app01 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:56:23 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Protect Our Games Act” https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/tags/protect%20our%20games%20act Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0400 Everything awesome in the world of technology, social media, and entertainment! Join us as we discuss the latest gadgets, web sites, and talk with people doing awesome things in tech! www.AwesomeCast.net en-us episodic Sorgatron Media Everything awesome in the world of technology, social media, and entertainment! Join us as we discuss the latest gadgets, web sites, and talk with people doing awesome things in tech! www.AwesomeCast.net no Sorgatron Media awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com Running AI at Home, 5G Internet and Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft City | AwesomeCast 799 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/954 49c198b7-2b16-47e2-b3bb-67f525790ffc Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media 59:29 no Michael Sorg, Sorg, Dave Podnar, technology podcast, Pittsburgh technology, local AI, AI models, LM Studio, Qwen 3.5, Apple Silicon, Mac AI, private AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, creator automation, AT&T Internet Air, 5G home internet, wireless internet, Adriana Ocampo, NASA, planetary geology, Chicxulub crater, New Frontiers, GTA 6, Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games, Miami Heat, Vice City Heat, Protect Our Games Act, John Kane, game preservation, robotics, humanoid robots, Terminator 2, Telly TV, Mike Tomlin, Minecraft, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Webtoon, SimCity, Pocket City, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, iPhone photography Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

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]]> Apple WWDC AI, He-Man Movie Reactions & Nintendo Classics Return | AwesomeCast 782 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/932 1e63c9ea-6da5-4afd-8fba-c5b08112dad5 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Sorg and Dave Podnar talk Apple WWDC, Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, photo reframing, device compatibility, and how AI may become more useful inside everyday apps. Plus: He-Man movie reactions, Lynn Conway’s tech legacy for Pride Month, Nintendo Direct news, video game preservation laws, Paramount Games, Amazon’s 007 plans, and practical studio lighting for podcast creators. 1:04:30 no <p>Sorg and Dave Podnar break down a packed tech week on AwesomeCast 782, including Apple’s WWDC announcements, new Apple Intelligence features, child safety updates, and how Siri may finally become more useful across devices. The show also dives into He-Man movie nostalgia, Nintendo Direct news, video game preservation laws, and practical podcast lighting gear.</p> <p>Stories &amp; Gadgets Discussed<br> Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, OS 27 updates, platform integration, device support, and on-device search<br> <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/</a><br> <a href="https://www.apple.com/os/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.apple.com/os/</a><br> Apple photo “reframing” and improved generative photo tools discussed from Dave’s example<br> <a href="https://share.icloud.com/photos/0297Gj_aPuBo97xcOeuMEKq8g" rel="nofollow noopener">https://share.icloud.com/photos/0297Gj_aPuBo97xcOeuMEKq8g</a><br> Apple Developer app as a resource for WWDC sessions and platform deep dives<br> <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958" rel="nofollow noopener">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958</a><br> He-Man movie reactions, Masters of the Universe nostalgia, Skeletor memes, and mobile He-Man games<br> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattel.amethyst&amp;hl=en-US&amp;pli=1" rel="nofollow noopener">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattel.amethyst&amp;hl=en-US&amp;pli=1</a><br> Pride Month tech history spotlight: Lynn Conway and her pioneering work in chip design<br> <a href="https://www.invent.org/inductees/lynn-conway" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.invent.org/inductees/lynn-conway</a><br> Chachi Says Video Game Minute:<br> California’s Protect Our Games Act moves forward<br> <a href="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-bill-requiring-paid-games-to-be-playable-after-they-shut-down-has-passed-initial-vote-and-moved-to-the-senate/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-bill-requiring-paid-games-to-be-playable-after-they-shut-down-has-passed-initial-vote-and-moved-to-the-senate/</a><br> Paramount launches a new games studio<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-games-studio-launches-tony-driscoll-leads-1236614610/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-games-studio-launches-tony-driscoll-leads-1236614610/</a><br> Amazon may move future 007 game development in-house<br> <a href="https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-suggests-io-interactive-might-not-return-for-007-first-light-sequel" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-suggests-io-interactive-might-not-return-for-007-first-light-sequel</a><br> Nintendo Direct reactions: Star Fox demo, Zelda Ocarina remake talk, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Switch 2 edition discussion<br> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis</a><br> Awesome Tip of the Week: Sorg talks about using Neewer NL192AI LED panel lights for podcast and studio video production. </p> tech podcast, Apple WWDC, WWDC 2026, Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, iOS 27, macOS 27, Apple Watch, Apple Developer, AI tools, generative AI, photo editing, He-Man, Masters of the Universe, Skeletor, Lynn Conway, Pride Month, video game news, Protect Our Games Act, Paramount Games, Amazon Games, 007 First Light, Nintendo Direct, Star Fox, Zelda Ocarina of Time, Kingdom Hearts 4, podcast gear, Neewer lights, Sorgatron Media Sorg and Dave Podnar break down a packed tech week on AwesomeCast 782, including Apple’s WWDC announcements, new Apple Intelligence features, child safety updates, and how Siri may finally become more useful across devices. The show also dives into He-Man movie nostalgia, Nintendo Direct news, video game preservation laws, and practical podcast lighting gear.

