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

How ChatGPT Helped Plan a Dream Trip to Japan (+ AI Life Hacks You Can Try Now!) | AwesomeCast 756

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:45:00 -0500

In this week’s episode, Sorg and Dudders get geeky about AI in everyday life — from redesigning homes with ChatGPT to tracking calories with conversational AI. Then guest Brian Crawford takes us on a deep dive through Japan’s advanced transit tech, immersive art museums, and cultural quirks.
We also preview Pittsburgh’s AI & Robotics Demo Day and catch up with Chachi’s gaming news minute.

Perfect for fans of AI tools, travel tech, and real-world innovation.

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Lending Apple a Cup of AI | AwesomeCast 680

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:30:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Announcement:

Discussion on the announcement dates for WWDC (June 10th through 14th).

Speculation about new operating systems, potential hardware updates, and the focus on AI.

Thoughts on Apple's approach to AI and machine learning, with expectations of significant announcements.https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/26/24111331/apple-wwdc-2024-event-date-ai-artificial-intelligence-m4-ios-18

Apple's Monopoly Allegations:

Debate on whether Apple's practices could be considered monopolistic.

Comparison to other companies and discussion on market share.

Thoughts on the legal and regulatory landscape for tech companies.

Personal Technology Updates:

Discussion on experiences with upgrading Mac OS, including benefits and challenges.

Dave shares his perspective on the importance of timely updates and the impact on professional work.

Apple AirPods Pro:

Review and personal experiences with the new AirPods Pro, highlighting noise cancellation and spatial audio features.

Comparison with previous versions and the utility of new features in real-life scenarios.

Hot dog topped with pierogies and pickles coming to PNC Parkhttps://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/renegade-hot-dog-pierogies-pnc-park/#lu8t1u4txy3f1ehv2z

Canva and Affinity to merge

We compare Affinity and Canva to Adobe’s offerings https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/26/24112277/canva-affinity-acquisition-design-software-suite-adobe-rival

Twitter traking a runner making history

Podnar shares the #smalleuropeanwoman race craze! https://twitter.com/hashtag/smalleuropeanwoman?src=hashtag_click

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Big Floppies and Working on the Soft Core | AwesomeCast 669

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500

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No Joke Cookies - A company that runs cookie giveaways on the Stimulus social media platform https://nojokecookies.com

We talk about he short history of the Stimulus social media platform itself https://stimulus.com

A USB floppy disk drive reader that can connect old floppy disks to new computers https://amzn.to/3HbOuwr

From CES:

An AMD processor that can run graphics-intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 without a separate graphics card

Motorized "Moonwalker" shoes from Shift Robotics that let you glide along the floor https://shiftrobotics.io/blogs/news/press-release-shift-robotics-to-unveil-moonwalkers-x-at-ces-2024?mc_cid=579ff7c15f

A foldable OLED display screen from Asus for use with laptops or gaming systems https://edgeup.asus.com/2024/zenscreen-fold-oled-mq17qh

An iPhone case with a physical keyboard called the Clicks keyboard case https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/soon-you-can-give-your-iphone-a-physical-keyboard-with-real-buttons/

A home ice cream making system called Cold Snap that can produce ice cream in 2 minutes https://coldsnap.com/

An AI-powered cat door from Flappy that tries to prevent cats from bringing dead mice/prey inside by recognizing when the cat is carrying something and not opening https://www.engadget.com/the-flappie-ai-cat-door-stops-your-pet-from-gifting-you-dead-mice-033237654.html

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AwesomeCast 642: Apple Vision CPAP

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400

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We are remote with Sorg in Ann Arbor for Autodrive Challenge II !

