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Everything awesome in the world of technology, social media, and entertainment! Join us as we discuss the latest gadgets, web sites, and talk with people doing awesome things in tech! www.AwesomeCast.net

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@awesomecast

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English


Episodes

Happiest AR Headset On the Net | AwesomeCast 678

3/13/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Chilla is coming to us from his Apple Vision Pro’s virtual avatar on Zoom! We talk with him about his first days with the Apple Vision Pro and how we can use it in the future. Podnar bring us story about how Apple Vision Pro is being used in surgery https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/12/vision-pro-used-in-surgery/ Sorg is back from his first ever experience at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and talks about using the MagicBand+ for park access and fun. 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:54:17

Web History and AI Futures | AwesomeCast 677

3/6/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Web Design Evolution: Discussion on the changes in web design aesthetics and functionality over time as we discover WebDesignMuseum.org . Tronix 3D: A spotlight on a Pittsburgh-based cutting-edge 3D printing facility, showcasing its impact on manufacturing and innovation. https://www.tronix3d.com/ AI in Video Editing: Examination of new AI features in the video editing app CapCut, highlighting its potential for enhancing mobile content creation. https://www.capcut.com/tools/ai-video-generator AI Video Creation: Exploration of Sora AI's capabilities in generating realistic video content from textual descriptions, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling. https://openai.com/sora Kit Mueller discusses his SkillBuilder.io startup that helps apply AI to sales and much more and the evolution of the Pittsburgh Startup Newsletter. https://skillbuilder.io/https://pittsburghstartupnews.com/ 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:58:12

Podnar Needs a New Pair of Scanned Shoes | AwesomeCast 676

2/28/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Behind-the-scenes of MMA Filming: A detailed look into the challenges and innovations in filming MMA events, including the use of a GoPro on a steady cam rig for behind-the-scenes footage, demonstrating the intricacies of live sports production.https://www.instagram.com/p/C33j2xmRVjE/ Shoe Technology for Runners: Discussion on the Albert 2 Pro Scanner used in shoe stores for precise foot measurement, enhancing the shoe-buying experience by matching consumers with the perfect fitting shoes based on detailed 3D scans and pressure analysis.https://www.aetrex.com/technology/albert-foot-scanner.html Smart TV Market: Insights into the prevalence of smart TVs, their advancements, and consumer experiences, reflecting on the shift towards fully integrated digital home entertainment systems.https://www.facebook.com/reel/907443650790345 Gaming Updates: Commentary on new game additions to the Nintendo Switch from the Rare collection and discussions on the evolving landscape of video game platforms and services. And a hack to play Playstation Portable games on the Sony Playstation Portal.https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-online-blast-corps-killer-instinct-1851274722 https://kotaku.com/playstation-portal-hacked-psp-gta-liberty-city-google-1851270852 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:54:47

A Flipper. A Corn Sweeper. And a New Walmart TV. | AwesomeCast 675

2/21/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Eurovision and Windows95man: Discussion on Eurovision, its significance outside the U.S., and its comparison to the World Cup of singing competitions. The influence of celebrities like Will Ferrell through movies related to Eurovision is highlighted. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3MAmMAi71d/ NVIDIA's Market Value and Technological Contributions: The episode delves into NVIDIA's significant market value, surpassing giants like Amazon and Alphabet, focusing on its contributions to AI, CPUs, GPUs, and cloud computing services like GeForce Now. Apple Arcade Games: Podnar talks Lego Builder Journey and Sorg is playing Corn Sweeper https://apps.apple.com/app/id1441636691.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cornsweeper/id1600387153 Walmart to buy Vizio. Smart TV battle continues as Walmart adds Vizio’s TV Operating System and ad technology to it’s lineup that already contains the Onn brand. https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24078060/walmart-vizio-acquisition-deal Social Media Dynamics and YouTube’s New Color Selection Features: There's a critical look at how platforms like YouTube adapt to compete with rivals like TikTok and the introduction of new features based on user behavior and content preferences.https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10169076986735724&set=pcb.7407518395936660 Pittsburgh Fish Fry Map: The podcast touches on local events, specifically mentioning Pittsburgh's Lenten fish fry traditions, showcasing the community aspect and the involvement of local developers in creating resources like the Lenten fish fry map.https://codeforpittsburgh.github.io/fishfrymap/?mc_cid=8b3a88423e Literature and Cultural Representation: kidmental Jordan Peele’s edited anthology, "Out There Screaming," focusing on black horror and speculative fiction, and highlighting authors like Nnedi Okorafor. The discussion extends to the importance of representation in literature and the impact of these stories on different communities.https://books.google.com/books/about/OutThereScreaming.html?id=gNqpEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kpreadbutton&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1&ovdme=1#v=onepage&q&f=false kidmental has a Flipper Zero, discussing its features, applications, and the curiosity around new tech tools and their practical uses in daily life.https://flipperzero.one/ 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:57:46

Still In Beta | AwesomeCast 674

2/14/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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?lhaid=3905546&lhcid=1x29nfgapl&di=add8949ea6dac2da4d1fe5469c9ba049 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:54:55

All Your Stream Belong to Us OR Is Mastodon the Linux of Social Media? | AwesomeCast 673

