.com/videos/nvidia-shows-project-groot-and-disney-bots-at-gtc-conference/

AI and Tech Collaborations:

Speculation on Apple teaming up with Google for AI model Gemini, potentially influencing future iOS features and default search engine settings.https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/17/apple-is-reportedly-exploring-a-partnership-with-google-for-gemini-powered-feature-on-iphones/

Discussion on the impact of Gemini AI on personal organization and the possibility of integrating AI into various aspects of iOS, enhancing user experience.

Entertainment and Media:

Sorg shares his rediscovery of the 2012 Ninja Turtles cartoon on Paramount Plus, discussing its appeal and content.https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2012/

Introduction of the "Squirrel with a Gun" game, noted for its surprising violence despite the cute protagonist.https://www.tiktok.com/@ign/video/7346751631360281898?_r=1&_t=8kj4ybcvHWZ

Brief mention of Disney experiences and updates, including trips to Epcot and Disneyland.

Miscellaneous Discussions:

Mention of various personal experiences with technology in daily life, such as the use of QR codes in doctor's offices for accessing digital magazines.https://www.facebook.com/reel/380731401492902

Discussion on the usefulness and implementation of AI in daily tasks, including a bike danger detection system. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/raspberry-pi-powered-ai-bike-light-detects-cars-alerts-bikers-to-bad-drivers/#ltq8xaezaj0ifkhwbl

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Netflix Wasn't Awesome When It Started | AwesomeCast 471

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. 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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Approved or Not Approved | AwesomeCast 457

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Muddy Cup, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. 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) 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), 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

Adapting To Life Without A Button | AwesomeCast 437

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Professor Buzzkill, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! 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) 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), 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

Introducing Aux Jack | AwesomeCast 387

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Katie is back this week. Sorg brought an old friend from college into studio (Nate Wright). Chilla is in Studio C. It’s definitely a great turn of events to make for some great tech talk, including:

Katie is sharing a dating app for the ladies with Bumble sponsoring a patch on the LA Clippers jerseys.
Our guest Nate Wright is sharing an update on the hyperloop as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla is telling us about Anchor for podcasting.
Sorg is testing out Anchor on air. He’s looking forward to a deep-dive when he’s off-air.
Sorg is talking about how he uses Final Cut Pro X tools for editing his 360 video clips.
Thanks to Mayor Bill Peduto for pointing us toward Love Pittsburgh and their new space opening in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Fitbit has an Adidas branded smartwatch.
Ford will be rolling Waze as part of their navigation system options.
We may or may not be redesigning the traditional car audio system on this week’s episode.
Amazon made an escape room powered by Alexa. It’s sparking some interesting conversation on the podcast.
Chilla has a great smart watch option for Sorg.
Amazfit has a smart watch that won’t break the bank!
You can visit Disney using Google Maps‘ street view!
Google has a Slack alternative. We’re talking some comparison points.
Nokia and Kolon team up for a smart jacket for first responders.
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Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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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

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Double Decker Bus Podcast Tour | AwesomeCast 382

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:00:00 -0500

We’ve got a special treat this week as we’re joined by our BOLD Pittsburgh team of Steve Fernald and Amanda Narcisi. They join Sorg and Chilla to talk about this week in technology news, including:

There may be some Top Gun chatter at the top of the show.
Amanda has some show and tell for her Awesome Thing of the Week with Philips Hue Go.
Because Amanda isn’t here very often, we let her have TWO Awesome Thing of the Week submissions. Up next? Beasts of Balance!
Steve is a sports fan (cough BOLD Pittsburgh Sports cough) is sharing Zepp Smart Sports as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla is heading to Pinterest for his Awesome Thing of the Week with Poort for his iPad collection.
Steve is looking to upgrade his velcro and duct tape solutions with Poort thanks to Chilla.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is thanks to the Going Deep summit this weekend. He’s sharing 412 Food Rescue’s new app.
Burger King explaining Net Neurality may be the best thing ever.
Star Wars + VR = Secrets of the Empire. Chris Whitlatch gives his thumbs up this week.
Chilla is pouring one out this week for Dudders (not being in studio) with VR fake porn that face swaps someone’s face into porn.
Waymo has ordered thousands of vans for self-driving taxi service geared for later this year.
Instagram has finally approved scheduled content!
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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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!

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The Wheels on the VR Desert Bus | AwesomeCast 376

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:00:00 -0500

It’s just the boys this week! But, Sorg and Chilla hold down the fort as they share this week’s news in tech. This week they’re talking about:

It’s our last episode before our Christmas edition next week, and we’re feeling pretty festive already.
Sorg is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Week. Desert Bus is (finally) on VR!
Chilla has some Android news as his Awesome Thing of the Week with a file-to-file transfer option.
Sorg is discussing just how much data our tech savvy household uses. It’s almost staggering.
There’s a YouTube video from 1999 that talks about Amazon. It’s amazing.
Whiteboard app is coming to Microsoft.
According to Sorg, Nintendo is like the Disney vault of video games.
With games like Animal Crossing, where’s the Legend of Zelda integration for our phones?
Amazon is not happy with Google. Or is that the other way around?
YouTube will no longer be available on Amazon devices?!?!
How about a stripped down blogging tool without social media tools? There’s such a thing to get you back to the basics of blogging, without the bells and whistles.
HP has a wearable computer for VR!
Google updated Google Home to now accept multiple commands. Chilla has been waiting for this day for so long.
Sorg is showing off his teddy bears.
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: 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!

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Irrational Fear of Data Loss | AwesomeCast 369

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 20:00:00 -0400

We’re joined by Aaron Watson of Going Deep With Aaron Watson this week. He’s in studio with Sorg, Chilla, and Katie as we’re talking this week’s tech news, including:

Katie is bringing us some Halloween upgrades to Pokemon with spooky Pokemon!
Sorg may have a Pikachu problem.
Kids are getting out for Trick-or-Treat PLUS Pokemon? Sorg may be a little jealous.
Aaron Watson’s Awesome Thing of the Week is Shapr for networking and serendipity.
Sorg has a physical thing that links to a digital thing for his Awesome Thing of the Week. Movie Pass.
Chilla is sharing File Browser as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is talking some data storage options with Chilla – especially for large video files.
If you missed it Google was here in Pittsburgh with news – as in their CEO was making announcements here.
Thanks to Amanda Narcisi for sharing the Rocketbook Wave this week.
Chilla is talking some upgrades to make his fridge smart fridge-ish.
Sorg is all about the movies this week. He’s talking some Disney and Hollywood Studios Movies Anywhere.
GIANT ROBOTS ARE FRIGGIN’ BATTLING TODAY, GUYS!
Attn: Future Robot Fighting Leagues – Pittsburgh has plenty of abandoned steel factories. We also have CMU.
Porn is now using AI to improve search options.
Chilla is looking to adapt the AI porn classifications to Netflix to narrow down movie options.
After the show remember to:

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: Aaron Watson (@AaronWatson59), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), 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!

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