web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:36:40 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Self Driving Cars” https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/tags/self%20driving%20cars Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -0500 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 Right Behind The Cutting Edge | AwesomeCast 329 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/ac329 c430a4e9-1a31-4747-b008-059ebd8869d4 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media 53:21 no It's our last episode of the year. We're getting geeky and nostalgic - checking our predictions from last year and talking tech and social media predictions for 2017, with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 329! We're LIVE with our year-end Christmas show with Doug Derda and Cynthia Closkey, talking about our awesome things of the year on this week's episode. Sling and cordcutting were our awesome things of the year for 2015 as we reflected back last year. Meerkat? Wow! Cynthia is sharing her awesome thing of the year for 2016 - her smart watch (Apple Watch) and wearables in general. Sorg is sharing his woes over the Pebble buyout in comparison to the Apple Watch. Doug is pitching a Kickstarter campaign for a Kickstarter movie talking about Kickstarter campaigns. Google Glass is still a discussion at the end of 2016. Wheelz is sharing his awesome thing of the year - his Samsung phone. Doug is sharing Facebook LIVE as his awesome thing of the year and how interesting instacontent is. Speaking of bleeding edge tech - we can't help but talk about iJustine and how she was livestreaming a decade ago. How do you stand out in a tidal wave of content now that instacontent is so available? Are people looking at instacontent for content or for interaction with other people? Doug is teaching us about the Musically app through his son's usage. Sorg's awesome thing of the year is self-driving cars - especially since he's been in one! Speaking of self-driving cars, studies show traffic would be better with less traffic lights. It's 2016 prediction recap time! -- Doug was WRONG with his prediction about online superstardom. -- Cynthia is recapping her accurate mom factor prediction about streaming programming. -- AI advancement prediction by Chilla is ACCURATE! (You can thank Alexa, Sir.) -- DJ Lunchbox's iPhone7 prediction - ACCURATE! (WTH headphone jacks?) -- Technology to communicate with pets. Sorry Katie, we're not sure whether Catterbox counts this year. Apple's biggest innovation - a phone that doesn't explode! Predictions for 2017! -- Doug predicts Google+ will finally die. -- Sorg thinks Twitter will not be an independent company by the end of 2017. Will it go to Verizon? -- Cynthia thinks VR video will not be a thing next year, as in it's not going anywhere, and we won't know why. She doesn't believe it will get past Cardboard and it'll be at least another 3 years before we see any solid movement with VR. -- Rizz predicts the Nintendo Switch will revolutionize gaming Thanks for a great (at least by way of tech) 2016! Make sure to hit us up with what tech Santa brought you! After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Doug Derda (@douglasderda), Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacloskey) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron, SorgatronMedia.com). You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast ! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 6:30 PM EST! It's our last episode of the year. We're getting geeky and nostalgic - checking our predictions from last year and talking tech and social media predictions for 2017, with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 329!

  • We're LIVE with our year-end Christmas show with Doug Derda and Cynthia Closkey, talking about our awesome things of the year on this week's episode.
  • Sling and cordcutting were our awesome things of the year for 2015 as we reflected back last year.
  • Meerkat? Wow!
  • Cynthia is sharing her awesome thing of the year for 2016 - her smart watch (Apple Watch) and wearables in general.
  • Sorg is sharing his woes over the Pebble buyout in comparison to the Apple Watch.
  • Doug is pitching a Kickstarter campaign for a Kickstarter movie talking about Kickstarter campaigns.
  • Google Glass is still a discussion at the end of 2016.
  • Wheelz is sharing his awesome thing of the year - his Samsung phone.
  • Doug is sharing Facebook LIVE as his awesome thing of the year and how interesting instacontent is.
  • Speaking of bleeding edge tech - we can't help but talk about iJustine and how she was livestreaming a decade ago.
  • How do you stand out in a tidal wave of content now that instacontent is so available?
  • Are people looking at instacontent for content or for interaction with other people?
  • Doug is teaching us about the Musically app through his son's usage.
  • Sorg's awesome thing of the year is self-driving cars - especially since he's been in one!

  • Speaking of self-driving cars, studies show traffic would be better with less traffic lights.

  • It's 2016 prediction recap time!
    -- Doug was WRONG with his prediction about online superstardom.
    -- Cynthia is recapping her accurate mom factor prediction about streaming programming.
    -- AI advancement prediction by Chilla is ACCURATE! (You can thank Alexa, Sir.)
    -- DJ Lunchbox's iPhone7 prediction - ACCURATE! (WTH headphone jacks?)
    -- Technology to communicate with pets. Sorry Katie, we're not sure whether Catterbox counts this year.

  • Apple's biggest innovation - a phone that doesn't explode!

