AI Alliances and Charging Solutions | AwesomeCast 679

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

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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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Fill All the Holes | AwesomeCast 663

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500

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Awesome Things of the Week

Katie got a new iridescent Hello Kitty iPhone case for the 50th anniversaryhttps://shopsonix.com/products/hello-kitty-50th-anniversary-magsafe-compatible-iphone-case

Chilla got a MagSafe wallet stand for his iPhone that also functions as a standhttps://amzn.to/3QOAZY0

Mike is thankful for the transit app and public transportation improvements in Pittsburgh https://transitapp.com/

Thankful for Tech

Katie is thankful for her variety of external hard drives

Chilla is thankful for all his tech cases for traveling

Mike is thankful for the ease of travel and on-demand services enabled by technology

Other News

Katie used an iPhone cleaning kit with ninja star tools to clean her old phonehttps://amzn.to/3QTazEu

Chilla explained YubiKeys for passwordless authentication and securityhttps://www.engadget.com/yubikeys-are-buy-one-get-one-half-off-for-black-friday-140046543.html

Duolingo added chess and math lessons, has integration with Chess.comhttps://blog.duolingo.com/new-subjects/