Disneyland and Star Wars Night

Disneyland Experience: The hosts share their experiences from their recent trip to Disneyland, focusing particularly on Star Wars Night, which included building custom lightsabers and participating in themed events.

Merchandise and Activities: Katie discusses her experience building a custom lightsaber, describing the process and her choice of a purple lightsaber to match her favorite color. She also details the thematic elements and the immersive experience at Galaxy’s Edge.

Event Participation and Marathon Discussion

Marathon Participation: Dave talks about his involvement in the Pittsburgh Marathon and the logistics of participating in such events.

Charity and Community Engagement: Discussion on supporting various causes through marathon participation, including fundraising links and community support.

Sorg has hands on setting up a Starlink satellite internet system for an upcoming project https://www.facebook.com/664720723/videos/pcb.7689730001048830/444317388084116

Delta Emulator on iOS! https://deltaemulatorapp.com/

Poetry Camera prints AI poetry from images https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/poetry-camera/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Potties for Boston Marathon 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/751413887103673 

OpenAI makes ChatGPT ‘more direct, less verbose’

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/openai-makes-chatgpt-more-direct-less-verbose/ 

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Water-Resistant Phones: Katie shares a personal anecdote about dropping her phone in a toilet, highlighting the value of water resistance in modern smartphones. This mishap turns into a discussion about the advancements in smartphone durability and the peace of mind that comes with water-resistant features.

The Saga of AirPods: The conversation shifts to the convenience and occasional pitfalls of owning AirPods. From losing them in public places to the challenge of keeping them secure, we delve into personal stories that illustrate the pros and cons of wireless earbuds. The discussion also touches on the importance of AppleCare and the cost of replacing lost components.

AI-Generated Music for Podcasts: We discuss the innovative use of Microsoft's Copilot and Suno to create intro music for the show, showcasing the potential of AI in content creation. This segment emphasizes the evolving role of artificial intelligence in creative processes.

https://app.suno.ai/.../a02b77de-3df6-4fa3-a65a-cdf12f2a4969

https://app.suno.ai/.../1dfe79b2-773d-497a-99d8-d5cb98a3964b

3D-Printed Windpipes: A groundbreaking development in medical technology, we highlight the world's first surgery involving a 3D-printed windpipe. This advancement opens up discussions on the future of organ replacement and the potential for 3D printing in healthcare.https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/breakthrough-3d-printed-organ-windpipe 

AR Glasses for Enhanced Viewing: The episode explores the introduction of affordable AR glasses designed for an immersive video-watching experience. We examine how these glasses could revolutionize personal entertainment and the potential applications in various fields.https://www.xreal.com/us/

Protecting Privacy in Incognito Mode: A critical look at Google's agreement to delete search data from users who utilized incognito mode, sparking a conversation on digital privacy, the expectations of incognito browsing, and the importance of holding tech giants accountablehttps://www.npr.org/2024/04/01/1242019127/google-incognito-mode-settlement-search-history

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Akira Motorcycle Project: Discussion on the Akira motorcycle by Bell & Bel, touching upon its significance in pop culture and technological craftsmanship.https://www.instagram.com/belybel_artworks?igsh=MTh1dWVmNm45dW03Mw==

iPhone “Mood” Camera App for Photographers: Exploration of a new app designed to emulate film photography on iPhones, catering to the needs of photography enthusiasts seeking a blend of vintage and modern.https://testflight.apple.com/join/g1uQn7Hu

Live Facial Tracking with iPhones for Nicelodean’s Spongebob Squarepants Superbowl: iPhones are used for live facial tracking in broadcasting, highlighting the innovative application of smartphone technology beyond conventional use.https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3Ocl0QMxuK/?igsh=MTNoczloZjc1eGp4ag==

Adobe's AI and Apple Vision Pro Integration: Examination of Adobe's latest AI technologies and their integration with Apple Vision Pro, showcasing advancements in creative software and hardware synergy.

AI in Image Editing from Apple: Insights into how AI is revolutionizing image editing, making it more accessible and intuitive for users to modify photos with simple text commands.https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/7/24065125/apple-generative-ai-image-editing-mgie-open-source-model

Tech for the Visually Impaired: Discussion on technology designed to assist visually impaired users, illustrating the inclusive approach of tech companies towards accessibility.https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesrath/video/7333485717730954542?_r=1&_t=8jjujvsvlB1

Adobe Lightroom and Firefly AI on Apple Vision Pro: Overview of Adobe's software offerings for Apple Vision Pro, highlighting the potential of augmented reality (AR) and AI in professional and creative workflows.https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/2/24059011/adobe-firefly-ai-image-generator-lightroom-apps-apple-vision-pro?lh_aid=3905546&lh_cid=1x29nfgapl&di=add8949ea6dac2da4d1fe5469c9ba049

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Introduction of a combined sports streaming service by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Brothers Discovery, offering extensive coverage of major sports and leagues from Matt Carlinshttps://wbd.com/espn-fox-and-warner-bros-discovery-forming-joint-venture-to-launch-streaming-sports-service-in-the-u-s/ 

Chilla looks at the the Elgato Game Capture 4K X and its compatibility with different devices for streaming. https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/game-capture-4k-x

Discussion on health and fitness tech, highlighting a diabetes monitor that connects to smartphones for tracking and managing health data with the Accu Check MySugr app. https://www.accu-chek.com/products/mysugr

Conversation around the potential of Apple's Vision Pro and its implications for immersive media consumption and virtual environments. What can we do with it in our home and work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df0TUKWnMNs 

https://youtu.be/n7hJlyVDEc8?si=c99wm1HOl2DgDuoO&t=578

Blue Sky is opening up for users and protocols https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/6/24062837/bluesky-drops-invite-system-begins-federation-at-protocol

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Therapy app Replika uses AI for text-based therapy and guided meditations to help with personal growth https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/30/24056106/tomo-replika-blush-generative-ai-mental-health

Steam Deck front and back panel replacements to customize the lookhttps://amzn.to/3ulCfun https://amzn.to/47VXZLg

The Beekeeper movie raises awareness about elder fraud through computer popup scams

PalWorld on Steam/Xbox is like Minecraft meets Pokemon with base building and captured creatureshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1623730/Palworld/

Social media CEOs testifying in Congress about protecting kids online and concerns over exploitation https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/30/childrens-safety-hearing-discord-meta-snap-x-tiktok-january-2024/

Apple Podcasts getting transcriptions is briefly mentionedhttps://podcasters.apple.com/support/5316-transcripts-on-apple-podcasts

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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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kidmental got a Circuit Mess electronics kit for his son to build gadgets like the "Bite Boy" handheld game console. The devices can communicate over long distances using a wireless protocol.https://circuitmess.com/

Chilla set up a new streaming desk setup with a USB hub, pegboard for organization, and a pan/tilt/zoom camera on a shelf to provide multiple camera angles. He's planning to start live streaming more in 2023.https://amzn.to/47m2heF https://amzn.to/47onCnw

Podnar got a new Apple Watch Series 9 to replace his older Series 4. The new watch has better battery life, always-on display, and more sensors to provide running metrics.

Sorg is using the newer workout plans in Apple Fitness to plan his workouts.

NASA beamed a test video of a cat ("Taters") into deep space and back using a new laser communication system, achieving a data rate of 267 megabits per second. This was a test of their ability to transmit high bandwidth data over long distances.https://www.engadget.com/nasa-beamed-a-video-of-a-cat-named-taters-from-deep-space-to-earth-175814869.html

The group discussed the new social media platform Blue Sky and how difficult it is to keep up with new platforms. Many platforms don't have APIs available yet to easily cross-post content.