  • Predictions for 2017!
    -- Doug predicts Google+ will finally die.
    -- Sorg thinks Twitter will not be an independent company by the end of 2017. Will it go to Verizon?
    -- Cynthia thinks VR video will not be a thing next year, as in it's not going anywhere, and we won't know why. She doesn't believe it will get past Cardboard and it'll be at least another 3 years before we see any solid movement with VR.
    -- Rizz predicts the Nintendo Switch will revolutionize gaming

  • Thanks for a great (at least by way of tech) 2016! Make sure to hit us up with what tech Santa brought you!

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Doug Derda (@douglasderda), Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacloskey) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron, SorgatronMedia.com).

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

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 6:30 PM EST!

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

]]> It's our last episode of the year. We're getting geeky and nostalgic - checking our predictions from last year and talking tech and social media predictions for 2017, with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 329!

  • We're LIVE with our year-end Christmas show with Doug Derda and Cynthia Closkey, talking about our awesome things of the year on this week's episode.
  • Sling and cordcutting were our awesome things of the year for 2015 as we reflected back last year.
  • Meerkat? Wow!
  • Cynthia is sharing her awesome thing of the year for 2016 - her smart watch (Apple Watch) and wearables in general.
  • Sorg is sharing his woes over the Pebble buyout in comparison to the Apple Watch.
  • Doug is pitching a Kickstarter campaign for a Kickstarter movie talking about Kickstarter campaigns.
  • Google Glass is still a discussion at the end of 2016.
  • Wheelz is sharing his awesome thing of the year - his Samsung phone.
  • Doug is sharing Facebook LIVE as his awesome thing of the year and how interesting instacontent is.
  • Speaking of bleeding edge tech - we can't help but talk about iJustine and how she was livestreaming a decade ago.
  • How do you stand out in a tidal wave of content now that instacontent is so available?
  • Are people looking at instacontent for content or for interaction with other people?
  • Doug is teaching us about the Musically app through his son's usage.
  • Sorg's awesome thing of the year is self-driving cars - especially since he's been in one!

  • Speaking of self-driving cars, studies show traffic would be better with less traffic lights.

  • It's 2016 prediction recap time!
    -- Doug was WRONG with his prediction about online superstardom.
    -- Cynthia is recapping her accurate mom factor prediction about streaming programming.
    -- AI advancement prediction by Chilla is ACCURATE! (You can thank Alexa, Sir.)
    -- DJ Lunchbox's iPhone7 prediction - ACCURATE! (WTH headphone jacks?)
    -- Technology to communicate with pets. Sorry Katie, we're not sure whether Catterbox counts this year.

  • Apple's biggest innovation - a phone that doesn't explode!

  • Predictions for 2017!
    -- Doug predicts Google+ will finally die.
    -- Sorg thinks Twitter will not be an independent company by the end of 2017. Will it go to Verizon?
    -- Cynthia thinks VR video will not be a thing next year, as in it's not going anywhere, and we won't know why. She doesn't believe it will get past Cardboard and it'll be at least another 3 years before we see any solid movement with VR.
    -- Rizz predicts the Nintendo Switch will revolutionize gaming

  • Thanks for a great (at least by way of tech) 2016! Make sure to hit us up with what tech Santa brought you!

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Doug Derda (@douglasderda), Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacloskey) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron, SorgatronMedia.com).

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

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 6:30 PM EST!

