Topics Covered:

Apple iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence:

• Discover the new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1, including call recording, transcription, and advanced Siri capabilities.
• Learn how to upgrade to iOS 18.1 beta and find out which devices are compatible.

Call of Duty Returns:

• Explore the return of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass and its new downloadable content, including WWE character skins.
• Find out about similar gaming experiences on Apple Arcade.

California’s Blockchain Vehicle Titles:

• Understand California’s initiative to digitize vehicle titles using blockchain technology for enhanced security and convenience.

SearchGPT Prototype:

• Get introduced to SearchGPT, a prototype search engine powered by ChatGPT, offering concise answers with citations.
• Compare SearchGPT with traditional search engines like Google.

Gaming Throwback - Rock Band:

• Check out the new Rift Master Wireless Guitar controller for Xbox and PC, perfect for reliving Rock Band nostalgia.
• Learn how the guitar controller integrates with Fortnite’s festival mode.

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple Beta Program: https://beta.apple.com/
• Call of Duty on Game Pass: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass
• California DMV Blockchain Initiative: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/
• SearchGPT Waitlist: https://searchgpt.com/
• Rift Master Wireless Guitar: https://www.pdp.com/

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

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

• Kim brings us the frightening visual of the Covid-19 Testing Robot
• Chilla likes the new Google Chrome Tab Groups feature
• Katie and Sorg are marveling at the improvement to WWE's shows with the WWE Thunderdome built into Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida
• Doug in the group shares the Duolink SpeakerBuds, but we're too burned by Kickstarter gadgets
• Students taking a gap year can learn from global Googlers and Xooglers (ex-Googlers) at Xoogler University
• We update on the Epic vs Apple confrontation, and see that Microsoft is coming for an assist to help save Unreal Engine!
• Nvidia GeForce Now is playable on ChromeOS...and and Chrome browser with a trick...
• A drive-through 'Stranger Things' experience in LA is coming
• YouTube using tech to monitor video content since employees sent home due to covid

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• Katie discovered a new super power by cleaning her old Mac Mini to new freshness.
• Chilla discovers the RetroFlag Raspberry Pi cases for authentic retro gaming
• Sorg has the popcorn ready to watch the Fortnite based Epic Games vs Apple/Google battle!
• Maybe a Mask Gun will help you feel safer in public.
• Microsofts Surface Duo isn't enough for the price. Plus it doesn't have a satisfying flip to hang up function like on Scrubs
• Chilla is uneasy at the prospect of Facebook requiring their account for his Oculus
• Katie is interested in the Netflix Shuffle Play button
• Sorg is recommending Grindstone and Untitled Goose Game for his Nintendo Switch friends

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Amanda Narcisi returns to the show to join Katie Dudas and Mike Sorg as we take a look at this week's tech news topics, including:

• We're starting the top of the show off with some updates from Dudders and her Animal Crossing New Horizons upgrades.
• Amanda is taking the opportunity to learn about Wine And Spirits with Bar Smarts.
• As a secondary cool thing Amanda has been working on during #Quarantine, she's checking out Apple's Swift.
• Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week is Love Your Melon and the sweet hats she got.
• Sorg is sharing This Week in Tech's evening attire episode as his Awesome Thing of the Week. In lieu of listening, he pulled up the video to see what everyone was wearing!
• Looking for something to do with your Kids online during Quarantine? Frogpants Studio has kids drawing classes.
• Have you checked out the iPhoneSE? We're sharing some thoughts and taking a look at Halide's tear down and photography deep dive.
• What has everyone been doing during Quarantine? Apparently starting a Podcast as there are now more than a million podcasts out there.
• We're getting an Animal Crossing New Horizons update from Dudders . Did you know you could interact with your wallpaper?
• Really liked the Dunk Hunt zapper? There's a guy out there who modified a Glock just for the occasion.
• Work From Home has been harder for some more than others. We're talking about Reporter No Pants who happens to be Christopher Reeve's son.
• Boston Dynamics is helping COVID-19 patients with their Robot Dog.
• What if your mask looked like a Facehugger from Alien?Fortnite is becoming a great concert option as Travis Scott's event drew 12.3 million concurrent viewers!

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dudders, Sorg, Chilla are sharing this week’s awesome tech things.

• Sorg is sharing Kyra Poh as his Awesome Thing Of The Week this week.
• Dudders is sharing Metal Straws from Groupon and also sharing her #Planner as an Awesome Thing Of The Week.
• Chilla is sharing Air Squirrels Big Deals as his Awesome Thing Of The Week this week!
• There's nothing like turning your TV on or off - with your voice! Thanks to Amazon FireTV Cube, you can totally do that.
• You can now launch Google Assistant from Siri with Apple Shortcuts.
• Looking for a way to help the homeless - without giving them money? Send them what they need via Amazon Delivery.
• Netflix is offering a Choose Your Own Adventure type Minecraft story mode.
• Volvo Self Driving trucks will haul limestone.
• You can use your Alexa to donate to Toys For Tots.
• Looking for the perfect gift for the Fortnite lover in your life? There are some options!
• Eevee is now on Pokemon Tamagotchi, and 90s kids everywhere are rejoicing.
• LEGO porn is a thing, and it will change how you see one of your favorite childhood toys.