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Dudders was busy “defending” her 2PW Kicking Cancer’s Ass Championship this weekend!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdP0bpNZQF0

Video games: New games announced at The Game Awards like Baldur's Gate 3 winning Game of the Year; updates on games like Sonic Frontiers and Devil May Cry

Sega is bringing back classics like Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Streets of Rage and Golden Axe remakes! https://kotaku.com/sega-new-trailers-game-awards-crazy-taxis-jet-set-radio-1851082994

Gaming tech: Using Steam Link to play PC games on TVs/devices around your house; using Xbox Remote Play app to play Xbox on Android TVshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grill.xbxplay

The end of annual gaming event E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo). But nothing can kill the Adult Entertainment Expohttps://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2023/12/12/e3-permanently-canceled/

Raspberry Pi accessories and projects from Vilros websitewww.vilros.com

Google's new Notebook LM service for organizing notes/documents and asking AI questions about the contenthttps://notebooklm.google/

The WeCroak app that sends reminders about mortality 5 times per day

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New cable organizers from Amazon for tidying up cords and cables (Yumo Silicone Cable Ties) https://amzn.to/46LR06U

Bluetooth headphones from Amazon for running and exercise (POC Buds) https://amzn.to/3uLJ2xo

Loupedeck for music production and streaming to automate actions and simplify workflows from kidmental https://loupedeck.com/us/

Sony/PlayStation removing purchased Discovery content at end of 2022 due to licensing changes https://nerdist.com/article/playstation-store-will-delete-users-purchased-discovery-tv-shows-with-no-refunds/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1701716905

Being able to use external storage with recent iPhones to offload photos, videos, ProRes footage, etc. all the way back to iPhone XR https://www.theverge.com/23989090/iphone-files-backup-external-disk-how-to

Software updates allowing iPhone cameras to record in professional LOG format, raw, 4K 120fps, etc.

vMix software integrations like data feeds, remote callers, live stats overlays for production https://www.vmix.com/

Lack of permanence around digital purchases and younger generations seeing that content differently

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Kid Mental, musician and producer is back!https://www.kidmental.com/

Giving Tuesday Annual day of charitable giving after Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Katie is fundraising for 412 Thrive, a cancer support grouphttps://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/412thrive

Teenage Engineering KOII music production devicehttps://teenage.engineering/products/ep-133

Get started with beats with Koala on iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/koala-sampler/id1449584007

Sketchbook Pro drawing and animation apphttps://sketchbook.com

IFTTT for connecting apps and automating actionshttps://ifttt.com/ 

Yakuza video game series including the new Like a Dragon Gaiden https://gaiden.sega.com/

Free Assassin's Creed Syndicate game for PChttps://www.pcgamer.com/assassins-creed-syndicate-the-one-about-murderous-siblings-in-london-during-the-industrial-revolution-is-free-to-keep-from-ubisoft/

PSA: iPhone sharing controversy - overblown privacy concernshttps://www.cultofmac.com/838538/iphone-namedrop-security-risk/

IKEA releasing affordable smart home sensorshttps://www.theverge.com/2023/11/28/23977693/ikea-sensors-door-window-water-motion-price-date-specs

YouTube Launching mini games that can be played in browser. Includes games like billiards and Angry Birds https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/27/23978515/youtube-playables-games-premium-subscribers

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Awesome Things of the Week

Katie got a new iridescent Hello Kitty iPhone case for the 50th anniversaryhttps://shopsonix.com/products/hello-kitty-50th-anniversary-magsafe-compatible-iphone-case

Chilla got a MagSafe wallet stand for his iPhone that also functions as a standhttps://amzn.to/3QOAZY0

Mike is thankful for the transit app and public transportation improvements in Pittsburgh https://transitapp.com/

Thankful for Tech

Katie is thankful for her variety of external hard drives

Chilla is thankful for all his tech cases for traveling

Mike is thankful for the ease of travel and on-demand services enabled by technology

Other News

Katie used an iPhone cleaning kit with ninja star tools to clean her old phonehttps://amzn.to/3QTazEu

Chilla explained YubiKeys for passwordless authentication and securityhttps://www.engadget.com/yubikeys-are-buy-one-get-one-half-off-for-black-friday-140046543.html

Duolingo added chess and math lessons, has integration with Chess.comhttps://blog.duolingo.com/new-subjects/

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hey discuss a new Honda "Motocompacto" electric scooter/bike that folds up into a small size and can fit in a cubicle or car trunk. Priced around $1000.https://motocompacto.honda.com/

Talk about new M3 MacBook Pro models from Apple. Mostly spec bumps but nice upgrades especially compared to older Intel models.https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/https://www.apple.com/imac/

Discuss how Apple uses iPhone 15 Pros to film their latest event. Impressive results.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3dbG9pAi8I

Michael uses his iPhone 13 Pro to shoot some wrestling/concert footage and is happy with the quality. Phones keep getting more capable for basic video production.

Ruth injures her back, possibly a pinched nerve, and picked up a TENS unit in the meantime.https://www.riteaid.com/shop/rite-aid-3-in-1-tens-ems-heat-device

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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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We are BACK from our year-end hiatus with Chilla, Dudders, and Sorg to talk current tech news!

• Chilla is sharing a sweet Xbox phone controller mount as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is sharing her Tervis water bottle as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing some CES 2020 updates as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• There's an artist that transforms everyday objects into out-of-this-world art!
• Did you know there's a "clean" spitball gun that makes 350 spitballs from a single roll of toilet paper?
• PS5 is looking to solve some backwards compatibility issues, and we're pretty excited about it!
• Giant Eagle pharmacy is stepping into the home automation game with an Alexa Skill that will help you get your refills and keep you on schedule for your prescriptions.
• Chilla is sharing some information about how to mount an older iMac with a non-removable arm.
• Katie is sharing some news on how to spot fake images with your smart phone.
• Segway is coming out with a new project (which Sorg is referring to as the Wall-E chair).
• Sorg found a great video about Nintendo and Scandinavia.
• A US model raised over $750K for the Australian wild fires by sending nudes.
• We're taking a look at a Lenovo photo frame as an option to share your digital photos.
• Lora DiCarlo is back at CES 2020 with some new tech adult toys.
• We're wrapping up this week's show with some preliminary thoughts on CES 2020. Of course, we'll be talking more NEXT week after the event.

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Sorg and Chilla are hanging with Producer Missy to bring us this week's tech news, including:

• Sorg has had an opportunity to check out some Disney+. He's sharing as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• The Motorola Razr is coming back, and Chilla is telling us just how awesome it's going to be as he shares his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• With all the positive talk about Disney+, there are a few hiccoughs along the way. We're discussing one of the biggest issues users face.
• The new MacBook Pro looks pretty sweet, guys.
• We're getting a little old-school with a BuzzFeed list that Producer Missy found.
• Hyundai is keeping clean energy a thing exploring solar energy options for your car (and more).
• Have you ever had Alexa blast your IR? Chilla is once again bringing us into the future.
• Star Wars is now in Fortnite!
• Everyone is on that Star Wars train! Roblox is offering some Star Wars options as we get ready for Rise of Skywalker.
• Game Pass Ultimate adds Discord, Spotify and EA Access freebies PLUS 50 new games!
• Speaking of Xbox updates, Sorg is letting us know about some Project xCloud news, too!

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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.