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

]]> Awesomely Thankful Things | AwesomeCast 326 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/ac326 90b63a69-ebd5-4f7a-903d-1589a0293870 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media 1:03:48 no <ul> <li>It's time for Katie's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AwesomeThingOfTheWeek?src=hash">#AwesomeThingOfTheWeek</a> - <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/21/google-can-now-tell-you-how-busy-a-place-is-before-you-arrive-in-real-time/">Google will tell you in real time whether a place is busy. Google or Maps integration</a>.</li> <li>Sorg's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the AI XPRIZE competition we learned about through Ascender and MIT Enterprise Forum</li> <li>Chilla's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/20/review-koogeek-smart-plug-is-a-simple-inexpensive-wifi-homekit-device-to-get-started-with-siri-home-automation/">Koogeek HomeKit compatible SmartPlug</a>.</li> <li>It's Thanksgiving.  What are you thankful for in tech?</li> <li>Katie is thankful for 360 Video and all the new and exciting things it makes happen.</li> <li>Katie is also thankful for the convenience of Facetime to help her be part of her niece's life even though they live so far away.</li> <li>Chilla is thankful for Comic Con options in our tri-state area and how they've brought family together.</li> <li>Sorg is thankful for smaller tech - he used his iPhone and a GoPro to film a friend's wedding without having to haul #pro cameras.</li> <li>Tesla Motors shared some video of their  Self Driving car experience.  We're comparing it to the Uber system.</li> <li>Katie is telling Chilla about a Smart mattress that tracks sleep and has heat and white noise options among other features.</li> <li>Speaking of Tesla Motors, they're also powering an island using solar energy and power packs.</li> <li>Airbnb made a cool announcement about "experiences and places" options.  Sorg is talking about it as an option for his travels.</li> <li>Keep an eye out for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AwesomeCast?src=hash">#AwesomeCast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Airbnb">@Airbnb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TechTour?src=hash">#TechTour</a>. ;)</li> <li>Doom on a #MacBook touch bar is so cool!</li> </ul> Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (<a href="http://sliceonbroadway.com/">sliceonbroadway.com</a>) Follow these awesome people on Twitter:  John Chichilla (@chilla, www.chillatech.net), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders, <a href="http://www.scarehouse.com/">Scarehouse</a>),  and Mike Sorg (<a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/Sorgatron">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">Sorgatron</span></a>, <a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/">SorgatronMedia.com</a>). Thanks to our Awesome Patreon @<a href="http://twitter.com/MikeFedorShow">MikeFedorShow</a>!  You can support the show too at <a href="http://patreon.com/awesomecast">Patreon.com/awesomecast</a> ! <strong>Also, check out <a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/">sorgatronmedia.com</a> and <a href="http://awesomecast.net/sorgatronmedia.com">awesomecast.net</a> for more entertainment; and view us live streaming Tuesdays at 7 PM EST at <a href="http://live.awesomecast.net/">live.awesomecast.net</a>!</strong> &gt;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oY0wWH2DMeOWIIbXYssMkTMSTSTOdkZva56GvIaI5fA/edit?usp=sharing">Show Notes</a>&lt;  
  • It's time for Katie's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek - Google will tell you in real time whether a place is busy. Google or Maps integration.
  • Sorg's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the AI XPRIZE competition we learned about through Ascender and MIT Enterprise Forum
  • Chilla's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the Koogeek HomeKit compatible SmartPlug.
  • It's Thanksgiving.  What are you thankful for in tech?
  • Katie is thankful for 360 Video and all the new and exciting things it makes happen.
  • Katie is also thankful for the convenience of Facetime to help her be part of her niece's life even though they live so far away.
  • Chilla is thankful for Comic Con options in our tri-state area and how they've brought family together.
  • Sorg is thankful for smaller tech - he used his iPhone and a GoPro to film a friend's wedding without having to haul #pro cameras.
  • Tesla Motors shared some video of their  Self Driving car experience.  We're comparing it to the Uber system.
  • Katie is telling Chilla about a Smart mattress that tracks sleep and has heat and white noise options among other features.
  • Speaking of Tesla Motors, they're also powering an island using solar energy and power packs.
  • Airbnb made a cool announcement about "experiences and places" options.  Sorg is talking about it as an option for his travels.
  • Keep an eye out for the #AwesomeCast @Airbnb #TechTour. ;)
  • Doom on a #MacBook touch bar is so cool!

    • Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

    Follow these awesome people on Twitter:  John Chichilla (@chilla, www.chillatech.net), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders, Scarehouse),  and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron, SorgatronMedia.com).

    Thanks to our Awesome Patreon @MikeFedorShow!  You can support the show too at Patreon.com/awesomecast !

    Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us live streaming Tuesdays at 7 PM EST at live.awesomecast.net!

    >Show Notes<

     

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  • It's time for Katie's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek - Google will tell you in real time whether a place is busy. Google or Maps integration.
  • Sorg's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the AI XPRIZE competition we learned about through Ascender and MIT Enterprise Forum
  • Chilla's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the Koogeek HomeKit compatible SmartPlug.
  • It's Thanksgiving.  What are you thankful for in tech?
  • Katie is thankful for 360 Video and all the new and exciting things it makes happen.
  • Katie is also thankful for the convenience of Facetime to help her be part of her niece's life even though they live so far away.
  • Chilla is thankful for Comic Con options in our tri-state area and how they've brought family together.
  • Sorg is thankful for smaller tech - he used his iPhone and a GoPro to film a friend's wedding without having to haul #pro cameras.
  • Tesla Motors shared some video of their  Self Driving car experience.  We're comparing it to the Uber system.
  • Katie is telling Chilla about a Smart mattress that tracks sleep and has heat and white noise options among other features.
  • Speaking of Tesla Motors, they're also powering an island using solar energy and power packs.
  • Airbnb made a cool announcement about "experiences and places" options.  Sorg is talking about it as an option for his travels.
  • Keep an eye out for the #AwesomeCast @Airbnb #TechTour. ;)
  • Doom on a #MacBook touch bar is so cool!

    • Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

    Follow these awesome people on Twitter:  John Chichilla (@chilla, www.chillatech.net), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders, Scarehouse),  and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron, SorgatronMedia.com).

    Thanks to our Awesome Patreon @MikeFedorShow!  You can support the show too at Patreon.com/awesomecast !

    Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us live streaming Tuesdays at 7 PM EST at live.awesomecast.net!

    >Show Notes<

     

    Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

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