Stories & Gadgets Discussed
Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, OS 27 updates, platform integration, device support, and on-device search
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/
https://www.apple.com/os/
Apple photo “reframing” and improved generative photo tools discussed from Dave’s example
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0297Gj_aPuBo97xcOeuMEKq8g
Apple Developer app as a resource for WWDC sessions and platform deep dives
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958
He-Man movie reactions, Masters of the Universe nostalgia, Skeletor memes, and mobile He-Man games
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattel.amethyst&hl=en-US&pli=1
Pride Month tech history spotlight: Lynn Conway and her pioneering work in chip design
https://www.invent.org/inductees/lynn-conway
Chachi Says Video Game Minute:
California’s Protect Our Games Act moves forward
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-bill-requiring-paid-games-to-be-playable-after-they-shut-down-has-passed-initial-vote-and-moved-to-the-senate/
Paramount launches a new games studio
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-games-studio-launches-tony-driscoll-leads-1236614610/
Amazon may move future 007 game development in-house
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-suggests-io-interactive-might-not-return-for-007-first-light-sequel
Nintendo Direct reactions: Star Fox demo, Zelda Ocarina remake talk, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Switch 2 edition discussion
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis
Awesome Tip of the Week: Sorg talks about using Neewer NL192AI LED panel lights for podcast and studio video production.

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]]> Sorg and Dave Podnar break down a packed tech week on AwesomeCast 782, including Apple’s WWDC announcements, new Apple Intelligence features, child safety updates, and how Siri may finally become more useful across devices. The show also dives into He-Man movie nostalgia, Nintendo Direct news, video game preservation laws, and practical podcast lighting gear.

Stories & Gadgets Discussed
Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, OS 27 updates, platform integration, device support, and on-device search
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/
https://www.apple.com/os/
Apple photo “reframing” and improved generative photo tools discussed from Dave’s example
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0297Gj_aPuBo97xcOeuMEKq8g
Apple Developer app as a resource for WWDC sessions and platform deep dives
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958
He-Man movie reactions, Masters of the Universe nostalgia, Skeletor memes, and mobile He-Man games
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattel.amethyst&hl=en-US&pli=1
Pride Month tech history spotlight: Lynn Conway and her pioneering work in chip design
https://www.invent.org/inductees/lynn-conway
Chachi Says Video Game Minute:
California’s Protect Our Games Act moves forward
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-bill-requiring-paid-games-to-be-playable-after-they-shut-down-has-passed-initial-vote-and-moved-to-the-senate/
Paramount launches a new games studio
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-games-studio-launches-tony-driscoll-leads-1236614610/
Amazon may move future 007 game development in-house
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-suggests-io-interactive-might-not-return-for-007-first-light-sequel
Nintendo Direct reactions: Star Fox demo, Zelda Ocarina remake talk, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Switch 2 edition discussion
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis
Awesome Tip of the Week: Sorg talks about using Neewer NL192AI LED panel lights for podcast and studio video production.

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