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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)

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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: 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

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We're recording a day early due to some scheduling conflicts, but we've got Sorg, Podnar, and Producer Missy on hand to bring you this week's tech news, including:

• • Dave Podnar is sharing iOS 13's live photos video option as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
  • Producer Missy is sharing an MIT project, DermalAbyss, as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • Sorg is sharing YouTube audio replacement tools as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • For starters, Wendys made a game. Secondly, the game allows you to battle "Ronald McDonald."
  • Tesla is allowing customers to customize the vehicle horn and movement sounds.
  • We're talking about how Tesla is creating the perfect opportunity for wrestling style entrance themes with customized vehicle sounds.
  • Big Ben fined by the NFL for his Apple Watch?
  • Uber is offering Uber Copter trips to JFK.
  • Le Creuset is offering a Star Wars cookware line.
  • The Hyperloop from Pittsburgh to Cleveland could still be a thing.
  • Did you know Nintendo made a PlayStation?
  • Dave Podnar is sharing some tidbits on how to check software since MacOS is no longer supporting 32-bit options.

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

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH), The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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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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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)

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH), The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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We have a special treat as Katie, Chilla and Sorg are joined by Pittsburgh comedian, Aaron Kleiber.   This week's show topics include:

• Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week is Kitten Kam!
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is Amazon's voice interoperability initiative.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Apple Arcade.
• Aaron Kleiber is sharing Batman Day as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• The new Sega Mini is out, and so are the reviews!
• iOS 13 includes force touch on SE.
• Apple redesigned the NYC "cube" store.
• iFixIt did a live teardown of the iPhone 11 Pro.
• Chilla had a chance to check out Ace Axe Throwing's scavenger hunt.
• Borderlands is in high demand on Pornhub.
• Chilla followed the rabbit hole and wound up finding some Overwatch porn.
• Fortnite's new Party Hub feature is putting its Houseparty acquisition to good use.

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: Aaron Kleiber (@AaronKleiber), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH), 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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Sorg is joined by Dave Podnar (of the Tiny Shutter Podcast) for this week's episode.  The boys are talking about recent tech news, including:

• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is his Apple Watch repair experience.
•  Sorg and Podnar are sharing tips for Apple Watch use and care.
• Podnar's Awesome Thing of the Week is KFC's test of the fried chicken and glazed donut sandwich.
• Apple had an announcement recently. Podnar is sharing his thoughts on some of what was revealed.
• Sorg and Podnar are running down some of the updates on the iPhone 11 and whether or not they're looking to upgrade their current models.
• The most remarkable update for the Apple iPhone 11 is the camera upgrade.
• Podnar is sharing some of the Snapchat 3D selfie feature availability on the iPhone X and up.
• AppleCare is changing their coverage from a standard 2 year plan to a subscription option.
• Walmart is taking on delivery service competitors with a $98 unlimited service.
• Doors Open Pittsburgh provides guided tours of Pittsburgh.
• Producer Missy is telling us about a smart device cane designed to help visually impaired individuals be more independent.

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: Dave Podnar (@ProfPod) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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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The gang's all here as Katie, Krause, Chilla, and Sorg talk this week in tech news, including:

• Sorg is sharing He-Man as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie visited Otherworld in Ohio, and is sharing it as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is YubiKey as an option to step up security across platforms.
• Krause has a new Hyundai Tucson, and he's sharing the sweet tech upgrades as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Parks and outdoor spaces lift mood as much as Christmas?
• Sorg is sharing some updates from our friends at Universal Wit.
• Apple is working on a family sharing arcade subscription service.
• Tesla is getting into solar panel rentals!
• Walmart is catching on fire thanks to Tesla?
• The Matrix is back after 20 years!
• Sorg is sharing cool features of NVIDIA ray-tracing.
• Apple is planning to launch a subscription TV service.
• Google Stadia is getting a boost with an announcement of some interesting titles.
• Your Google Assistant may soon be replacing sticky notes.
• Krause got a new Roomba, and he's happy with how clean Rosie keeps the house between regular cleanings.

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

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's a slow tech news week, but Katie, Sorg, and Chilla have plenty to talk about, including:

• Katie is sharing Scream District from ScareHouse Basement as her Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Kickstarter project for GENKI - a covert dock for the Nintendo Switch.
• Sorg is sharing Steam Link as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Loot Crate is going away - - and we're a little reminiscent of when we used to get those fun little boxes in the mail!
• Spotify's podcast dashboard is coming out of beta. We're sharing some insights - - as podcaster people.
• Sorg is sharing some of the fun tech involved with SAE's Autodrive Challenge.
• Want to let people nap in your living room? Globe Living is the Air BNB of napping!
• Super Mario Maker comes to Counter Strike - - with the impossible Mario level.
• PS3's Journey is available on iOS?
• Snap Spectacles are still a thing with their 3rd generation and 2 HD cameras!
• We find ourselves questioning how Chilla doesn't own any mini gaming devices. Thankfully he's fixing that with the Turbo Grafx Mini!
• We talked about Ninja's switch to Mixer, and it looks like his now dormant Twitch feed is streaming some "adult" content?
• Verizon sold Tumblr to WordPress, and they're maintaining their porn ban.

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), Katie (@Kdudders),  and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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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The gang's all here as Dudders, Chilla and Sorg talk about this week in tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing his recent Oculus experience as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is sharing Replay FX as her Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Couldn't make it out to Replay FX? They had some livestream. Chilla is sharing how he got to experience the weekend through video!
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is his upgraded Automatic connected car assistant.
• Did you know RedBull has a magazine? We didn't either - but what we DID find out was about Ninja leaving Twitch!
• Thanks to the Ninja news, Sorg and Chilla are examining their own gameplay styles.
• Flyboard is a go - across the English Channel with Franky Zapata.
• Disney, Hulu, and ESPN are coming together with a streaming video bundle.
• Facebook and Instagram ad censorship leads to a protest - - by a sex tech startup.
• Want to see what advertisements are approved or not approved? There's a site for that! We're checking it out.
• Netflix has a co-watching contract to help partners form TV pacts.
• The Matrix is returning to theaters with Dolby Vision and Atmos!
• The Amazon dash button is going away.
• Squad is an anti-bro screen sharing and chat app.

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), Katie (@Kdudders),  and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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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Dudders is away on super secret assignment, so Producer Missy steps in to talk some tech with Sorg and Chilla.  This week the crew is talking about:

• Chilla is sharing CarPlay on iOS 13 as his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Sorg is updating us on his PokemonGO adventures and Team Rocket integration as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Producer Missy is sharing Facebook's brain-typing project as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• AR is enabling people to take walks to experience art throughout the city.
• Apple is looking to add AR experiences to your local Apple Store!
• Sorg has been checking out TikTok videos - - thanks to Chilla.
• TikTok has plans to introduce their own smartphone.
• Dragalia Lost is now the 2nd most successful mobile game for Nintendo.
• Poolside.FM makes your playlist look like it's from the 80s!
• Is Dayflash the next Instagram?
• Have any UltraViolet movies? Not after Wednesday!
• Apple's Apple Card is coming in August.
• Wyze has a pair of smart plugs for controlling home appliances.

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 Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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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• Chilla is sharing the Google Nest / Home Hub as his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Sorg has discovered that he can ask Google to play movies on the studio TV through Chromecast!
• We're finding out how dedicated Sorg is to Dr. Mario World.
• Sorg's ACTUAL Awesome Thing of the Week is MyFitnessPal.
• Want a Nintendo Switch without all the bells and whistles?  Nintendo is rolling out a smaller Switch Lite version!
• Google Stadia is leaving gamers underwhelmed and disappointed.
• Just in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, there is an AR app to view the rocket in AR!
• While Katie is still on assignment, we are thinking of her as CES opens to sex tech!
• Ever wanted to be a flying dinosaur? Now you have a chance with Jurassic Flight at the National Aviary.
• Chilla is sharing some news about Windows auto updates.
• Pokemon GO is getting some updates!
• Niantic is shutting down Field Trip.
• Waze has a new toll calculator making it easier to plan.
• Virgin Orbit had a successful first rocket drop test, and a real launch could happen soon!

