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

Control the Vertical and the Horizontal | AwesomeCast 671

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500

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HP Printer Controversy: Discussion about HP printers only accepting HP ink cartridges and the impact of this on consumers. The podcast delves into the broader theme of companies moving towards subscription models and the implications for product ownership and consumer choice. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/hp-ceo-blocking-third-party-ink-from-printers-fights-viruses/

Return ChatGPT and Custom GPTS: Sorg returns to the platform and shows off Super Describe, Cartoonize Yourself and created an AwesomeCast Podcast GPT you can use!

Apple's Death Stranding Director's Cut Release: The podcast touches on Apple's announcement about the release of the game "Death Stranding Director's Cut" for iPhone and Mac, discussing the significance of such high-end games being available on mobile platforms.

Apple Vision Pro: The hosts discuss the Apple Vision Pro, a high-end, expensive AR/VR headset. They delve into its features, fitting process, and potential impact on the market as Podnar fits for it with his phone. https://www.facebook.com/DavidPodnar/videos/725880862838651?idorvanity=323401861015051

WWE and Netflix Partnership: A major highlight is the discussion of WWE Raw moving to Netflix in 2025, signifying a significant shift in how major sports and entertainment content is distributed and consumed.

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The Wink Clause | AwesomeCast 653

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0400

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Wrestlequest from Pittsburgh’s Mega Cat ! https://www.wrestlequest.com/en

Katie is using the Movo Mic for her DSLR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0723D3FVL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Desktop Meta Threads coming for some of us… https://mashable.com/article/meta-threads-desktop-version-launches

Intel CPUs and GPUs come with a free copy of Assassin’s Creed: Mirage https://www.pcworld.com/article/2035620/intel-cpus-and-gpus-come-with-a-free-copy-of-assassins-creed-mirage.html

Sega completes purchase of Rovio for $776 million https://www.engadget.com/sega-completes-purchase-of-rovio-for-776-million-191525883.html?guccounter=1

Transformers on Calm https://www.facebook.com/calm/videos/4291035690997912

High School NASA Rover Programs https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/stem/nasa-invites-students-to-rise-to-2024-human-exploration-rover-challenge-2023-08/

Netflix will send 10 extra movies to DVD customers, but you can’t keep them (*wink) https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/08/21/netflix-dvds-free-giveaway/

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Animal Crossing PoopCast | AwesomeCast 488

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. We are broadcasting from our bunkers again this week as Brian Crawford of PGHMuseums.org joins us! This week’s topics include:

Katie's Awesome thing of the Week is British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit available online
Chilla is excited about the FCC requiring phone companies to authenticate Caller ID
Brian is getting a lot our of his Mirosoft Surface Hub, and expanded with his KETAKY Microsoft Surface Pro USB/HDMI hub like this one.
Sorg likes the new trend of professional sports like NBA and NASCAR adopting esports as an alternative to their events
Everyone's favorite Weather App Dark Sky has been acquired by Apple
Pornhub Donates 50,000 Surgical Masks to Coronavirus Frontliners in NYC and a sex worker COVID-19 relief fund
Want to travel at home? Earth Cam.no cost but to get all $4.99 in app purchase on iOS
Dudders fills us in on the seedy world of Animal Crossing High Stakes Musical Chairs
The Office’s John Krasinski launched a YouTube channel dedicated to good news
Miss the Sidekick or Android G1? Here's a new keyboard slider phone on indiegogo!

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 see how awesome Slice is? Pirates players bought some pies for Allegheny General Hospital workers. 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: Briand Crawford (@PGHMuseums), Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), and John Chichilla (@chilla) 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

Hashtag John Wayne | AwesomeCast 487

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. The studio may be a little emptier than usual, but Sorg is pulling in Katie and Chilla to talk this week in tech news (and to catch up since everyone's been confined to home since last week's episode). This week's topics include:

