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    <title>AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Transformers”</title>
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  <title>The Wink Clause | AwesomeCast 653</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the Awesomecast Podcast, a range of intriguing topics are discussed. The hosts dive into "Wrestlequest" by Pittsburgh's Mega Cat, exploring wrestling-related content. Katie shares her experience using the Movo Mic alongside her DSLR camera to enhance audio quality. Exciting news arrives for some users with the introduction of Desktop Meta Threads. Gamers investing in Intel CPUs and GPUs are in for a treat as they now receive a complimentary copy of Assassin's Creed: Mirage. Sega's recent acquisition of Rovio takes center stage, with a substantial deal amounting to $776 million. An unexpected collaboration is noted as Transformers content finds its way onto the Calm meditation app. Shifting focus, the podcast sheds light on High School NASA Rover Programs, highlighting the remarkable contributions of young talents in space exploration. Lastly, Netflix's creative move involves sending an additional 10 movies to DVD customers, albeit with a playful hint that these movies aren't meant to be kept permanently.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast
Wrestlequest from Pittsburgh’s Mega Cat ! https://www.wrestlequest.com/en 
Katie is using the Movo Mic for her DSLR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0723D3FVL?psc=1&amp;amp;ref=ppxyo2ovdtbproduct_details
Desktop Meta Threads coming for some of us… https://mashable.com/article/meta-threads-desktop-version-launches 
Intel CPUs and GPUs come with a free copy of Assassin’s Creed: Mirage https://www.pcworld.com/article/2035620/intel-cpus-and-gpus-come-with-a-free-copy-of-assassins-creed-mirage.html 
Sega completes purchase of Rovio for $776 million https://www.engadget.com/sega-completes-purchase-of-rovio-for-776-million-191525883.html?guccounter=1 
Transformers on Calm https://www.facebook.com/calm/videos/4291035690997912 
High School NASA Rover Programs https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/stem/nasa-invites-students-to-rise-to-2024-human-exploration-rover-challenge-2023-08/ 
Netflix will send 10 extra movies to DVD customers, but you can’t keep them (*wink) https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/08/21/netflix-dvds-free-giveaway/ 
Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com 
Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm
Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!
You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!
Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!     
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast</p>

<p>Wrestlequest from Pittsburgh’s Mega Cat ! <a href="https://www.wrestlequest.com/en" rel="nofollow">https://www.wrestlequest.com/en</a> </p>

<p>Katie is using the Movo Mic for her DSLR <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0723D3FVL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0723D3FVL?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details</a></p>

<p>Desktop Meta Threads coming for some of us… <a href="https://mashable.com/article/meta-threads-desktop-version-launches" rel="nofollow">https://mashable.com/article/meta-threads-desktop-version-launches</a> </p>

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

<p>Sega completes purchase of Rovio for $776 million <a href="https://www.engadget.com/sega-completes-purchase-of-rovio-for-776-million-191525883.html?guccounter=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.engadget.com/sega-completes-purchase-of-rovio-for-776-million-191525883.html?guccounter=1</a> </p>

<p>Transformers on Calm <a href="https://www.facebook.com/calm/videos/4291035690997912" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/calm/videos/4291035690997912</a> </p>

<p>High School NASA Rover Programs <a href="https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/stem/nasa-invites-students-to-rise-to-2024-human-exploration-rover-challenge-2023-08/" rel="nofollow">https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/stem/nasa-invites-students-to-rise-to-2024-human-exploration-rover-challenge-2023-08/</a> </p>

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

<p>Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com </p>

<p>Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm</p>

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

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

<p>Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!    </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast">Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast</p>

<p>Wrestlequest from Pittsburgh’s Mega Cat ! <a href="https://www.wrestlequest.com/en" rel="nofollow">https://www.wrestlequest.com/en</a> </p>

<p>Katie is using the Movo Mic for her DSLR <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0723D3FVL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0723D3FVL?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details</a></p>

<p>Desktop Meta Threads coming for some of us… <a href="https://mashable.com/article/meta-threads-desktop-version-launches" rel="nofollow">https://mashable.com/article/meta-threads-desktop-version-launches</a> </p>

