Hasbro Wants Activision/XBox to bring back Transformers Games https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/hasbro-wants-microsoft-and-xbox-to-bring-back-activisions-transformers-games

Chilla used the JBL Clip 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for his beach day! Little speaker everywhere! https://amzn.to/3OCwGPM

Samsung Z Fold 5 hands on! https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5 Backbone!

Microsoft’s repairability push now extends to Xbox controllers, too https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/31/23814642/microsoft-xbox-elite-controllers-repair-diy

Amazon rolls out its virtual health clinic nationwide https://clinic.amazon.com/

Lenovo is working on a Windows PC gaming handheld called the 'Legion Go' https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/exclusive-lenovo-is-working-on-a-pc-gaming-handheld-called-the-legion-go

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Chatting the tech news of the week with professional wrestler and living video game boss, The Brohemoth as he joins our Awesome Crew, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas and John Chichilla!

• Chilla talks about Apple Music comes to Google Home Nest Devices and using the Google screens more than the Amazon Echo Show
• Katie talks about the Animal Crossing December Toy Day update
• Sorg is playing Gears of War 5 Multiplayer and The New Day characters thanks to Xbox GamePass
• Brohemoth just smashed the latest Monster Hunter World DLC
• Apple has released $549 over ear AirPods Max
• We also got the pricing for Apple Fitness+ launching December 14
• Nielsen adapting TV ratings system to add online viewing in 2024
• NBA Team Releases Video Game Tribute
• Modder Gets Doom to Run on a Regular Sega Genesis
• WhatsApp adds cart feature in app
• Microsoft Christmas Sweaters...are sold out...
• Chilla has a RetroFlag GPi Case for playing his Nintendo games...which is also sold out...

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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, Chilla, and Sorg are back at it this week as they talk about the news you should know in the tech world, including:

• Sorg is sharing Mario Kart Tour as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is definitely in haunt season. She's sharing the ScareHouse Shake as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• As an added bonus, Katie is also sharing some ScareHouse shenanigans as they team up with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History for Haunted Museum After Dark!
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is the Microsoft Announcement due to drop tomorrow - but we're looking at some info that has leaked!
• Chilla has a fancy new iPhone, so he's sharing some of the features he likes so far!
• iPhone11's deep fusion camera has our attention.
• Wonder if you're missing out not playing Words With Friends? Well, Zynga got hacked, so maybe not playing saved you!
• Sheetz, known for its amazing MTO options, is getting into the tech scene with a new tech and innovation hub in Bakery Square.
• We're looking at an alternative iOS app store which includes its own Nintendo emulator.
• Pandora is making some changes - including adding mood settings, suggestions - - and podcasts!
• Chilla brought a story for Katie as it combines tech with porn.
• Katie is telling us about some fancypants electronic scooters.
• Amazon and Oculus have some announcements. Chilla is giving us a quick rundown:
  • Echo Frames
  • Oculus Link

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• Chilla is sharing Facetime autocorrection as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Google Maps had an alternative solution to traffic back-ups, which took some travelers off-roading?
• Sorg is resurrecting his PokemonGO play in response to the new Harry Potter game.
• We're pretty excited that furries return to the 'Burgh this weekend. It's like Pittsburgh's very own PokemonGO opportunity IRL.
• Dear Google - We need you to do a street view of the furry parade for Anthrocon 2019.
• Bernie Sanders is on Twitch...
• Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo come out against tariffs on gaming consoles.
• EA Access is coming to PS4 this month!
• Chilla is sharing some MacOS dock options for the touchbar.
• Google Maps can predict how crowded your train or bus will be.
• Windows 1.0 is making a comeback?
• While Katie is not with us in studio tonight, she did share a story about German sex sheds!

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Sorg is away - so Katie, Chilla, and Producer Missy are going to play!  This week, Katie takes control of the helm as we talk this week in tech news, including:

• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is from the Apple announcement with WWDC 19 with Side Car to bring a second monitor experience to Mac OS.
• Katie is sharing unsafe headphone volume through Apple Health as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Missy is sharing Excel for iPhone as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Amanda shared Shhhhh with us this week to excrete on the discreet.
• WWE superstar R-Truth uses Apple Clips to create some fun video promos.
• Kennywood is getting high tech with 360 camera views.
• Cuphead is coming to Tesla.
• Apple is planning to end iTunes as we know it?
• NASA made their entire media library public and copyright free.
• There is nothing as entertaining as forced perspective with tiny superhero toys.
• You can quickly switch Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in the new control center!
• There's a new Mac Pro coming to town, and we may be a little too excited about it.
• With Apple making their recent changes, how many apps do you think will hit the Mac OS App Store later this year?
• Katie is saving the best story for last this week - Pornhub has released a Top 20 list of cities checking them out.