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 Michael 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

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• Alexa got an update with the new Echo Show 5 from Amazon. Chilla is sharing it as his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Wyze is adding people detection for security camera and motion detection.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Dr. Mario World - - A DAY EARLY!
• We have a local plug for the 1001 Game Journey project as Chachi is playing through 1001 Video Games To Play Before You Die!
• A paralyzed man regains use of his hands thanks to an innovative surgery.
• Batman is coming to SDCC through an immersive experience!
• Apple updated the MacBookAir and MacBookPro - and killed a couple other models.
• Sorg got to hang out for the Furry Parade at Anthrocon!
• LA has an earthquake warning system, and is getting some use recently!
• We talked about the Windows 1.0 announcement earlier. Turns out it's a Stranger Things thing!
• Amazon and Google have stopped feuding.
• Sorg (finally) got his hands on a Playstation Classic.

After the show remember to:

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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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 Michael 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

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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!

After the show remember to:

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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 Michael 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

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The crew is back in studio as Krause, Chilla, and Sorg bring you this week's tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing Harry Potter Wizards Unite as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• We're comparing Pokemon GO to Wizards Unite.
• Sorg has been getting his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on with Rescue-Palooza as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Krause is sharing some of his thoughts on Android Q Beta.
• Remember when Chachi used to play games? He's keeping a chronicle of 1001 video games which he shared with us this week.
• Port Authority is rolling out a ConnectBand pilot program in Pittsburgh.
• Sorg has had his own recent dealings with RFID tech with his recent SAE travel.
• YouTube's Hangouts on Air is going away, and podcasters are up in arms.
• Stop what you're doing right now. There is a dog petting simulator!
• Sorg is sharing Raspberry Pi 4 - which could replace your desktop PC for $35!
• Chilla is conveniently sharing a beta story with us as we're talking about iOS 13 Beta.
• A robot "duck" is helping keep rice paddies clear of weeds thanks to a Nissan tech who has developed a Roomba for rice.
• Chilla is sharing a Mimke mobile mic to help with mobile recording.
• Krause is sharing his own mobile option for video with a DJI Osmo.

After the show remember to:

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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), Ron Krause (@KrazyKrause) and Michael 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

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Bobby Cherry joins us in studio with Sorg, while Chilla checks in from Studio C to talk this week in tech news, including:

• Sorg is sharing his experiences filming SAE's AutoDrive as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing his Surface headphones as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Bobby is sharing the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• We're talking about an update in iMovie to include green screen capabilities and picture-in-picture.
• We're checking out some updates on Be My Eyes (which we checked out a little bit ago).
• Chilla is talking some cloud with iCloud and xCloud updates.
• Amazon is building scale models to help train their little drones learn.

After the show remember to:

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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:  Bobby Cherry (@GoBobbo), John Chichilla (@chilla),  and Mike 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

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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.

After the show remember to:

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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 (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Producer Missy (@rebelliousflaw)

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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We've got Uncle Crappy back in studio to join Katie, Sorg, and Chilla as we talk this week in tech, including:

• When you have the Beer Me guy on the podcast, he brings beer. Tune in to see what we're drinking in studio!
• Uncle Crappy is sharing the Moto Z4 as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing the Elgato stream deck as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is sharing an interesting use of Tesla's auto-pilot feature as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing Mario Kart Tour as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• PSA - Remember to watch your orientation for video on social media.
• Looking for something bigger and deeper for your vertical garden? There's a wall planter for you on Amazon!
• Queen Elizabeth receives over a million dick pics since joining Instagram.
• VR has been used for lots of things - now it's helping with pain management and opioid usage.
• iPod Touch is still a relevant part of tech conversations.
• Looking to do a home remodel? Modsy allows you to check it out in AR before you commit to something you'll regret later!
• Contra anniversary collection is coming.
• He-Man or She-Ra fan? How about a power sword power strip?
• Katie is sad that her 3-in-1 TV/VCR/DVD combo player died.
• Panic's PlayDate comes with a crank - but at least there's WiFi!
• LEGO is celebrating Geek Pride Day the right way - with PacMan!

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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.

After the show remember to:

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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It's been a while, but we've got Chris Maverick in studio as he joins Katie, Chilla, and Sorg to talk this week in tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing his FireCube as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing about his home automation updates with his FireCube addition.
• Not to be outdone, our guest Chris Maverick is sharing his own home automation upgrades - including his HomePod and streaming service.
• The new Child's Play movie takes over smart home devices with the Buddi Connected app. Katie is sharing as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing his new MacBook Pro as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Starting in July, you can return Amazon purchases to Kohl's stores.
• We found another TV for Chilla's man cave - Sony's 98-inch 8K TV...for only $70K.
• We have some friends running the Pittsburgh Marathon and they're sharing the Relive App.
• Working as a social media manager can be hard some days. Imagine being the manager for PornHub or Wendy's!
• Apparently the Galaxy Fold is on hold.
• Sesame Street wants you to get off your phone!

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Speaking of the Pittsburgh Marathon - go support our friend Rizz and his fundraiser for the Alzheimers Association.

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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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.

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

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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?

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: Brian Crawford (@bcrawpgh), Krause (@KrazyKrause), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

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Chilla and Sorg are holding down the fort at Sorgatron Media Studios as they bring you this week in tech news, including:

• Of course Chilla is bringing us some Iron Man VR as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week!
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is space - thanks to his viewing of Apollo 11 and the rabbit hole he found himself in.
• Amanda let us know about the Leo AR Camera app that allows you to do cool things with, ironically enough, astronauts and more!
• Burger King is flame broiling more than its burgers.
• A public library in Bethlehem has a hands-on opportunity for podcasters.
• Apple has done a bit this week, including announcing an arcade gaming subscription service!
• AirPods are getting even better.
• Sorg is letting us know about the new Oculus Rift arriving this spring.
• Konami is celebrating 50 years by bringing Castlevania and Contra to consoles - and we couldn't be happier.
• We've talked about AR things that don't exist - like cats and people. Now there's a whole website dedicated to things that don't exist!
• Apple had an event. We're sharing some of the big ticket items that caught our attention.

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)

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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Krause and Sorg are joined by Scot MacTaggart of KRNLS and Jon Providence of Eagledream Technologies as they talk this week in tech, including:

• Krause is sharing WeightWatchers as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Krause is also pairing his WeightWatchers app with a Fitbit tracker - to make the most of his weight loss journey.
• Scot is sharing a KRNLS crowdfunding campaign for #ClairtonGrows as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Jon of Eagledream Technologies is sharing Veracity VRcade in Rochester as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing a jet-powered RC plane from his travels with SAE as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Scot is sharing some of what he's working on with KRNLS.
• We're talking with Scot of KRNLS and Jon of Eagledream Technologies - an AWS partner - about some of the cool things they're doing together.
• When you get 1500 new features at once, how do you keep track of them?
• The digital marketing spectrum has made a massive impact on how quickly things grow.
• The package is less important than knowing where the package is to customers.
• Apple's Tim Cook changed his last name (on social media)!
• There's a giant vending machine for cars.
• Sony released an official PS4 remote play app for iOS devices for game streaming.
• Full Sail University is putting $6M into an eSports arena for pro gaming.