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

<p>Sega completes purchase of Rovio for $776 million <a href="https://www.engadget.com/sega-completes-purchase-of-rovio-for-776-million-191525883.html?guccounter=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.engadget.com/sega-completes-purchase-of-rovio-for-776-million-191525883.html?guccounter=1</a> </p>

<p>Transformers on Calm <a href="https://www.facebook.com/calm/videos/4291035690997912" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/calm/videos/4291035690997912</a> </p>

<p>High School NASA Rover Programs <a href="https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/stem/nasa-invites-students-to-rise-to-2024-human-exploration-rover-challenge-2023-08/" rel="nofollow">https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/stem/nasa-invites-students-to-rise-to-2024-human-exploration-rover-challenge-2023-08/</a> </p>

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

<p>Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com </p>

<p>Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm</p>

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

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

<p>Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!    </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast">Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk</a></p>]]>
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  <title>The Ultimate Reverse Uno Card | Episode 638</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we cover a variety of news topics ranging from entertainment to technology. We discuss how watching Transformers G1 on YouTube can be a great way to pass the time when you're sick. Additionally, we explore Dudders' new camera, the Nikon z 6 II, and the Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld. We also take a look at Peacock's new series Twisted Metal, which features Anthony Mackey and Samoa Joe. Peacock has also launched "Must ShopTV," allowing users to shop products from content. We discuss a Life-Size Gundam hosting a rock-paper-scissors tournament and the GamingEdge Stryker Dock, which provides additional ports for the Nintendo Switch. Finally, we share some retro gaming goodness and a hot tip for removing image backgrounds on macOS in seconds.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:37</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast
Transformers G1 on Youtube is great when you’re sick!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD3dCMp2WHixUHTv2TETDETzoB148KoPy 
Dudders has a new camera! The Nikon z 6 II https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-6ii.html 
Looking at yet another gaming handheld: the Asus ROG Allyhttps://gizmodo.com/asus-rog-ally-cheap-price-leak-release-date-steam-deck-1850390692?utmsource=pocketsaves 
Peacock releases the first teaser trailer for new series Twisted Metal based on the popular 90s PlayStation series of the same name, Starring Anthony Mackey as John Doe (driver of Road Kill) and featuring Samoa Joe as Needles the Clown (driver of Sweet Tooth) (voiced by Will Arnett) https://gizmodo.com/twisted-metal-playstation-peacock-tv-show-1850389354 
Peacock officially launches “Must ShopTV” to let users shop products that appear in content https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/02/peacock-newfront-2023-must-shoptv-shoppable-ads/
Life-Size Gundam Challenges Visitors To A Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament https://kotaku.com/gundam-factory-yokohama-rock-paper-scissors-witch-from-1850378470 
GamingEdge Stryker Dock gives you more ports for your Nintendo Switch! https://gamingedge.gg/
Have you seen this retro gaming goodness? https://www.arcadepunks.com/ 
Hot tip!  How to remove the background from an image on macOS in seconds https://www.imore.com/mac/macos/how-to-remove-the-background-from-an-image-on-macos-in-seconds
Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com
Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm
Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!
You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!
SPECIAL THANKS to our Executive Producer Brian Crawford! 
Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!    
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast</p>

<p>Transformers G1 on Youtube is great when you’re sick!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD3dCMp2WHixUHTv2TETDETzoB148KoPy" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD3dCMp2WHixUHTv2TETDETzoB148KoPy</a> </p>

<p>Dudders has a new camera! The Nikon z 6 II <a href="https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-6ii.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-6ii.html</a> </p>

<p>Looking at yet another gaming handheld: the Asus ROG Allyhttps://gizmodo.com/asus-rog-ally-cheap-price-leak-release-date-steam-deck-1850390692?utm_source=pocket_saves </p>