Chilla has given up on 2020. He is headed back to 1997 for his Awesome Thing of the Week with 1997 Chat.
Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week last week extended into this week as she's been checking out Animal Crossing New Horizons to help keep her connected with her niece.
We're talking comparison points between Animal Crossing on iOS to the new Animal Crossing New Horizons.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is the Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah and the tech behind some talk show responses to COVID-19 shutdowns.
Trevor Noah isn't the only one adjusting to COVID-19 shutdowns, Oprah has an AppleTV+ series.
Have you checked out Netflix Party? Sorg has been checking out some thoughts from some of the podcasts he follows, and is sharing.
Apple has a new iPad Pro with LiDAR scanner and trackpad support!
Chilla is running through some great options for keyboards and other options for the new iPad Pro from Apple.
Brother Sorg let us know about the Jay and Silent Bob video game on Steam.
With dining establishments moving to takeout options, a Portland strip club is offering curbside delivery with Boober Eats.
Using Zoom for video meetings? We have some pro tip options to avoid XXX videos flooding your screens.
Pornhub is now Stay-At-Home-Hub.
The Cowboy Museum put their security guard in charge of their social media - and it's just what we need.
Adobe Creative Cloud is giving 2 months of service for free.

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 see how awesome Slice is? Pirates players bought some pies for Allegheny General Hospital workers. 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: Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), and John Chichilla (@chilla) 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

Furry Hazmat Suits | AwesomeCast 486

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. While the City of Pittsburgh may be in a state of self-quarantine, the crew can still gather on the internet! We've got Sorg, Katie, Ryan Haggerty, and Chilla on to talk this week in tech news, including:

Katie is sharing her present and future Awesome Thing of the Week to help her get through her isolation - - Animal Crossing!
More video game options - - Ryan Haggerty is sharing Castlevania Symphony of the Night as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is actually Scot MacTaggart and his great use of Zoom and Slack to keep people connected.
Sorg is sharing Netflix Party as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Thanks to Amanda for sharing how to clean our Apple products!
We're getting some really great updates on Apple TV (just in time for our self-quarantine) including Central Park from the co-creator of Bob's Burgers.
Speaking of great options to cut the cord, there's a Beastie Boys documentary coming out, too.
Among many things that have cancelled, E3 2020 hit the list. We're sharing some general thoughts.
Apple's WWDC is getting ahead of the curve by moving to an online format.
Pornhub is giving away free premium access during the Coronavirus outbreak.
We're checking out Concept Board as an online whiteboard option.
We're checking out some of the things content creators like Stephen Colbert are doing to do their shows without an audience.
Can't go to the zoo or aquarium? A few places are live streaming options.
Headspace and other meditation and calming platforms have free options to help people re-center during this period of uncertainty.
Did you know you could share your digital movie library on iTunes?
Nvidia is using spare GPU clock cycles to help fight COVID-19.
KIVA is running a webinar to help small business adapt to changes during the Coronavirus shutdown.
Looking for an app to keep you up to date with location-based news alerts? Everbridge is a great option.

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: Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), Ryan Haggerty (@haggertymedia), and John Chichilla (@chilla) 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

Social Network of 8 Bits | AwesomeCast 479

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Hangout with Chilla, and Sorg to talk current tech news!

Sorg is playing some old favorite maps on Call of Duty Mobile and checked out their version of Battle Royale
Chilla wants a version of the app Bump but with modem sounds.
Google is working on their own version of Airdrop for Android...but so is Samsung. And this is why we can't have nice Android things.
Dave Podnar shared the FiLMiC DoubleTake, which gives you the first look at multicamera viewing/recording on your newer iPhone.
Chris Whitlatch shares the first Atari gaming hotel will be opening with Phoenix
Rizz shares Cat fighting game we all want to play. Play the demo of "Fisti-Fluffs" here.
Byte is the next coming of Vine, or the next Tik Tok wannabe? It has Apple Sign In and we're all on there! (@Sorgatron & @chill579)
A wonderful Tik Tok account is recreating Into the Spider-Verse scenes with his family!
Phone soap cleans your dirty phone with UV-C rays?
The Circle is a curious "reality competition" from Netflix using Social Media
You can link/trade Pokemon across platforms and games with a new subscription Pokemon Home service.