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: Scot MacTaggart (@mactaggart), KRNLS (@krnlsco), Eagledream Technologies (@EagleDreamTech), 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!

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Sorg, Katie, and Chilla brave the bitter cold this week to bring you this week's tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing a Nintendo Switch TV as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
• Katie is sharing the Brazilian 501st Legion carnival float as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing the Steel Cage Challenge video game as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing Excel's ability to take a printout from another screen into OCR to create an editable table using AI.
• Pittsburgh's mayor signs an executive order creating new rules for self-driving cars.
• AlphaLab Gear's Hardware Cup winner has been announced!
• Speaking of cool things coming out of Pittsburgh, we're talking about Creation Labs and their 3D Printing space at South Hills Village.
• Weezer created a Fortnite island to promote its new album.
• There is an awesome Transformers cosplay cover of Immigrant Song.
• We're talking about Spectre, a great app with a slow shutter and neural engine that helps with long exposure photography.
• Replay FX is coming back! 2019 dates announced.
• ScareHouse is venturing into the laser tag realm with Rogue Laser Grounds.
• Jibo the social robot died?!?!
• Apex Legends already has 50 million players after one month.
• Thunderbolt devices are getting cheaper.

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

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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Sorg and Chilla are joined by Kit and Mitch of Startup Boost Pittsburgh to talk this week in tech headlines, including:

• Chilla is sharing Mobile World Congress 2019 as his Awesome Thing of the Week - specifically a new micro SD format that promises better battery life.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Meet the Mentors podcast he was recently working on, which introduced him to some cool things in the General Motors world.
• Our guests Startup Boost Pittsburgh are talking about their cool startup pre-accelerator as their Awesome Thing of the Week.
• We're learning about pre-startup options with Startup Boost Pittsburgh.
• Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring from Nintendo. And he's being replaced by (wait for it) Bowser.
• Fan of the show, Alex Kahrs is sharing the Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is figuring out that he can essentially run the studio remotely - with his iPad.
• Last week we talked about This Person Does Not Exist. This week we're talking This Cat Does Not Exist.
• We're exploring the foldable phone.
• We're looking at Agents of SHIELD for our tech options for the future.
• HoloLens 2 has been formally announced - targeted at corporations.

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: Startup Boost Pittsburgh (@startupboostpgh), Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Chilla (@chilla)

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, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Katie is sharing the Butterfly Effect podcast as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Want to listen to your porn industry podcast episodes? Chilla recommends the Plantronics Rig 500 headset!
• Sorg had a chance to play some Apex Legends after last week's episode. He's sharing his thoughts.
• LinkedIn debuts LinkedIn Live.
• Do you know who's on LinkedIn? We're talking about some audience observations we've seen.
• The International Space Station uses a 3D printer to recycle old plastics into custom tools.
• PlayStation Classic has dropped in price, again.
• Remember those all-in-one video units with a built-in DVD player? Katie is totally getting the hook-up to get one.
• Amazon has launched a new home shopping channel live-streamed through an app.
• Is the Amazon home shopping channel feature a hybrid of QVC and Shark Tank?
• Speaking of Amazon, they bought Eero. Do you trust them with your WiFi?
• A digital billboard in Odessa went down because of fog - leaving a giant error code in the sky!
• Is Instagram bringing us desktop messaging?

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!

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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, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio joined by John Carman this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Looks like we've got some gaming news lined up for this episode.
• Apex Legends was released, and Chilla is sharing his thoughts.
• We're comparing Apex Legends to Fortnite.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Fortnite's Marshmello concert.
• Rizz discovered the BEST Twitch channel. Sorg is sharing with all of us.
• Xbox Live is coming to other platforms in the near future.
• Dr. Mario World is coming to mobile gaming.
• Sony has filed a patent for backwards compatibility.
• Worried about losing your Apple AirPods? Turn them into earrings!
• Chilla has the 5GE!
• American Airlines flights will now have free Apple Music streaming if you're a subscriber.
• Amazon is teaming up with Audible for a choose-your-own adventure experience on Alexa.
• We've decided that Slice needs an Alexa skill to order pizza for us.
• News Guard is helping you find out whether it's fake news or the real thing.

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) and Chilla (@chilla)

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, 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

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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:

• 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)

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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: 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

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Krause, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Sorg is sharing the Google-Assistant-themed ride at CES 2019 as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Speaking of automation, there's some crazy stuff happening with Waymo.
• Chilla is sharing a modular screen as one of his Awesome Thing of the Week contenders.
• Chilla's second Awesome Thing of the Week is also a Samsung update - with iTunes and Airplay coming to non-Apple devices.
• Krause is sharing his Plantronics wireless Bluetooth headset and charge case as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Amazon is working on a new videogame streaming service.
• Ubisoft is moving from Steam to Epic Games.
• Bungie splits with Activision.
• Alex is sharing his WD My Cloud Home with us this week.
• Instagram now offers voice messaging.
• We're apparently ditching the notch for a hole punch thanks to Huawei.
• Dolby Atmos is available through your headphones thanks to Windows and Xbox?
• There's a Surface Pro for gamers thanks to Asus.

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), 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!

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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We're starting the year off right - with some tech news and CES updates! Krause and Sorg are bringing you some highlights, including:

• Sorg is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Week - Bandersnatch!
• Krause is hitting the tip of the CES 2019 iceberg as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• There's a robot Pikachu, and it will sing to you?!?!
• We're learning about sous vide food preparation on this week's show.
• Mission Pic may have shut down, but its users are keeping it going thanks to Instagram and a Facebook Group.
• We are deep-diving some CES 2019 news - with an LG rollable OLED TV.
• For a company that doesn't show up at CES 2019, Apple has a bit of a presence with AirPlay and iTunes compatibility on non-Apple devices.
• Vuzix Blade smart glasses are available for pre-order.
• Audi has a VR game for the backseat that interacts with vehicle movements for gameplay.
• HTC has a new VR headset in the works.
• What if your phone could be your gaming PC?
• Laptops are getting notches like our smart phones?
• Apple may not physically be at CES 2019, but they do have a bit of a dig at their competitors thanks to a billboard overlooking the event.
• Would you upload your house key to the cloud?

Bonus content for this week is thanks to some entertaining downtime between the holidays with a sweet Walmart ad.

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When your resume pretty much starts with Google and you’re currently employed at a growing startup, chances are there’s a fun story on how you got there. This week we sit down with Jack Morgan as he shares some insight into his path across the pond from England right here to Pittsburgh, what he’s working on over at Duolingo, and what he’s learned about Pittsburgh (and Pittsburghers) thanks to rideshare encounters and work friends.

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We're winding down to our year-end episode, but before we get to the year in review, Sorg and Chilla are sharing some of the week's tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing his pleas for NASA to save Tony Stark as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is how Doug Engelbart predicted the future - 50 years ago.
• The Huawei finance chief was arrested in Canada.
• Our friend Brian likes experimenting with tech in his bathroom, and he found a solution for his Echo Dot.
• It seems like it's been forever, but Apple Watch has an ECG app for heart rhythm notifications.
• The recent Giphy update integrates TrueDepth camera and a universal keyboard.
• There's a live action MarioKart race in Florida?!?!
• There's a hipster nativity, and Sorg approves.
• How about a VR experience of Van Gogh's Starry Night?
• Marvel Alliance has a Nintendo Switch exclusive.
• Street Fighter will display in-game advertising.
• Sorg saw some advertising that worked to get his attention for the RETRO Color 8-bit iPhone case.
• The Fire/Echo device is having a fire sale. *badum tss*
• John Romero gifts Doom 18 new levels for its 25th birthday.

