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

Redmond Playground | AwesomeCast 474

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Chilla is back from Microsoft's Redmond Playground to catch up with the tech news!

Chilla talks about his visit to the Microsoft Research Lab, using HoloLens 2, Microsoft's custom energy water, and Xbox in a museum.
Sorg stayed at home and watched the finale of Silicon Valley on HBO.
Configuring the new Mac Pro takes our breath away...
Sorg is eyeing the lower end Blackmagic ATEM Mini for mobile and studio video streaming implementations.
Google is ending support for Google Glass Explorer Edition. Of which we have one still. Is this a result of the Google Founders leaving?
Turn your iMac into a workstation
Microsoft Office coming to Linux
Coca-Cola bottles are using OLEDs to light up Star Wars lightsabers. But not in your country probably.
Zelda is coming to Mario Maker
Chilla is doing some serious server setup for Minecraft. That may help him in his day job!
Plex is launching free TV and movies.

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 Chichilla (@Chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) 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

This Cat Does Not Exist | AwesomeCast 434

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Professor Buzzkill, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! 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) 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: 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! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Beechview Presbyterian Church Gifts | AwesomeCast 424

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Pittsburgh Things, Core Life Eatery, Slice on Broadwayand Alex Kahrs Design & Media! Dudders, Sorg, Chilla are sharing this week’s awesome tech things.

Chilla is sharing Microsoft Surface Centaurus as his Awesome Thing Of The Week.
Sorg explaining the Sega 32X to Chilla is amazing. Including the odd Sonic the Hedgehog spin off, Knuckles Chaotix
Tumblr will ban all Adult Content on December 17th. The algorithm seems to be a bit off with some of the non-sexual things that are getting tagged.
Looking for a light bulb that works with your Amazon Echo or Google Home? Eufy looks to be a decent option!
Amazon is adding Video Conferencing through a Skype addition to Alexa.
PowerBear battery case for iPhone SE is just the thing to extend device life.
Apple Music is coming to Amazon devices.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Firefly coming to Facebook Watch. Can we Facebook Watch Party our own?
Google Hangouts could disappear in 2020.
Pokemon GO is headed to Player Vs Player battles.
Hololens for combat mission in the US Army
Google's call screening transcripts are rolling out to Pixel devices.
Chilla is introducing Sorg to YouMail for call screening.

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Check out our sponsors as a part of YaJagoff’s HOLLA-day Gift Guide:

Pittsburgh Things Pittsburgh themed apparel n’at
Core Life Eatery at the Block at Northway on McKnight Rd

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 Dudders (@Kdudders) 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 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

Pause Your VHS Tape For This | AwesomeCast 398

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 29 May 2018 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, Alex Kahrs Design & Media, and Sparkledragon’s Magical Emporium!

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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Face Lasers | AwesomeCast 372

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:00:00 -0500

Brian Crawford of The River’s Edge (and soon-to-be The Metal Edge) joins Sorg and Chilla to talk about this week’s tech news. Of note, they’re talking about:

Brian is sharing some news about The Metal Edge!
We’re learning things – like Pittsburgh has the 3rd largest metal scene.
Brian is talking about his Chrome remote desktop app as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
p.s. That Chrome remote desktop is FREE.
Chilla is chiming in with low bandwidth and high response rates. We swear he’s giving it a legit thumbs-up.
Sorg is apparently remodeling the studio with Amazon AR as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Of course we’re talking Star Wars box set versions.
Who wants to talk comic books turned movies? Welcome to this week’s podcast.
Chilla got his hands on an iPhone X and feels like he’s living in the future with his Awesome Thing of the Week.
The iPhone X has been rated as the most breakable. But, has anything ever been rated as indestructible?
iPhone X has facial recognition – or as we’re calling it FACE LASERS!
Chilla is impressed with how reactive the iPhone X is with facial recognition in the dark.
Chilla is breaking down some Android devices.
Thanks to Brandon for sharing the custom Lego art.
Playstation trophies (gamer points) can now be used to purchase games?
Razer has released a phone – for gamers.
Dear Apple TV, please give us more game options.
AR navigation is a thing?
We’re talking AR vs VR. Some great discussion with Chilla and Brian.
So…the HoloLens has been certified as protective eye wear!
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: Brian Crawford (@RiverTalkPGH), 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