<p>Peacock releases the first teaser trailer for new series Twisted Metal based on the popular 90s PlayStation series of the same name, Starring Anthony Mackey as John Doe (driver of Road Kill) and featuring Samoa Joe as Needles the Clown (driver of Sweet Tooth) (voiced by Will Arnett) <a href="https://gizmodo.com/twisted-metal-playstation-peacock-tv-show-1850389354" rel="nofollow">https://gizmodo.com/twisted-metal-playstation-peacock-tv-show-1850389354</a> </p>

<p>Peacock officially launches “Must ShopTV” to let users shop products that appear in content <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/02/peacock-newfront-2023-must-shoptv-shoppable-ads/" rel="nofollow">https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/02/peacock-newfront-2023-must-shoptv-shoppable-ads/</a></p>

<p>Life-Size Gundam Challenges Visitors To A Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament <a href="https://kotaku.com/gundam-factory-yokohama-rock-paper-scissors-witch-from-1850378470" rel="nofollow">https://kotaku.com/gundam-factory-yokohama-rock-paper-scissors-witch-from-1850378470</a> </p>

<p>GamingEdge Stryker Dock gives you more ports for your Nintendo Switch! <a href="https://gamingedge.gg/" rel="nofollow">https://gamingedge.gg/</a></p>

<p>Have you seen this retro gaming goodness? <a href="https://www.arcadepunks.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.arcadepunks.com/</a> </p>

<p>Hot tip!  How to remove the background from an image on macOS in seconds <a href="https://www.imore.com/mac/macos/how-to-remove-the-background-from-an-image-on-macos-in-seconds" rel="nofollow">https://www.imore.com/mac/macos/how-to-remove-the-background-from-an-image-on-macos-in-seconds</a></p>

<p>Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com</p>

<p>Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm</p>

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

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

<p>SPECIAL THANKS to our Executive Producer Brian Crawford! </p>

<p>Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!   </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast">Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast</p>

<p>Transformers G1 on Youtube is great when you’re sick!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD3dCMp2WHixUHTv2TETDETzoB148KoPy" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD3dCMp2WHixUHTv2TETDETzoB148KoPy</a> </p>

<p>Dudders has a new camera! The Nikon z 6 II <a href="https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-6ii.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-6ii.html</a> </p>

<p>Looking at yet another gaming handheld: the Asus ROG Allyhttps://gizmodo.com/asus-rog-ally-cheap-price-leak-release-date-steam-deck-1850390692?utm_source=pocket_saves </p>

<p>Peacock releases the first teaser trailer for new series Twisted Metal based on the popular 90s PlayStation series of the same name, Starring Anthony Mackey as John Doe (driver of Road Kill) and featuring Samoa Joe as Needles the Clown (driver of Sweet Tooth) (voiced by Will Arnett) <a href="https://gizmodo.com/twisted-metal-playstation-peacock-tv-show-1850389354" rel="nofollow">https://gizmodo.com/twisted-metal-playstation-peacock-tv-show-1850389354</a> </p>

<p>Peacock officially launches “Must ShopTV” to let users shop products that appear in content <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/02/peacock-newfront-2023-must-shoptv-shoppable-ads/" rel="nofollow">https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/02/peacock-newfront-2023-must-shoptv-shoppable-ads/</a></p>

<p>Life-Size Gundam Challenges Visitors To A Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament <a href="https://kotaku.com/gundam-factory-yokohama-rock-paper-scissors-witch-from-1850378470" rel="nofollow">https://kotaku.com/gundam-factory-yokohama-rock-paper-scissors-witch-from-1850378470</a> </p>

<p>GamingEdge Stryker Dock gives you more ports for your Nintendo Switch! <a href="https://gamingedge.gg/" rel="nofollow">https://gamingedge.gg/</a></p>

<p>Have you seen this retro gaming goodness? <a href="https://www.arcadepunks.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.arcadepunks.com/</a> </p>

<p>Hot tip!  How to remove the background from an image on macOS in seconds <a href="https://www.imore.com/mac/macos/how-to-remove-the-background-from-an-image-on-macos-in-seconds" rel="nofollow">https://www.imore.com/mac/macos/how-to-remove-the-background-from-an-image-on-macos-in-seconds</a></p>