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• Chilla looks forward to Mac and iPad possibilities for the October Apple Event.
• Dudders is gearing up for the first Zombie Wrestling Show with Ryse Wrestling at Fright Up Night!
• Sorg is finally taking a practice of using Apple Pay on his Apple Watch
• Rizz sends us an article about Uber offering free rides on Election Day.
• Youtube went down for a night. And the world flocked to Pornhub?
• Sorg discovers ASMR.
• A book about video game butts.
• We want to do 3D Photos on Facebook!
• Chilla wants to play Pokemon Go and Ghostbusters World. Thankfully he's already double fisting phones.

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It was rather fortuitous that Brian Crawford of the River's Edge happened into the studio on Podcast Day. What better than to get him set up with Sorg and Chilla as we talk this week's tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing the Ring video doorbell as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is talking about the Ring doorbell depth sensor.
• We're discovering the networking opportunities with the Ring video doorbell.
• Brian is sharing his Fire TV Cube as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Brian is also sharing the Ignite Pro bluetooth PA system as an extra Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is gaming related with some Twitch updates.
• Project Rush is now Premiere Rush.
• There's a sweet Mario Kart bar in Toronto.
• WIRED + Apple TV = A new way to watch WIRED content.
• Have some screenshots you're trying to clean up and fit into product demos on every Apple device? Someone has created a shortcut just for you!
• Chilla is talking about some interesting recipe shortcut scripts you can run on your devices.
• Have an Apple device? Their original shows may be free, as long as you're using the TV App.
• Chilla is impressed with Apple device parental control options. He's looking for Android to step their game up.

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: Chilla (@chilla), Brian (@RiverTalkPGH) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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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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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.

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), 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!

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We're fresh off of Pittsburgh Pod Con and a Microsoft Event - which means Sorg and Chilla have tons of tech news to share this week, including:

• Sorg is ready to share his Awesome Thing of the Week with Pittsburgh Pod Con.
• Chilla is touching upon the Microsoft Event with his Awesome Thing of the Week - specifically screen mirroring.
• Sony is FINALLY allowing cross-play on the PS4.
• A sex robot brothel is set to open in Houston.
• AirPods' Live Listen will help you hear better.
• Siri is now able to make suggestions based upon time of day and location.
• Oculus Quest has VR without the wires.
• Doom II has a Battle Royale mode - just like Fortnite.
• Chilla is headed to Best Buy to get a marked down product BEFORE it is supposed to launch.
• Chilla is running down the best of the best of the Microsoft Event updates.
• Life is good with Cortana in your ears.
• Pay attention to the background graphics they used in the Surface Pro images in the Microsoft Event photos.
• Microsoft is offering an all access plan with a monthly fee.

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)

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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Katie joins Sorg in studio this week as Chilla is remote from Studio C. It's time to get geeky as we're talking about this week's tech news, including:

• Katie is opening a bar - - well ScareHouse is. And it's her Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
• You need zombies? Katie knows a guy.
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is the Elgato CamLink.
• Sorg and Chilla are looking at some of the differences between prosumer and consumer cameras.
• Sorg is sharing Lyft filters as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Playstation Now lets you download games to play offline.
• The new Amazon Echo Show looks sharp.
• Katie is talking about ads that interact with Google Home.
• We have learned that the beach has VR.
• Mirror.Co has a mirror that gives you workout assistance.
• Are you a Windows Insider and want to jump off the train? Chilla has some tips and tricks.
• Windows launched the Whiteboard app.
• You know your platform is successful when you launch a version of Angry Birds on it.
• Capcom has released Mega Man Classics cartridges.

BONUS: Katie shared a great Reddit thread about a missed connection in Pittsburgh.

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 (@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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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)

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), 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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Chilla had to update his Sosoon bag while on vacation. He grabbed a RVCA skate backpack!
We’re finding out how much tech Chilla actually carries with him on a daily basis.
Mouses are so old school.
Katie’s Awesome Thing of the Week is Tinder for college students with Tinder U.
Are you a Tinderite?
WWE added some VR options to their recent event, and Sorg had a chance to check it out.
Tustin park is getting a high tech makeover with some help from our friends at MetaMesh.
Our friends at Innovation Works are celebrating 20 years and $78M in investments in Pittsburgh companies.
Amazon Prime is taking away their pre-order discount program for videogames.
Speaking of Amazon, they’re reportedly trying to acquire a movie theater chain.
Someone has a mini drone prototype – for selfies.
There’s a website that will tell you whether or not you were spared by Thanos.
Target is selling an Oregon Trail video game that runs circles around the original game, but is designed to look old.
Facebook is removing over 5000 ad targeting options to prevent discriminatory advertising.
Is Facebook Ads leveling out and mimicking traditional marketing?
Logitech has a vertical mouse?
BMW has a flying motorcycle concept.

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 (@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!

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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Chilla is on vacation this week, so we replaced him with our OTHER tech guru from Big Bank International! Krause, Katie, and Sorg are talking this week in tech, including:

Krause is sharing Android Pie as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Pie is working well to help balance work and home life.
Katie is sharing a VR interview with the Ninja Turtles as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is getting REALLY excited about the interactive games at the movie theater.
Speaking of movies…Sorg has been having some woes over MoviePass. So, he upgraded to the AMC A-List. AND, IT WORKS!
Quake Champions is free to play!
Mario Kart is coming to your mobile device in 2019.
Sorg loves all of the PokemonGO gifts he’s getting – so much that he just upgraded his bag.
Nintendo Switch’s online service is set to launch in September – and the price can’t be beat.
Nintendo Switch is also getting a dedicated battery pack designed by Anker – and they’re usable for your phone, too.
The Parker Solar Probe is the fastest human-made object, and we’re sending it to the sun!
Fortnite is now available on non-Samsung Android devices.
Pro Tip: Be careful about installing third party apps to your Android devices.
Katie got to hang out with Facebook last week.
Katie is really excited about Instagram tips and tricks she learned.
Krause is dropping some Samsung DeX knowledge on us.

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 (@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!

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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Sorg, Chilla, and Katie are in studio this week as Beechview celebrates National Night Out just up the block. This week's topics of discussion include:

Katie brought a friend this week!
Katie is sharing Waze as her Awesome Thing of the Week - because it's been lifesaving for her.
For those who HAVEN'T seen it, there was a train derailment in Pittsburgh - which is one of the reasons Katie is so thankful for Waze.
Chilla is also giving a shout out to the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Port Authority for being on top of things.
Another awesome thing Katie and Sorg use Waze for? Speed zone notifications. Sometimes it's hard to see those signs, and it's helpful.
Chilla is sharing the Sennheiser Memory Mic as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Windows Pro upgrade.
Bonus to Windows Pro = Remote Desktop!
Creation Labs is opening in the Pittsburgh South Hills!
The Pittsburgh Current has a nice feature - with some information about our friends at Sorgatron Media.
Sorg got an e-mail DIRECTLY from the MoviePass CEO, guys!
Parents are hiring Fortnite tutors for their children.
Fortnite added motion control on your mobile device?!?!
Tesla is adding Atari games to its cars - including Pole Position (using the car's steering wheel)!
As if ziplines aren't crazy enough, let's add a VR component to it!
Chilla found a very nice Logitech wireless charger - after he already bought a different one. *womp womp*
Will you be in Pittsburgh this weekend? Stop by Steel City Con and say hi to Katie at the ScareHouse booth.