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Sorg, Dudders and Producer Missy are sharing this week’s tech updates, including:

• Sorg has been addicted to original Game Boy games Dr. Mario and Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle
• Dudders is interested in the Facebook Pop Ups for small business.
• Missy talks about Amazon reportedly split its second headquarters between two cities 
• Fortnite is going to have NFL uniforms in game!
• Nintendo Switch is getting Youtube.
• Super Mario Galaxy is already playable in an emulator.
• That's no waffle!  We want the Pokeball Waffle Maker.
• Variant 13 looks to be an elaborate theatrical experience in England.
• Looking for Group picked up a new Street Fighter Arcade!
• Super Mario Flashback looks cool.
• AR Porn is happening.

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We're fresh off of Pittsburgh Pod Con and a Microsoft Event - which means Sorg and Chilla have tons of tech news to share this week, including:

• Sorg is ready to share his Awesome Thing of the Week with Pittsburgh Pod Con.
• Chilla is touching upon the Microsoft Event with his Awesome Thing of the Week - specifically screen mirroring.
• Sony is FINALLY allowing cross-play on the PS4.
• A sex robot brothel is set to open in Houston.
• AirPods' Live Listen will help you hear better.
• Siri is now able to make suggestions based upon time of day and location.
• Oculus Quest has VR without the wires.
• Doom II has a Battle Royale mode - just like Fortnite.
• Chilla is headed to Best Buy to get a marked down product BEFORE it is supposed to launch.
• Chilla is running down the best of the best of the Microsoft Event updates.
• Life is good with Cortana in your ears.
• Pay attention to the background graphics they used in the Surface Pro images in the Microsoft Event photos.
• Microsoft is offering an all access plan with a monthly fee.

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Don't call it an Apple Week.  We talk about all the tech news fit the Podcast with Krystle Grady joining Chill and Sorg!

• We’re getting into our Awesome Things of the Week with Chilla talking about the Nintendo Switch Classic Controllers and Sega Genesis games
• Sorg is decided that Space X is sending a billionaire to the Moon.
• Krystle talks about her upcoming chance to be on a Lifetime Channel show
• Pittsburgh has some narrow mountain side streets.  Did you know we have custom fire trucks to traverse them?
• Roblox is getting kids ready to become the next video game entrepreneurs.  And Chilla stole it from his kid.
• Fortnite's license continues with Monopoly.
• We want this sweet jet board to surf the Pittsburgh rivers.
• We look at new features of iOS 12 and WatchOS 5 including how to really get work out of Siri Shortcuts.
• Twitter is going to revive the chronological timeline.

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It may be a slow tech news week as we head into the big Apple announcement next week, but we can still talk some interesting things! Sorg, Krause, and Chilla are talking about:

We’re getting into our Awesome Things of the Week with Chilla talking about lojacking your devices with Samsung Smartthings. But does this open up privacy concerns?
Sorg continues the tracking discussion with a sweet wallet with slim Tile tracker from Nomad.
Krause talks about a drone built batteries first for longer flight time from Impossible Aerospace.
Listener Brandon shared with us a grandfather with 11-phone Pokemon Go bike setup!
Brandon also shares the Netflix and Snack Melon Bowl.
Listener Dave looks at the Google Maps elevation feature.
Rizz lets us know Valve has approved it's first porn game on Steam.
It is estimated that half of US homes will have smart speakers by the end of the year.
There have been 1.5 million installs of Fortnite on Android, but Krause still has issues with it on his Pixel.
Nerf to add Fortnite and Overwatch guns.  And we go down the "Nerf Arsenal" Youtube rabbit hole.
Apple to stream iPhone event on Twitter.

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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.

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Apparently Sorg is a Life Model Decoy (LMD)?
Whitlatch is showing off some cool tech he's using for ZTag.
Chris is sharing how important tech games are for his local community.
Chilla is enthralled by this magic Whitlatch is bringing to the show this week.
Sorg was in Cleveland and had a chance to check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - which is where he found his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is an AI media search through Microsoft OneDrive.
Companies are trying to bypass the app store.
Fortnite is trying to use dance moves as its two-factor authentication process.
Sometimes having that bigger name behind you helps build your audience because they are already trusted names in the greater community.
Golden Eye creators have ruled Oddjob as cheating.
We're talking some Honda Sensing.
Sorg has been doing some quick video and edits - directly from his iPhone.
Want to see the world super up close? There's a foot-long camera lens to help you out with that.
Microsoft is offering a subscription for Xbox.
Microsoft and Sony are working together on gaming experiences.
Chilla has a new Blue microphone he's excited about.
We're living in 1995 - thanks to an app that allows you to download and install a version of Windows 95.

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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:

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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)

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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)

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

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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.
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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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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.)

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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!

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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)

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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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