<p>Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com</p>

<p>Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm</p>

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

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

<p>SPECIAL THANKS to our Executive Producer Brian Crawford! </p>

<p>Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!   </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast">Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Should I Swift That | AwesomeCast 435</title>
  <link>https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/433</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Sorgatron Media</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sorg, Katie, and Chilla brave the bitter cold this week to bring you this week’s tech news.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:22</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;strong&gt;This week’s episode brought to you by &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/PrfBzzkll"&gt;Professor Buzzkill&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.sliceonbroadway.com/"&gt;Slice on Broadway&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="http://www.alexanderkahrs.com/"&gt;Alex Kahrs Design &amp;amp; Media!&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;
Sorg, Katie, and Chilla brave the bitter cold this week to bring you this week's tech news, including:
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Chilla is sharing a &lt;a href="https://suprman9.wixsite.com/nerdvana/switch-tv-process"&gt;Nintendo Switch TV&lt;/a&gt; as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Katie is sharing the &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/The501stLegion/videos/792364954457210/"&gt;Brazilian 501st Legion carnival float&lt;/a&gt; as her Awesome Thing of the Week.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Sorg is sharing the &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwirKtOMafQ"&gt;Steel Cage Challenge&lt;/a&gt; video game as his Awesome Thing of the Week.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Chilla is sharing Excel's ability to take a printout from another screen into OCR to create an &lt;a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/1/18246429/microsoft-excel-covert-photos-data-tables-editable-table-ai-feature"&gt;editable table using AI&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Pittsburgh's mayor signs an executive order creating &lt;a href="https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/mayor-peduto-signs-executive-order-for-new-rules-for-self-driving-cars/?fbclid=IwAR35cT55K8k5x86c8K6xlvY0gbx4Jr3zv5Le0LKYERIoh01pdKVSYv1CvvA"&gt;new rules for self-driving cars&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;AlphaLab Gear's &lt;a href="https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/who-won-alphalab-gears-pittsburgh-regional-hardware-cup-details-here/?fbclid=IwAR2IXGmLYaPkm1lS4O9LXK0G3vghLiPuU2M7x4-xzNebG4y-weldiqk2gdU"&gt;Hardware Cup winner&lt;/a&gt; has been announced!&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Speaking of cool things coming out of Pittsburgh, we're talking about Creation Labs and their 3D Printing space at South Hills Village.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;
&lt;a href="https://nerdist.com/article/weezer-fortnite-island-black-album/?utm_campaign=coschedule&amp;amp;utm_source=facebook_page&amp;amp;utm_medium=Nerdist&amp;amp;utm_content=Weezer%20Created%20a%20Fortnite%20Island%20to%20Promote%20Its%20New%20Album&amp;amp;fbclid=IwAR2DFG1n6iidEu-C-N-7GuCUyrEQzeYZX8rHmmH8tcXZQvmsmSEUf42_46M"&gt;Weezer created a Fortnite island&lt;/a&gt; to promote its new album.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;There is an awesome &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/broomcupboardclub/videos/1946361428819483/"&gt;Transformers cosplay cover of Immigrant Song&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;We're talking about Spectre, a great app with a slow shutter and neural engine that helps with &lt;a href="http://www.tinyshutter.com/episode-289-spectre-first-t%E2%80%A6/2858"&gt;long exposure photography&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;
&lt;a href="https://replayfx.org/"&gt;Replay FX is coming back!&lt;/a&gt; 2019 dates announced.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;ScareHouse is venturing into the &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/RogueLaserGrounds/photos/a.359986874722785/359986791389460/?type=3&amp;amp;theater"&gt;laser tag realm&lt;/a&gt; with Rogue Laser Grounds.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/04/the-lonely-death-of-jibo-the-social-robot/"&gt;Jibo the social robot died?!?!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Apex Legends already has &lt;a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/04/apex-legends-50-million-players/?fbclid=IwAR3Ohroq00GGjm79h-VsGsMcXh4z7Ao3imFuwqJUHs9Y00VSYfJ-3XTts70"&gt;50 million players&lt;/a&gt; after one month.&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/04/usb4-thunderbolt-3-40gbps/?fbclid=IwAR0X6wGmXJsC1DdNIOI_yyjwsb_j5ZdiCN8ti-z5Z-06gQBqpAcECieinEo"&gt;Thunderbolt devices&lt;/a&gt; are getting cheaper.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
After the show remember to:
Eat at Slice on Broadway (&lt;a href="http://twitter.com/Pgh_Slice"&gt;@Pgh_Slice&lt;/a&gt;) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (&lt;a href="http://sliceonbroadway.com/"&gt;sliceonbroadway.com&lt;/a&gt;)
Want to be part of our studio audience?  Hit us up at &lt;a href="mailto:awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com"&gt;awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com&lt;/a&gt; and we’ll save you a seat!
Join our &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/323401861015051/"&gt;AwesomeCast Facebook Group&lt;/a&gt; to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!
Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (&lt;a href="http://twitter.com/Kdudders"&gt;@Kdudders&lt;/a&gt;), Sorg (&lt;a href="http://twitter.com/Sorgatron"&gt;@Sorgatron&lt;/a&gt;) and Chilla (&lt;a href="http://twitter.com/chilla"&gt;@chilla&lt;/a&gt;)
Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?
You can support the show at &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast"&gt;Patreon.com/awesomecast&lt;/a&gt;!
Remember to check out our friends at the &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;River’s Edge&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/RiversEdgePGH"&gt;@RiversEdgePGH&lt;/a&gt;) and &lt;a href="http://the405media.com/"&gt;The 405 Media&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/The405Radio"&gt;@The405Radio&lt;/a&gt;) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!
Also, check out &lt;a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/"&gt;sorgatronmedia.com&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://awesomecast.com/"&gt;awesomecast.&lt;/a&gt;com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week’s episode brought to you by <a href="http://bit.ly/PrfBzzkll">Professor Buzzkill</a>, <a href="https://www.sliceonbroadway.com/">Slice on Broadway</a>, and <a href="http://www.alexanderkahrs.com/">Alex Kahrs Design &amp; Media!</a> </strong></p>

<p>Sorg, Katie, and Chilla brave the bitter cold this week to bring you this week&#39;s tech news, including:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Chilla is sharing a <a href="https://suprman9.wixsite.com/nerdvana/switch-tv-process">Nintendo Switch TV</a> as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.</li>
    <li>Katie is sharing the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The501stLegion/videos/792364954457210/">Brazilian 501st Legion carnival float</a> as her Awesome Thing of the Week.</li>
    <li>Sorg is sharing the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwirKtOMafQ">Steel Cage Challenge</a> video game as his Awesome Thing of the Week.</li>
    <li>Chilla is sharing Excel's ability to take a printout from another screen into OCR to create an <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/1/18246429/microsoft-excel-covert-photos-data-tables-editable-table-ai-feature">editable table using AI</a>.</li>
    <li>Pittsburgh's mayor signs an executive order creating <a href="https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/mayor-peduto-signs-executive-order-for-new-rules-for-self-driving-cars/?fbclid=IwAR35cT55K8k5x86c8K6xlvY0gbx4Jr3zv5Le0LKYERIoh01pdKVSYv1CvvA">new rules for self-driving cars</a>.</li>
    <li>AlphaLab Gear's <a href="https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/who-won-alphalab-gears-pittsburgh-regional-hardware-cup-details-here/?fbclid=IwAR2IXGmLYaPkm1lS4O9LXK0G3vghLiPuU2M7x4-xzNebG4y-weldiqk2gdU">Hardware Cup winner</a> has been announced!</li>
    <li>Speaking of cool things coming out of Pittsburgh, we're talking about Creation Labs and their 3D Printing space at South Hills Village.</li>
    <li><a href="https://nerdist.com/article/weezer-fortnite-island-black-album/?utm_campaign=coschedule&amp;utm_source=facebook_page&amp;utm_medium=Nerdist&amp;utm_content=Weezer%20Created%20a%20Fortnite%20Island%20to%20Promote%20Its%20New%20Album&amp;fbclid=IwAR2DFG1n6iidEu-C-N-7GuCUyrEQzeYZX8rHmmH8tcXZQvmsmSEUf42_46M">Weezer created a Fortnite island</a> to promote its new album.</li>
    <li>There is an awesome <a href="https://www.facebook.com/broomcupboardclub/videos/1946361428819483/">Transformers cosplay cover of Immigrant Song</a>.</li>
    <li>We're talking about Spectre, a great app with a slow shutter and neural engine that helps with <a href="http://www.tinyshutter.com/episode-289-spectre-first-t%E2%80%A6/2858">long exposure photography</a>.</li>
    <li><a href="https://replayfx.org/">Replay FX is coming back!</a> 2019 dates announced.</li>
    <li>ScareHouse is venturing into the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RogueLaserGrounds/photos/a.359986874722785/359986791389460/?type=3&amp;theater">laser tag realm</a> with Rogue Laser Grounds.</li>
    <li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/04/the-lonely-death-of-jibo-the-social-robot/">Jibo the social robot died?!?!</a></li>
    <li>Apex Legends already has <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/04/apex-legends-50-million-players/?fbclid=IwAR3Ohroq00GGjm79h-VsGsMcXh4z7Ao3imFuwqJUHs9Y00VSYfJ-3XTts70">50 million players</a> after one month.</li>
    <li><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/04/usb4-thunderbolt-3-40gbps/?fbclid=IwAR0X6wGmXJsC1DdNIOI_yyjwsb_j5ZdiCN8ti-z5Z-06gQBqpAcECieinEo">Thunderbolt devices</a> are getting cheaper.</li>
</ul>