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 (@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!

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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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)

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 (@lfgpgh), Katie (@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!

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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John from Looking for Group and Academy Pittsburgh joins the show to talk this week in tech, including:

We are living in the future WITH Chilla this week as we got a quick early peek at the innaugural edition of the Pittsburgh Current. (Be sure to grab your copy when it hits newsstands!)
Katie is talking about her damned double dongle as her Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is another item from his getting-ready-for-vacation list. It’s the Olympus Tough TG-5 camera!
Sorg is sharing his sleep tracker for Apple Watch as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
John is sharing Black Fox Newz as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Funko is coming out with something new – cereal.
Movie Pass is rolling out surge pricing.
John has a ton of stuff going on. He’s sharing some Academy Pittsburgh updates with us.
John is also sharing some insights for this year’s Replay FX.
There are apparently Mario Kart ringers out there.
Facebook is trying AR ads.
Shout out to Rob Johnston and his recent awesome gig which works well for our sister (brother?) podcast, Wrestling Mayhem 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: John (@lfgpgh), Katie (@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!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

Special Guest: John Lange.

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Max Parker returns to the show this week to talk video games and E3 with us. He’s joined in studio by Chilla and Sorg to talk about this week in tech news, including:
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Chilla is sharing an Amazon update as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Specifically, Alexa voice controls are now available on Apple iOS.
Chilla’s #1 use for his home automation set-up is to turn his TV on and off.
If Alexa is broken, Chilla doesn’t watch TV.
The Home Pod sits next to the Echo Dot.
Sorg keeps going back to previous Awesome Thing of the Week nods as his current item. This week he’s talking some Pokemon GO updates.
Of course Sorg was playing Pokemon GO while filming on location with a client shoot.
You can FINALLY make friends on Pokemon GO and trade Pokemon.
Pokemon did a remake of Pokemon Yellow for Pokemon Let’s Go. Max is sharing some thoughts about it AND the pokeball Joycon controller.
Max was on-site at E3 2018 and is sharing some of his insights.
Red Dead Redemption in 4K is apparently AMAZING.
Brian is pretty excited about his new backpack.
Movie Pass competitors are striking back! Thanks to Brandon and Sorg for letting us know about AMC and Alamo Drafthouse responses.
E3 opened back up to the public this year. Things were a little different this year than last year, though.
Thanks to Katie for sharing Fortnite shaved ice with us from the road.
Chilla is looking for dongle tricks.
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: Max Parker (@GameGuyPGH), 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!

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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Krause is on the couch this week. Chilla’s on remote from Studio C. We’re not quite sure where Dudders is. But, Sorg’s holding it down with the boys for this week’s episode. We’re talking about:

Krause is sharing Android Messages for web as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Do you want to be a blue bubble or a green bubble?
It’s not easy being a green bubble.
Chilla is sharing a sweet folding bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Are you keyboard picky?
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is his Apple Watch (again) which allows him to have the power of Siri to take notes – from his wrist.
Brian shared some fun tech from his studio at River’s Edge with us this week.
Thanks to Rizz for sharing Jaws the videogame this week.
VR eSports is a thing. And, it’s weird to watch.
Brandon shared an update on PokemonGO that we’ve been waiting FOREVER for.
Krause has officially cut the cord! He ditched the home phone and cable, and bumped his internet to make the jump.
Sorg gave Sling TV a shot this week.
Krause’s Google Assistant has a twin sister.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, you can make a cool custom cardboard cabinet for $20!
We’re touching on some Anthem news after E3.
Cyberpunk looks super fun, guys!
Adobe is repackaging some of their video products for Project Rush.
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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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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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.
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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?

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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Sorg is all by himself in studio as he’s joined remotely by Chilla from Studio C and Alex Kahrs coming in from Long Beach. This week has some great updates following WWDC, including:

We promise we won’t be talking ALL Apple, but we will touch on some of the news and updates.
Alex is sharing Moovit as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is sharing Mega Man on iOS as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Crossover options for apps is great – but, it’s totally up to the developer to make it happen.
Speaking of apps – Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is news out of WWDC18 about iOS apps on MacOS.
With the Apple updates at WWDC18, if iOS can port over to MacOS – does that mean I can play Fortnite on my Apple TV?
Thanks to Mat Weller for letting us know about the Nerf War at Century III.
Sorg has been playing some BumbleBee on AR thanks to the recent movie trailer.
When Apple talks to us about upcoming upgrades, we listen – and we share.
Apple Watch will be getting some upgrades – including walkie talkie mode!
Viewing websites and menus on Apple Watch? Yes, please.
Will Apple TV be replacing your cable box?
Sorg is playing AR videogames while podcasting.
IBM is shutting down free plans on U-Stream.
Chilla is talking about some podcast implications for Just A Line.
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: 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?

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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We return after a week hiatus as Kenny Chen joins us for the main show. Kenny is joined by our usual cast of characters, Sorg, Chilla, and Dudders, as we talk about this week’s topics including:

Katie is sharing an Awesome Thing of the Week that she literally found in the studio this evening. Doorways to Horror – the VCR game.
Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week has Sorg downloading a new app for Box Lunch.
Kenny’s Awesome Thing of the Week is NOT Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Kenny’s Awesome Thing of the Week is AI for Good which he attended a week or so ago.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week has to do with Missy’s iPhone upgrade – due to circumstances.
Because Missy had to replace her iPhone, Sorg finally said goodbye to his Pebble and hello to a new Apple Watch.
Thanks to The Broadcast for turning us on to Technical.ly teaming up with Public Source on an Open Data project.
Our friend Brandon (who will be participating in the Special Olympics) shared some news about an Xbox partnership.
Our good friend and Patreon supporter Mat Weller is getting closer to cut the cord.
Ever wanted to become a house-flipper without actually having to deal with renovation work? There’s a videogame for that!
DishTV has a new option for over-the-air channels.
HoloLens is helping those with visual impairments with sound.
Pornhub has made its own VPN.
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: Kenny Chen (@knnychn), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@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?

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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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)

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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: 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)

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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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John Carman joins John Chichilla and Mike Sorg to talk about what’s new in the world of technology. This week’s topics include:

Sorg is setting the tone for this week’s Awesome Thing of the Week segment with his finds after hanging with the THRIFTY podcast crew last week!
Carman is sharing the Facebook dating cough Tinder cough integration announcement as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Instead of being a Tinder competitor, the Facebook Dating option will do long-term comparisons akin to eHarmony.
Chilla is sharing an Oculus option that is now available at a lower price point as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
We’ve talked with (and about) Alpha Lab Gear quite a few times on the show. They just announced their new cycle of movers and shakers!
Double Dare is coming back to Nickelodeon!
Cal Tech is working on an autonomous drone ambulance.
Are you a fan of Harry Potter? There’s an app (game) for you!
T-Mobile and Sprint are joining forces to become a new company
Looking for something to do with your Echo? Turn it into a coffee mug! (Not really, someone has a battery option that makes it look like one, though.)
MoviePass may have passed its honeymoon stage and they’re starting to roll out some restrictions.
Google will now let you register a .app site.
Atari VCS is officially on pre-order.
The Bobby Cherry App will simply be a tracking app to determine whether or not Bobby Cherry is at Kennywood.
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: John Carman (@carmanavenue), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 5th is a big day for us! It’s our 5-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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We’re back on schedule after last week’s brief interruption. Katie is in Studio A with Sorg and pizza, while Chilla joins us from Studio C to talk this week in technology, including:

Katie is finding Waldo as her Awesome Thing of the Week!
Chilla is sharing some DNS alterations as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
Sorg’s streaming video addiction is causing him to Twitch.
Twitter tells Pittsburgh not to be Silicon Valley.
Brian apparently got an Echo Show and shares it with the show this week.
What started as a joke post turned into something really cool with Alexa and Portal.
Alex shared his Awesome Thing of the Week as a continuation from our last episode talking about the Elgato StreamDeck.
Katie is using Snapchat to keep up on news stories.
360 photos are now a thing on Facebook Messenger.
Pizza Hut has a smart shoe that will order your pizza and control your DVR.
Chilla is sharing some iPad news.
Firefox is diving into AR and VR options.
Sorg saw Ready Player One and has a bit of chat about it (NO SPOILERS) and 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: 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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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)

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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), 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!