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

Get Out Of My Cloud | AwesomeCast 478

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.
Krause is back in studio to join Chilla and Sorg as we dive into the week in tech news, including:

Krause is shaking it up in 2020 - - - - ON iOS! (For those at home, he's #TeamAndroid.)
Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is a modified Xbox adaptive controller.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a foldable controller mobile phone holder that has changed his iPhone gaming.
Sorg's (mini) Awesome Thing of the Week is a Sylvania wifi light bulb.
Pornhub was sued for making it difficult for the deaf to enjoy their products.
Japan has released a range of miniature furniture for cats, and My Modern Met has the BEST pictures.
Ford creates more than cars - like a noise-cancelling dog kennel to protect your pup from fireworks noises.
Wyze loses its AI to Apple, and we're talking about how it's affecting things.
Krause wants to know why people keep putting cameras in sensitive places (like the bedroom) where people can hack them.
Ben & Jerry's has a Netflix and Chill'd flavor?

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) 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

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Awesome Your Audio | AwesomeCast 470

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. It's cold and snowy here in Pittsburgh, but Chilla and Sorg are braving the elements to bring you this week's tech news, including:

It's time for our Awesome Thing of the Week segment, and Chilla is sharing some Minecraft Minefaire!
Since we're talking about Minecraft, have you checked out Minecraft Earth?
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a gem he found from his Apple Arcade. Mini Motorways may be his new obsession.
Sorg and Chilla are sharing some of the games they're playing on Apple Arcade.
Allegheny County is looking to add Tesla to its Sheriff's Office deputy vehicle options.
What better than a life-size Pac-Man maze? What about one within driving distance?
Apple's AR glasses may be a gaming headset?
Niantic will be including more businesses in their real-world AR platform.
Veterans are using an AR app to help manage anxiety.
Adobe is launching Project Awesome Audio to help clean up recordings with a single click.
Netflix may no longer be supported on your device.
How about playing some real-life pinball - - - - - - over the internet?
We're checking in on Neko the Cat.
PokemonGO will let you play with your friends' monster pals in AR.

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: Chilla (@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

Olivia Munn Before She Was a Mutant | AwesomeCast 469

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. It's a new week - and a new opportunity for some tech talk! Join Chilla, Brian Crawford (of PGH Museums) and Sorg as they highlight the week's headlines including:

Brian is sharing his Hotec wireless microphone as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is sharing Photoshop on his iPad as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is from Microsoft Ignite 2019 with a new Microsoft Office app on mobile.
Brian has an agenda for this week's visit. He's sharing some behind-the-scenes on his recent project over at PGH Museums.
This week we're still talking about Pittsburgh buses - in a different manner. They're equipping some clean diesel buses with phone charging outlets!
Video may have killed the radio star, but Sony has killed the PlayStation Vue.
AppleTV + launched, and we're getting some viewer feedback about how great it looks!
HBO Max is coming, and they're challenging Netflix algorithms with "curated by humans" content.
Thanks to Chilla, we may finally know what happened to G4TV and Attack of the Show.

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: Chilla (@chilla), Brian Crawford (@bcrawpgh) of @PGHMuseums 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

Netflix Needs to Chill Out | AwesomeCast 440

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Bardic Mystery Tour, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! 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?

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: Brian Crawford (@bcrawpgh), Krause (@KrazyKrause), 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

Adapting To Life Without A Button | AwesomeCast 437

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Professor Buzzkill, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! 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.

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: Chilla (@chilla), Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Krause (@KrazyKrause) 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

Pyramid Scheming Myself | AwesomeCast 430

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Comic Book Pitt, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! 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:

Chilla is sharing TiVO's CommercialSkip and the way they're working it for the Super Bowl as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Katie is filming birds (instead of flipping them) with the Bird Photo Booth as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is iCloud files + Apple Clips + iMovie for quick social media edits of some video content - including Episode 429's Pornhub discussion.
Apple is reportedly working on a subscription gaming service.
Were you a fan of Farmville back in the day? There's good news. Competitive virtual farming is getting its own esports league!
After the last episode, Carman apparently found a different Fyre TV that is most definitely not related to Fyre Festival. [NOTE: Link NSFW]
Facebook has been paying teens $20 a month to access their phones?
Having trouble with Facebook generating the wrong image for your link? There's a fix for it. Katie is sharing what she recently learned.
We're sharing some thoughts on the FaceTime bug.
Someone is trying to recreate Legend of Zelda in DOOM, and needs a hand.
Amazon has a cute little robot that helps with deliveries.
Netflix may have raised prices, but Hulu is lowering its basic service price.
Looking for a way to smoke without being detected? Philter is offering a filter to eliminate smoke and smell.
Innovation at a slow walking pace.

