AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Adobe Firefly Goes FREE (For Now) + Switch 2 Upgrades + Pittsburgh LEGO Set?! | AwesomeCast 766

February 4th, 2026  |  59 mins 46 secs

adobe firefly, ai image generation, ai video generation, amazon delivery vans, animal crossing, arcade pittsburgh, black history month spotlight, cat wars calendar, cnbc, content creation tools, duquesne church arcade, electret microphone, gadgets, generative ai, google ai, james west, lego ideas, nintendo switch 2 editions, pittsburgh lego, pittsburgh tech podcast, project genie, rivian, super mario bros wonder, switch 2, tech news, unity, video game industry

This week on AwesomeCast 766, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tools and stories shaping tech right now—AI’s growing role in creative work, what “free-for-now” Adobe Firefly means for creators, and the latest chatter around Switch 2 upgrades. Plus: a Pittsburgh LEGO Ideas set worth voting for, a new arcade inside an old church in Duquesne, Rivian delivery van updates, Cat Wars calendar chaos, and a Black History Month spotlight on inventor James West.

Fallback to Fortnight | AwesomeCast 696

July 31st, 2024  |  1 hr 3 secs

apple arcade, apple beta program, apple intelligence, apple intelligence features, awesomecast, blockchain, california dmv, call of duty, chatgpt, digital vehicle titles, festival mode, fortnite, gadgets, google alternative, ios 18, ios 18.1, modern warfare 3, pdp gaming, podcasting, rift master wireless guitar, rock band, searchgpt, tech news, xbox game pass

Happy Prime Day For Those Who Celebrate | AwsomeCast 694

July 17th, 2024  |  55 mins 30 secs

amazon fire tv, awesome cast, camel camel camel, elgato stream deck, gadgets, geek culture, ios 18 beta, john chichilla, katie dudas, las vegas sphere, levoit air purifier, michael sorg, prime day deals, royal caribbean virtual train ride, tech news, transparent tech gadgets, utm se emulator

Revving Up Tech: From Google I/O to Formula SAE | AwesomeCast 686

May 15th, 2024  |  57 mins 2 secs

ai advancements, ai assistants, ai technology, event coverage, formula sae, gadgets, google i/o, live streaming, michigan speedway, microsoft co-pilot, modern tech, openai gpt-4, podcast, podcast studio, racing event, smart devices, smart glasses, smart glasses comparison, tech news, volunteer event

AI Alliances and Charging Solutions | AwesomeCast 679

March 20th, 2024  |  53 mins 59 secs

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

All Your Stream Belong to Us OR Is Mastodon the Linux of Social Media? | AwesomeCast 673

February 7th, 2024  |  56 mins 52 secs

applevisionpro, gadgets, gaming, healthtech, socialmedia, streamingservices, technology

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This "AwesomeCast" episode delves into the latest in tech, streaming services, and gadgets with discussions on a new sports streaming collaboration, cutting-edge gaming technology, innovative health tech, and the potential impact of Apple's Vision Pro. It explores the features of the Elgato Game Capture 4K X, advancements in diabetes monitoring technology, and the immersive possibilities offered by Apple's new product. Perfect for tech enthusiasts looking for insights into streaming, gaming, social media trends, and health innovations.

Control the Vertical and the Horizontal | AwesomeCast 671

January 24th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins

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

Taters in Space | AwesomeCast 668

January 3rd, 2024  |  58 mins 19 secs

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

A Reminder Your Phone Is Going To Die | AwesomeCast 666

December 12th, 2023  |  55 mins 28 secs

ai, apps, diy, e3, gadgets, gaming, geek culture, google, humor, kid mental, nihilism, podcast, pop culture, raspberry pi, remote play, sorgatron, steam link, streaming, technology, the game awards, the riz, twitch, video games, xbox

The hosts discuss the latest in video games, including the winners at The Game Awards, the end of the annual E3 gaming convention, and using new services like Steam Link and Xbox Remote Play to play games around your home. They showcase geeky products from sites like Vilros.com and apps like Google's Notebook LM for organizing notes with AI. Other offbeat topics include the WeCroak mortality reminder app and the hosts' upcoming indie wrestling production and hosting gigs. The irreverent, pop culture-loving hosts bring their unique chemistry and humor to analyzing the latest in tech and gaming.

Pulling Cords Out Of Crevices | AwesomeCast 665

December 5th, 2023  |  56 mins 51 secs

amazon, cables, cameras, cloud storage, gadgets, graphics, headphones, iphone, licensing, live events, loop deck, media, mma, playstation, stats, storage, technology, video production, vmix, wrestling

On this week's AwesomeCast tech podcast, host Mike Sorgatron is joined by media guru Katie Dudders, photography podcaster Dave Podnar, and musician kidmental. Topics include new Amazon gadgets like cable organizers and Bluetooth headphones, innovations in iPhone storage and camera capabilities, backups for purchased digital content, and production tricks with software like the Loop Deck and vMix. There's also discussion around the episodic nature of digital media libraries. The cast also touches on some upcoming entertainment events like the Jagoff parade, an MMA benefit show, and prospects for integrating stats into live wrestling production