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Katie is sharing a dating app for the ladies with Bumble sponsoring a patch on the LA Clippers jerseys.
Our guest Nate Wright is sharing an update on the hyperloop as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla is telling us about Anchor for podcasting.
Sorg is testing out Anchor on air. He’s looking forward to a deep-dive when he’s off-air.
Sorg is talking about how he uses Final Cut Pro X tools for editing his 360 video clips.
Thanks to Mayor Bill Peduto for pointing us toward Love Pittsburgh and their new space opening in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Fitbit has an Adidas branded smartwatch.
Ford will be rolling Waze as part of their navigation system options.
We may or may not be redesigning the traditional car audio system on this week’s episode.
Amazon made an escape room powered by Alexa. It’s sparking some interesting conversation on the podcast.
Chilla has a great smart watch option for Sorg.
Amazfit has a smart watch that won’t break the bank!
You can visit Disney using Google Maps‘ street view!
Google has a Slack alternative. We’re talking some comparison points.
Nokia and Kolon team up for a smart jacket for first responders.
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!

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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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Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is England’s take on providing internet for rural communities.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week was #SJIW2018 which he helped film this weekend.
Pittsburgh is looking to adapt the Homestead steel smokestacks to light up based on healthy living initiatives. <3
Yes, there is a man who hopes to father children with his sex robot.
Le Slide adds two more screens to any laptop.
Nintendo and CAPCOM are re-releasing Mega Man legacy collections!
Amazon is using their boxes for creative reuse with their #MoreThanABox campaign.
We can’t do a podcast during the Olympics without talking about skiing robots.
Apple’s new HQ has been causing problems with employees walking into the walls.
Amazon operations in Pittsburgh are expanding on the South Side.
Do you Swype? Maybe not any more.
Mattel has Jurassic World robots. And, they’re adorably educational.
What’s more awesome than SpaceX? How about the fact that they’re launching internet satellites?
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)

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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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)

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Jack Morgan (@jckmgn), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@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 River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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There may be some Top Gun chatter at the top of the show.
Amanda has some show and tell for her Awesome Thing of the Week with Philips Hue Go.
Because Amanda isn’t here very often, we let her have TWO Awesome Thing of the Week submissions. Up next? Beasts of Balance!
Steve is a sports fan (cough BOLD Pittsburgh Sports cough) is sharing Zepp Smart Sports as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla is heading to Pinterest for his Awesome Thing of the Week with Poort for his iPad collection.
Steve is looking to upgrade his velcro and duct tape solutions with Poort thanks to Chilla.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is thanks to the Going Deep summit this weekend. He’s sharing 412 Food Rescue’s new app.
Burger King explaining Net Neurality may be the best thing ever.
Star Wars + VR = Secrets of the Empire. Chris Whitlatch gives his thumbs up this week.
Chilla is pouring one out this week for Dudders (not being in studio) with VR fake porn that face swaps someone’s face into porn.
Waymo has ordered thousands of vans for self-driving taxi service geared for later this year.
Instagram has finally approved scheduled content!
After the show remember to:

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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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Krause got a new TV he’s sharing as his Awesome Thing of the Week. It’s a Samsung 4K.
Chilla and Krause are sharing some standard operation chatter about protocol for new tech installation – as in how to use the new remote(s) properly!
Want to cut the cord? There are plenty of over the air options out there!
We’ll be getting 4K over the air?!?!
Chilla is SO EXCITED for the release of Home Pod.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving with delayed release options and upgrades!
Sorg is into some DIY for his Awesome Thing of the Week – as in cardboard add-ons for Nintendo Switch.
Pittsburgh company WeSpeke is partnering with CNN to provide language lessons while checking out the news.
Thanks to Laura for sharing the Quantum Leap map this week!
YouTube TV has 300K subscribers in less than a year.
Streaming TV options are great for bringing your TV with you no matter where you go.
We’ve got some great cord cutting options if you’re looking for some comparisons.
Screen share your iOS device for remote help using a new TeamViewer option.
We talk about drones rather frequently, but here’s a first – A lifeguard drone made its first rescue!
From a lifeguard version to a pocket version, there’s pretty much a drone for everyone these days.
We’re ending this week’s podcast with some app recommendations! (Files Go, Drafts)
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: Ron Krause (@KrazyKrause), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@haggertymedia)

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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Chilla’s Awesome Thing of the Week is a vacuum he can control with his voice via Alexa. And, it’s a Shark.
We’re talking cats v. Roomba and cats on Roombas. Of course this is a tech talk show.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is Pluto TV as an alternative to regular TV.
Pro Tip from our guest Ryan Haggerty: Turn down TV saturation on shows like Dare Devil for a film noir effect.
Ryan’s Awesome Thing of the Week is the Panasonic GH5s.
Thanks to Amanda Narcisi for sharing the Colgate smart toothbrush with Apple Research Kit integration.
There’s a town in New Jersey that isn’t happy with apps like Waze and Google Maps causing more traffic – to the point that they’re issuing fines to non-resident drivers.
Of course there’s a flying bathtub drone.
Open banking may be coming to the US.
Russian dash cam footage has been compiled into a documentary for The Road Movie.
Chalk it up under things we’ve learned on the show: Apparently there’s a need for speed warning on SD drives?
Sorg picked up a clearance dash cam this week. It’s an interesting conversation following the Russian story we just covered.
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: Ryan Haggerty (@haggertymedia), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@haggertymedia)

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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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.

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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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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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

Shop small with our neighbors here in Beechview this weekend. For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1535469116534745/

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), Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Doug Derda (@douglasderda).

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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Chilla is kicking things off with his Awesome Thing of the Week with Tesla chargers.
Another creature has been released from The Last Jedi. Katie is telling us about Vulptex as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
John Carman is talking about his options for Black Friday sales as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is a video map of atmospheric changes and hurricanes.
We’re sharing what we’re thankful for as we head into Thanksgiving.
Sorg and friends are getting into a deep dive about iPhone and Android options now that phones are holding up better – negating the “need” to upgrade.
Looking to get an iPhone X? You can actually check Walmart’s offerings as an option.
A hologram player that lets you interact with 3D holograms? Yes, please.
Want a smart light switch with Echo capabilities? There’s a solution for that.
Katie is all about the dino nuggets and Animal Crossing! She’s sharing some news about that second one now.
Tesla has a semi truck.
KFC has an escape pod (faraday cage)?
Our John Carman is not the guy that made the news for being a misogynistic New Jersey politician.
Ello is back! And, it’s now for creatives.
Windows 10 is offering a Star Trek like journal.
Do yourselves a favor – if you’re not already following him, follow John Carman on Twitter (@carmanavenue).
After the show remember to:

Shop small with our neighbors here in Beechview this weekend. For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1535469116534745/

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 Carman (@carmanavenue), 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!

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