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Professor Buzzkill joins Sorg and Chilla as we talk this week (and this century) in tech:

• Chilla is sharing his Pixel 3a as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg was able to attend the AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup event to experience it up close and personal behind a live stream rig as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg had an opportunity to check out Yodel Labs and their AR positioning as part of the Hardware Cup.
• Sorg is sharing some updates from Vital Flo and Algenair from the Hardware Cup.
• Want to do your own canning? No, not like your grandmother's beets, more like your grandfather's adult beverages with Equals Can.
• Professor Buzzkill is sharing the black-and-white setting on his iPhone as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• For most things in tech there are previous ideas and predecessors in history. Professor Buzzkill is sharing some of that evolution with us.
• No Awesome Thing of the Week is dumb as long as it's awesome to you - like Brian's sweet standing desk.
• Microsoft and Sony are partnering for gaming and cloud services?
• Schell Games is having a friends and family event.
• You can all thank Sorg for the new MacBook Pro release from Apple.
• Pittsburgh is bringing back the magic with Liberty Magic. Chilla is giving us all the details.
• Sorg was in Hollywood - and of course he found the Museum of Selfies.
• Professor Buzzkill is questioning bathroom selfies.
• Minecraft AR is coming. Sorg can't wait to compare it to Angry Birds AR.

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Chris Whitlatch is back with some VR updates this week. He is joined by Sorg and Chilla as we talk this week in tech news, including:

• Sorg is sharing CarPlay as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chris is sharing more VR interaction with Feelreal as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• We're a step closer to Ready Player One with more advances in technology.
• Chilla selected his new TV! He's sharing the Samsung Series 8 65" as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• PlayStation 5 plans have been released.
• Microsoft announces their disk-less Xbox One S all digital edition.
• Sorg experienced Nashville scooter wasteland firsthand over the weekend.
• Blackmagic has released a free video editing app.
• Gaming as a therapy tool for mental illness?
• Marvel Ultimate Alliance is coming to Nintendo Switch.
• Capcom has a plug-and-play arcade controller loaded with classic games.
• Twitch is debuting karaoke with Twitch Sings.

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There are some new, but familiar faces on the couch this week as Sorg is joined by Krause and Brian to talk about this week's tech headlines, including:

• Brian is sharing some of what he's working on these days!
• Brian is schooling us on how he uses multiple smart devices - in the same room.
• Brian is sharing how he uses Garmin Speak with Alexa as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Did you know you could actually have a conversation with your smart device?
• Krause is sharing a smart surge protector power strip as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is from his recent SAE trip. He's sharing how a team from Canada modified their plane for snowy conditions.
• Sorg and Brian both shared Bricksburgh - a LEGO pop-up bar, so of course we have to talk about it.
• We're learning about how SAE is using Facebook Portal for remote access onsite help.
• A-Train is the AI in Facebook Portal.
• We're talking about how Netflix has killed AirPlay support.
• Getting older is getting easier because of technology.
• Brian is sharing how he's using a vertical mouse, ergonomic keyboard, and a lumbar pillow from Amazon to counteract the results of his aging process.
• Google podcast is making in-episode searching easier by transcribing episodes.
• Microsoft is going to combine Xbox game pass and live into a monthly subscription?

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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.

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• We do have our Microsoft representative to keep the Apple chatter in check this week.
• Krause is sharing the OnePlus 6T as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Most people walking around in the world don't NEED the crazy power that most of us have with our phones.
• Chilla is sharing the new iPad Pro as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Apple is talking about 5K support with announcements.
• Sorg is looking at the new Mac Mini as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Pittsburgh has some pretty cool tech, including a cute robotic kitten named Nybble!
• It seems like forever until MarioKart is coming to mobile.
• Live Photos + Motion Stills = a sweet video journal, directly on your iPhone.
• Playstation Classic game line-up has been announced!
• Your Xbox One can make the Taco Bell "bong" noise at startup.
• Pokemon GO will be utilizing Health Kit and Google Fit to track your steps when the app isn't open.
• Chilla is sharing some Apple Pencil updates from the Apple event announcements.
• Motorola and iFixit are teaming up to market an official DIY phone repair kit.

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It's Krause and Sorg in studio with Chilla coming at us from Studio C as we're talking tech. This week's topics include:

• Sorg is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Week from his travel to Texas over the weekend.
• We're learning about how to find where source code used for movies comes from thanks to Chilla.
• Chilla is sharing the Pixel Slate as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Krause has a new bluetooth headset from Plantronics. We're not talking about the why - just that it's a thing.
• Pittsburgh is getting a LEGO Store, and it's almost ready to open!
• There are two types of people who shop at malls: 1) Mall shoppers; and 2) Apple and Microsoft shoppers.
• Apple Watch can thank Australia for the Daylight Saving bug heads-up.
• You may be able to finally change your username on Playstation Network!
• iOS 12 can do effects in FaceTime!
• Lenovo allows you to use smart display to add Google Assistant to your kitchen.
• There's a robot that can install drywall - by itself.
• Google had an event. Krause is giving us the high points.
• We're exploring some fun options for Google Broadcast.
• Google Duplex will answer a call for you and will transcribe the call and give you options to interact with the call.
• Google Assistant will be able to make an appointment for you starting as early as next month.
• Krause got to check out Microsoft Ignite and is sharing a bit of his experience.
• We're learning about Windows Intune.