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: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chilla (@chilla) and Katie (@Kdudders) 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

An Orgy Of Data | AwesomeCast 429

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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: Carman (@carmanavenue), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chilla (@chilla) and Katie (@Kdudders) 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

Yellow Brick Hole | AwesomeCast 423

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, Bold Pittsburgh Sports Podcast and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!

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.

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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Bigger Than Electronics Boutique | AwesomeCast 412

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

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

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.

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Ron Krause (@KrazyKrause), Chilla (@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!

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QR Code Revival | AwesomeCast 411

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by ScareHouse, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!
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, Katie, and Chilla are talking about:

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.

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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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), Chilla (@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!

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Like Laser Tag, But With Zombies | AwesomeCast 410

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by ScareHouse, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!
Christopher Whitlatch joins Sorg in studio while Chilla is remote from Studio C to talk this week in tech. This week's topics include:

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.

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Christopher Whitlatch (@cswhitlatch), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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

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Prince Adam (With A Man Bun) | AwesomeCast 405

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, Alex Kahrs Design & Media, and Dark Forge Studios!

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.

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: John (@lfgpgh), Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

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Immersive Language Learning With Siri | AwesomeCast 384

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

Sorg, Chilla, and Katie are joined by Jack Morgan of Duolingo this week. They’re sharing some tech news, including:

Sorg has the perfect Awesome Thing of the Week for Chilla – an Iron Man AR helmet!
Our biggest question about the Iron Man AR helmet – does it fit adults? Because we all really want one ourselves.
Katie is sharing her Awesome Thing of the Week – a sponsored post in Tech Crunch with NONONONONO Cat!
Speaking of cats…Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is Rift Cat.
Jack’s Awesome Thing of the Week is a WIRED documentary on the Silicon Valley of hardware – Shenzhen, China.
Best Buy will stop selling CDs because of digital music revenue, while Target will sell them under consignment.
Sorg is sharing his collection of old technology – like VCRs and 1992 tech.
Despite the trend toward digital, Netflix originals are finding their way to DVD for cross marketing.
Crystal Dynamics is taking on the Avengers game next!
My Little Pony meets Street Fighter and Sorg wants Hasbro to leave them alone so it can be made.
Black Mirror is more and more realistic thanks to Boston Dynamics.
Chilla is sharing some progressive web app updates.
Google is working on app development for a smart response option for all of your chat.
Google is working on a video game streaming service?
Sorg is digging Social Decay – an art installation of social icons in decay.
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: Jack Morgan (@jckmgn), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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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!

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Irrational Fear of Data Loss | AwesomeCast 369

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 20:00:00 -0400

We’re joined by Aaron Watson of Going Deep With Aaron Watson this week. He’s in studio with Sorg, Chilla, and Katie as we’re talking this week’s tech news, including:

Katie is bringing us some Halloween upgrades to Pokemon with spooky Pokemon!
Sorg may have a Pikachu problem.
Kids are getting out for Trick-or-Treat PLUS Pokemon? Sorg may be a little jealous.
Aaron Watson’s Awesome Thing of the Week is Shapr for networking and serendipity.
Sorg has a physical thing that links to a digital thing for his Awesome Thing of the Week. Movie Pass.
Chilla is sharing File Browser as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is talking some data storage options with Chilla – especially for large video files.
If you missed it Google was here in Pittsburgh with news – as in their CEO was making announcements here.
Thanks to Amanda Narcisi for sharing the Rocketbook Wave this week.
Chilla is talking some upgrades to make his fridge smart fridge-ish.
Sorg is all about the movies this week. He’s talking some Disney and Hollywood Studios Movies Anywhere.
GIANT ROBOTS ARE FRIGGIN’ BATTLING TODAY, GUYS!
Attn: Future Robot Fighting Leagues – Pittsburgh has plenty of abandoned steel factories. We also have CMU.
Porn is now using AI to improve search options.
Chilla is looking to adapt the AI porn classifications to Netflix to narrow down movie options.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)
Speaking of Slice on Broadway, make sure you vote for them in the Incline’s pizza bracket.

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Aaron Watson (@AaronWatson59), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), 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!

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