Katie has some GOO to clean the dust off of her camera and phone after working Baja SAE Oregon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081T7N948?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Sorg talks about visiting Meow Wolf Omega Mart and Area 51 in Las Vegas

Chilla talks 8bitdo Xbox licensed arcade stick just in time for Street Fighter 6! https://www.engadget.com/8bitdos-xbox-licensed-arcade-stick-is-wireless-and-customizable-150058244.html?utm_source=pocket_reader&guccounter=1

Podnar talks about the Medbridge Go for Patients app his was given for physical therapy https://apps.apple.com/us/app/medbridge-go-for-patients/id1089747982

We talk Apple Vision Pro from WWDC! What is it. How does it “probably” work. How would WE use it? When can we get our face in it? https://www.theverge.com/23747065/apple-vision-pro-headset-hands-on-features-specs-price-release-date?fbclid=IwAR2AXcLDB2ig7jXIQPk1Wg-QFmIlQCEG7lKij90PW_2bupaVOo198rN-dfA

The possibilities of the M2 Mac Pro and NEW Mac Mini Studio! https://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/

Looking at contact cards and STICKERS in iOS 17 https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17-preview/

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Dare to Dream a Rock Star Dream | Episode 639

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 09 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400

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Dudders and Sorg have a muddy time in Baja SAE Oshkosh in Wisconsin and talk muddy boots, new cameras and new Apple Watch uses while in the video and photo field. https://www.instagram.com/katemariepgh/

Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on your iPad – for a monthly/yearly fee https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-brings-final-cut-pro-and-logic-pro-to-ipad/?utm_source=pocket_saves

A Nut Smasher Kickstarter for ALL your nut smashing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zunik/nutsmasher-the-magic-durable-funny-silicone-nutcracker

Aurelio Sablone joins us to discuss his upcoming IndieGoGo project, the Rockdreamer GuitarBar. We talk about the development of the device and a demo of how this device could help people get started playing a guitar much quicker. Sign up for updates on the campaign at get.rockdreamer.com.

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The Best, Nerdiest Recommendations | AwesomeCast 377

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:00:00 -0500

As we near the end of 2017 we take the opportunity to fill the couch – both IRL and online – with some familiar faces. It’s a full house indeed with Jim Lokay, Will Rutherford, Mike Pound, Cynthia Closkey, John Carman, Bobby Cherry, Brian Crawford, and Krause. But, we’ve still got our usual faces with Sorg and Chilla, and a very special visit from our Patreon supporter, Michael Fedor.
We’re starting the top of the show with everyone’s Awesome Thing of the Year items.
Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Year is his Apple AirPods.
Brian’s Awesome Thing of the Year is NOT the tech items he recently purchased – but the sweet bag he got to carry it all!
Krause’s Awesome Thing of the Year is his Google Pixel 2XL.
Will’s Awesome Thing of the Year is a “really interesting idea.” He’s interested in TXT.FYI – a stripped down blog.
Lokay’s Awesome Thing of the Year is HQ – the quiz app.
Cynthia’s AirPods are her Awesome Thing for Life. As her Awesome Thing of the Year, she’s going with 17776.
Mike Pound’s Awesome Thing of the Year is Amazon Echo.
Patreoner Michael Fedor’s Awesome Thing of the Year is Patreon’s redo of their fee structure.
Bobby is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Year – his Google Home.
John Carman’s Awesome Thing of the Year is Google’s Pixel Buds.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Year is the realization of handheld internet through his AT&T Wireless plan.
We’re running through our 2017 predictions from last year – and whether or not they actually came true.
And, then we turn to predictions for 2018!(With a shout out to Rob Johnston and the Vine 2 launch!)
Lokay: Vine2 is going to be a failure.

Will Rutherford: Net neutrality is going to get pushed through and it’s going to be a kerfluffle. ISPs are going to do what ISPs do, but customers are going to drop like flies. They’re going to lose so much business that they’re going to roll things back and it will all be for naught.

Mike Pound: Digital side of journalism is going to continue to build in 2018.

Cynthia Closkey: Continued escalation of Google/Apple/Amazon streaming war. Apple TV available for sale on Amazon again.

Michael Fedor: Disney will have one major purchase in the next year. (Jokingly introduced with: Living under the United States of Disney. Disney will pay down national debt and come in on some sort of crisis.)

John Carman: We’re going to see the first Amazon Key burglary.

Bobby Cherry: Elon Musk is going to have some breakthrough next year – through one of his companies.

Chilla: We’re going to see another huge dropoff on PC technology.

Brian Crawford: We’re going to start turning into cyborgs with our wearable tech and implant devices. We’re also going to see regulations regarding drones.

Krause: AR is going to be a much bigger deal than even VR is now.

Sorg: Podcasting is going to be de-emphasized in 2018.

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