<p>After the show remember to:</p>

<p>Eat at Slice on Broadway (<a href="http://twitter.com/Pgh_Slice">@Pgh_Slice</a>) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (<a href="http://sliceonbroadway.com/">sliceonbroadway.com</a>)</p>

<p>Want to be part of our studio audience?  Hit us up at <a href="mailto:awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com"><a href="mailto:awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com" rel="nofollow">awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com</a></a> and we’ll save you a seat!</p>

<p>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/323401861015051/">AwesomeCast Facebook Group</a> to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!</p>

<p>Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (<a href="http://twitter.com/Kdudders">@Kdudders</a>), Sorg (<a href="http://twitter.com/Sorgatron">@Sorgatron</a>) and Chilla (<a href="http://twitter.com/chilla">@chilla</a>)</p>

<p>Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?</p>

<p>You can support the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon.com/awesomecast</a>!</p>

<p>Remember to check out our friends at the <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">River’s Edge</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RiversEdgePGH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@RiversEdgePGH</a>) and <a href="http://the405media.com/">The 405 Media</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/The405Radio">@The405Radio</a>) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!</p>

<p>Also, check out <a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sorgatronmedia.com</a> and <a href="https://awesomecast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">awesomecast.</a>com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast">Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week’s episode brought to you by <a href="http://bit.ly/PrfBzzkll">Professor Buzzkill</a>, <a href="https://www.sliceonbroadway.com/">Slice on Broadway</a>, and <a href="http://www.alexanderkahrs.com/">Alex Kahrs Design &amp; Media!</a> </strong></p>