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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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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

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We’re back with Katie, Chilla, and Sorg as they talk about some tech. This week’s topics include:

Sorg and Chilla are questioning Brian Crawford’s Sosoon bag recommendation (after they both got one).
Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is a cable organizer from Amazon.
Chilla has some Krause tech envy.
Katie is sharing a fighting robot that you can buy on Amazon as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Speaking of Amazon, Sorg went on a field trip as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Uber has terminated jobs of self-driving car operators in Pittsburgh.
Electric scooters have arrived in Kansas City.
Will Pittsburgh see scooters as a healthy ride option in the future?
Find yourself frequently working out of your car? There’s a tray that works as a mobile desk or even a great eat-in-your car option.
Rugrats is coming back for a TV series and movie!
Microsoft has added some collaboration tools to the 365 world!
Looking for something to watch? Netflix is making recommendations based on emojis.
Wyze now works with Alexa on Amazon Echo.
There is a Walking Dead game with AR – no it’s not like Pokemon GO.
Magic Leap has a mixed reality headset in the works.
We have no “N” in Alphabet if Nest is gone?
Waze will provide traffic data free to US cities to aid in road congestion and pothole solutions.

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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.
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?

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Krause returns to the big purple couch this week to show off some of his new toys. He is, of course, joined by our in-house gadget hounds Chilla, Katie, and Sorg. This week’s topics include:

Katie is fresh off the Millvale Music Festival and sharing some quick thoughts about the weekend.
Thanks to PCTV for picking up Awesome Chat as part of their programming!
Krause has an Awesome Thing of the Week – LIVE from McKees Rocks with his Nest doorbell.
Katie is sharing the Nintendo Labo mash-up with Jimmy Fallon and Ariana Grande as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Microsoft released some information about Surface Hub 2, and it made Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is just down the block from the studio. He got a sweet tour of the Tolin FX space when he stopped by.
Speaking of local, Sorg is sharing Honeycomb Credit as an option for crowdsource funding for businesses.
Pittsburgh has an eSports team, and we’re learning more about the gaming space because of it.
Boston Dynamics’ creepy robot dog is getting creepier – and smarter.
Ryan Reynolds dressed as a unicorn is almost as amazing as him as Deadpool.
Snapchat is getting started with ads that you can’t skip.
Smellavision is a step closer – with the Sensor Wake alarm clock.
Krause is on the verge of cordcutting – and we’re going to talk him over the ledge!
To DVR, or not to DVR, that is the true question on this week’s podcast.
The show may have turned into an intervention to address Katie’s VHS lifestyle.
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: Krause (@KrazyKrause), 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!

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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)

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: 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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Katie is sharing dogs as her Awesome Thing of the Week!
The Alexa app has some upgrades! And, they’re Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week.
Since we’re speaking of Alexa, we have to address the elephant in the room with regard to devices spontaneously laughing.
We’ve talked about the Miroir projector before, and Sorg is bringing it back around as his Awesome Thing of the Week thanks to his recent travel schedule.
Pittsburgh has proclaimed March 13th as an eSports proclamation day to support Knights of Steel.
MLB will be streaming games via Facebook?
There’s a new 360 camera – – with a disappearing selfie stick?!?!
Google Maps has a Mario Time feature.
What could be more high-tech than a touchless trash can?
We’re excited about Beat Saber!
Microsoft has a plan to help sell Windows 10 S-mode.
Are you being tracked with your movie watching?
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: 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 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

Chilla is buying some Xbox stuff when he gets home!
Streaming Xbox to Mac? Chilla’s interested!
Sorg is flying again starting next week – and he has just the VR device for in-flight entertainment.
Sorg is talking some VR options from his in-person discussion at a local event with Schell Games – especially I Expect You To Die.
The reason VR has jumped so much is thanks to cellphones.
Thanks to Brandon for sharing REVVL and a few other options as his Awesome Thing of the Week fan submission.
Nokia is bringing back the Banana Phone and we’re geeking out so much!
Sometimes, 2 megapixels is all you need.
Speaking of Nokia, we’re revisiting the past AGAIN with the Communicator.
The Olympics featured a ton of drones – and it was AMAZING!
Amazon is acquiring Ring. Chilla has thoughts.
Shadow virtualizes a high-end gaming PC on your desktop.
Will Adobe be expanding their cloud to include high-end workstations to help render video, etc.?
Huawei made a Porsche somewhat autonomous – – with a smartphone.
Google Assistant can launch specific tasks in Android apps?
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: 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 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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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)

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion?

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!

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk