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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Katie got the new iPhone 15 Pro Max and is comparing image quality to her previous iPhone 13 Pro. The 15 seems to have better quality and more realistic looking photos.

They discuss upcoming movies based on video games including a live action Legend of Zelda movie produced by Avi Arad and a live action Five Nights at Freddy's movie. Mike recommends checking out the Five Nights at Freddy's video games on mobile for only $2.99.https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/07/zelda-movie/https://apps.apple.com/us/app/five-nights-at-freddys/id912536422

Mike is interested in the new Meta Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses and sees them as an improved version of Google Glass. They have a better form factor and improved features like voice AI. And we look back at when Sorg got Google Glass in 2014! https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEq8DoCOcq4

Google is bringing AI generated ads to their platforms. This can help advertisers by generating unique ad images and copy.https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23951220/google-performance-max-ai-generated-ads-campaign

YouTube is testing an AI chatbot that can answer questions about videos based on automatically generated captions or user submitted transcripts.https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/youtube-ai-chatbot-test-videos-1235781766/

Amazon customer reviews now have an "AI Summary" section that summarizes key points from multiple reviews.

Waze will start providing crash history alerts for accident prone roads using AI and user reports.https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23950441/google-waze-crash-history-alerts

Instagram is rolling out an option to turn off read receipts in DMs.https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23950995/instagram-dm-read-receipt-disable

NASA is launching a free streaming channel called NASA Plus on November 8th with space documentaries and other content.https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23951028/nasa-plus-starts-streaming-tomorrow

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We are joined by Brother Matt . Matt streams on Twitch and YouTube as LordSorg.

Matt is participating in Extra Life, a 24-hour gaming marathon raising money for Children's Hospital Pittsburgh. It starts on Wednesday October 11th at noon.

Sorg talks about his GoPro Media Mod to extend his GoPro 8’s to live production with HDMI, Power and on board Mic upgrades! https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/camera-media-mod/ADFMD-001.html 

They discussed Matt's Steam Deck handheld gaming PC. It runs SteamOS (Linux) and has similar power to a PS4.https://www.steamdeck.com/en/

Google announced Project Greenlight to reduce traffic pollution using AI at intersections.https://www.engadget.com/amp/google-ai-stoplight-program-project-green-light-sustainability-traffic-110015328.html

Tesla owners are using the new action button on iPhone 15 to unlock and remotely start their cars.https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-shortcuts-iphone-15-pro-action-button-2023-10

Upcoming games discussed: Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Spiderman 2, Assassin's Creed Mirage.

They reminisced about old PC games by looking through Matt's folder of saved games.

The show will be streaming Matt's Extra Life fundraiser on Twitch and YouTube. Viewers can donate to Children's Hospital Pittsburgh. https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=514767

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This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.

Chatting the tech news of the week with professional wrestler and living video game boss, The Brohemoth as he joins our Awesome Crew, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas and John Chichilla!

• Chilla talks about Apple Music comes to Google Home Nest Devices and using the Google screens more than the Amazon Echo Show
• Katie talks about the Animal Crossing December Toy Day update
• Sorg is playing Gears of War 5 Multiplayer and The New Day characters thanks to Xbox GamePass
• Brohemoth just smashed the latest Monster Hunter World DLC
• Apple has released $549 over ear AirPods Max
• We also got the pricing for Apple Fitness+ launching December 14
• Nielsen adapting TV ratings system to add online viewing in 2024
• NBA Team Releases Video Game Tribute
• Modder Gets Doom to Run on a Regular Sega Genesis
• WhatsApp adds cart feature in app
• Microsoft Christmas Sweaters...are sold out...
• Chilla has a RetroFlag GPi Case for playing his Nintendo games...which is also sold out...

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This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.

Chatting the tech news of the week!

• Krause is hanging out on the beta for Eve Echoes on mobile and tablets
• Chilla is beating the heat with the RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Bucket Top Misting Fan Kit
• Sorg spent the weekend rediscovering his Steam collection on GeForce Now
• We look at the 8BitDo SN30 Pro for streaming services like Xbox XCloud. Chilla also tells us about the 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter.
• NBA 2K21 shows higher prices for next gen, and options to "upgrade" to the next gen versions when you buy early.
• Samsung has a UV cleaning device for your phone and glasses
• We also peak at the Adonit UV cleaning stylus
• WatchDogs 2 is free...if you login to UPlay during Sunday's event!

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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.

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Chilla, Sorg, and Krause are bringing you this week's tech news as we ramp up for the upcoming Apple announcement. We're sharing:

• It's a big Google news day, so we'll be talking about that tech news shortly!
• Google is making a foray into video games with Stadia. Krause is sharing the service as part of his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• We're talking about the implications of a video game system via Google Stadia and Chromecast.
• Before we get too excited about Stadia, will it go the way of Inbox or Google+ or Google Reader?
• Chilla is sharing a Microsoft update for Microsoft Teams - with 8 new features.
• We're a little excited about the updates for Microsoft Teams.
• Are you a Google One subscriber? Did YOU get a free Google Home Mini?
• Sorg is featuring his new Google Home Mini as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• There are some phishy emails and phone calls going around lately.
• There's a new iPad Air. Chilla is giving us some updates to look forward to.
• Google Maps adds new styles and gameplay options for mobile games.
• Playing games can build 21st century skills.
• Retailers, like Disney, are engaging customers with gamified storytelling.
• Netflix is working on a follow-up to Bandersnatch with a Bear Grylls survival show!
• EA paid Ninja to stream Apex Legends. We're sharing some thoughts.
• We're deep diving some of the doors Stadia can open with online gaming and cooperative gaming.
• Remember Dreamcast? Do you remember what's on your old memory card?
• Krause is leaving DirecTV NOW - but he's looking at some great streaming video options!
• Speaking of streaming video, Sorg is catching up with some Halt and Catch Fire.
• Angry Birds AR is coming to iPhone.
• Halo is getting a Master Chief collection!
• What happens when you combine Carmen Sandiego and Google Earth? We can't wait to find out!
• Twitter is going back to 2009 with twttr.
• Krause is helping his wife transition to life without a button with a new iPhone.

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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.

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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.
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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.)

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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.
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