<p>Sorg, Katie, and Chilla brave the bitter cold this week to bring you this week&#39;s tech news, including:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Chilla is sharing a <a href="https://suprman9.wixsite.com/nerdvana/switch-tv-process">Nintendo Switch TV</a> as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.</li>
    <li>Katie is sharing the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The501stLegion/videos/792364954457210/">Brazilian 501st Legion carnival float</a> as her Awesome Thing of the Week.</li>
    <li>Sorg is sharing the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwirKtOMafQ">Steel Cage Challenge</a> video game as his Awesome Thing of the Week.</li>
    <li>Chilla is sharing Excel's ability to take a printout from another screen into OCR to create an <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/1/18246429/microsoft-excel-covert-photos-data-tables-editable-table-ai-feature">editable table using AI</a>.</li>
    <li>Pittsburgh's mayor signs an executive order creating <a href="https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/mayor-peduto-signs-executive-order-for-new-rules-for-self-driving-cars/?fbclid=IwAR35cT55K8k5x86c8K6xlvY0gbx4Jr3zv5Le0LKYERIoh01pdKVSYv1CvvA">new rules for self-driving cars</a>.</li>
    <li>AlphaLab Gear's <a href="https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/who-won-alphalab-gears-pittsburgh-regional-hardware-cup-details-here/?fbclid=IwAR2IXGmLYaPkm1lS4O9LXK0G3vghLiPuU2M7x4-xzNebG4y-weldiqk2gdU">Hardware Cup winner</a> has been announced!</li>
    <li>Speaking of cool things coming out of Pittsburgh, we're talking about Creation Labs and their 3D Printing space at South Hills Village.</li>
    <li><a href="https://nerdist.com/article/weezer-fortnite-island-black-album/?utm_campaign=coschedule&amp;utm_source=facebook_page&amp;utm_medium=Nerdist&amp;utm_content=Weezer%20Created%20a%20Fortnite%20Island%20to%20Promote%20Its%20New%20Album&amp;fbclid=IwAR2DFG1n6iidEu-C-N-7GuCUyrEQzeYZX8rHmmH8tcXZQvmsmSEUf42_46M">Weezer created a Fortnite island</a> to promote its new album.</li>
    <li>There is an awesome <a href="https://www.facebook.com/broomcupboardclub/videos/1946361428819483/">Transformers cosplay cover of Immigrant Song</a>.</li>
    <li>We're talking about Spectre, a great app with a slow shutter and neural engine that helps with <a href="http://www.tinyshutter.com/episode-289-spectre-first-t%E2%80%A6/2858">long exposure photography</a>.</li>
    <li><a href="https://replayfx.org/">Replay FX is coming back!</a> 2019 dates announced.</li>
    <li>ScareHouse is venturing into the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RogueLaserGrounds/photos/a.359986874722785/359986791389460/?type=3&amp;theater">laser tag realm</a> with Rogue Laser Grounds.</li>
    <li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/04/the-lonely-death-of-jibo-the-social-robot/">Jibo the social robot died?!?!</a></li>
    <li>Apex Legends already has <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/04/apex-legends-50-million-players/?fbclid=IwAR3Ohroq00GGjm79h-VsGsMcXh4z7Ao3imFuwqJUHs9Y00VSYfJ-3XTts70">50 million players</a> after one month.</li>
    <li><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/04/usb4-thunderbolt-3-40gbps/?fbclid=IwAR0X6wGmXJsC1DdNIOI_yyjwsb_j5ZdiCN8ti-z5Z-06gQBqpAcECieinEo">Thunderbolt devices</a> are getting cheaper.</li>
</ul>

<p>After the show remember to:</p>

<p>Eat at Slice on Broadway (<a href="http://twitter.com/Pgh_Slice">@Pgh_Slice</a>) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (<a href="http://sliceonbroadway.com/">sliceonbroadway.com</a>)</p>

<p>Want to be part of our studio audience?  Hit us up at <a href="mailto:awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com"><a href="mailto:awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com" rel="nofollow">awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com</a></a> and we’ll save you a seat!</p>

<p>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/323401861015051/">AwesomeCast Facebook Group</a> to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!</p>

<p>Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (<a href="http://twitter.com/Kdudders">@Kdudders</a>), Sorg (<a href="http://twitter.com/Sorgatron">@Sorgatron</a>) and Chilla (<a href="http://twitter.com/chilla">@chilla</a>)</p>

<p>Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?</p>

<p>You can support the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon.com/awesomecast</a>!</p>

<p>Remember to check out our friends at the <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">River’s Edge</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RiversEdgePGH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@RiversEdgePGH</a>) and <a href="http://the405media.com/">The 405 Media</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/The405Radio">@The405Radio</a>) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!</p>

<p>Also, check out <a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sorgatronmedia.com</a> and <a href="https://awesomecast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">awesomecast.</a>com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast">Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk</a></p>]]>
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