2/7/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:56:52

Hello Kitty Iron Man | AwesomeCast 672

1/31/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:52:47

Control the Vertical and the Horizontal | AwesomeCast 671

1/24/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Streamer.bot: A free tool designed to enhance streaming experiences on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. It allows for creative automation and integration with streaming software, providing users with features like custom animations and interactive viewer rewards. www.Streamer.bot HP Printer Controversy: Discussion about HP printers only accepting HP ink cartridges and the impact of this on consumers. The podcast delves into the broader theme of companies moving towards subscription models and the implications for product ownership and consumer choice. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/hp-ceo-blocking-third-party-ink-from-printers-fights-viruses/ Return ChatGPT and Custom GPTS: Sorg returns to the platform and shows off Super Describe, Cartoonize Yourself and created an AwesomeCast Podcast GPT you can use! Apple's Death Stranding Director's Cut Release: The podcast touches on Apple's announcement about the release of the game "Death Stranding Director's Cut" for iPhone and Mac, discussing the significance of such high-end games being available on mobile platforms. Apple Vision Pro: The hosts discuss the Apple Vision Pro, a high-end, expensive AR/VR headset. They delve into its features, fitting process, and potential impact on the market as Podnar fits for it with his phone. https://www.facebook.com/DavidPodnar/videos/725880862838651?idorvanity=323401861015051 WWE and Netflix Partnership: A major highlight is the discussion of WWE Raw moving to Netflix in 2025, signifying a significant shift in how major sports and entertainment content is distributed and consumed. 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:01:02:10

Those Are Not Pearls | AwesomeCast 670

1/17/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Smart pepper spray with GPS tracking: A new "smart" pepper spray called 444 was showcased that has GPS capabilities to alert selected contacts or authorities if you spray it, providing your location for safety. https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/11/444-mace-ces/ Google/Bing rewards programs: kidemental discussed Google Opinions/Rewards program that give you some money or credits for answering short surveys, providing receipts, etc. Good way to get a little cash or credit. https://surveys.google.com/google-opinion-rewards/ Video editing tools: CapCut was discussed as an increasingly popular free video editing tool, with features similar to expensive options like Premiere and After Effects. Very useful for creating content quickly. https://www.capcut.com/ Lack of sex tech at CES: There was discussion about CES severely limiting vendors from the sex tech space this year, seen by some as a regression. https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/14/ces-sex-tech/ Apple disabling sensors: Due to a patent dispute, Apple is disabling blood oxygen sensors in new Apple Watch units via a software update until the dispute is resolved. https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/15/apple-watch-blood-oxygen-feature-remove-ban/ Grind City TV: Guest Kay talked about expanding her multimedia production company Grind City TV beyond just a TV channel to also radio and print. Key focus on covering independent artists and entrepreneurs. https://grindcity.biz/ Media training for pro wrestlers: They joked about sending pro wrestlers to Kay for media training and also learning some wrestling moves themselves. 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:57:21

Big Floppies and Working on the Soft Core | AwesomeCast 669

1/10/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:56:10

Taters in Space | AwesomeCast 668

1/3/2024
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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. 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:58:19

AwesomeCast: New Year's Resolutions

12/26/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Sorg rearranged and cleaned up his podcast studio setup, including removing unused equipment, organizing cables, and labeling things. He recommends others with a tech/workspace setup do the same periodically. Katie discusses implementing a "code word" system with friends and family to combat dangerous AI voice spoofing calls asking for money or information. Dave talks about using a fresh perspective when adopting new software at work instead of just trying to replicate what the old system did. Amanda mentions wanting to learn coding in 2023, specifically Python, through the Treehouse online courses and practice worksheets. She recommends it for anyone wanting to learn coding. 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:13:17

AI, Patents, and Pet Translators: Bold 2024 Tech Predictions | AwesomeCast 667

12/20/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Recap of 2023 tech picks from the hosts: Erasable frixion pens https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pilot-FriXion-Ball-Erasable-Gel-Ink-Pens-Fine-Point-0-7mm-Assorted-Ink-8-Count-549137918/549137918 Under desk keyboard trayshttps://amzn.to/3v7jR8N AI writing assistants like Claude.ai extending our brainshttps://claude.ai/chats Electric Kazoo Pick Uphttps://amzn.to/3GOI85U Flighty app https://www.flightyapp.com/ Review of the hosts' 2023 predictions, including failures like the death and revival of VR platforms 2024 predictions from the hosts: AI compute limitations Apple Watch patent opening floodgates of lawsuits ChatGPT on marketing job listings Pet translators AI-generated video from images Plan to have a Twitter meetup event to invite people to new platforms 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:54:41

A Reminder Your Phone Is Going To Die | AwesomeCast 666

12/12/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:55:28

Pulling Cords Out Of Crevices | AwesomeCast 665

12/5/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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/?utmmedium=Social&utmsource=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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:56:51

Apps, Games and Doing Good | AwesomeCast 644

11/28/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:54:58

Fill All the Holes | AwesomeCast 663

11/21/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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/ 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:54:08

iPhone 15 Cat Pics | AwesomeCast 662

11/7/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:54:12

Hollywood iPhone Style | AwesomeCast 661

11/1/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:53:38

Sustainability in Business with Kloopify | AwesomeCast 660

10/24/2023
This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Chilla got PS5 and has been playing the NEW Spider-Man 2 game and good deals on games like Spiderman: Miles Morales. Enjoyed the PlayStation exclusive titles.https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-2/ Dave went to the Palm Springs Air Museum - saw planes from WWII, Vietnam, Cold War. Could get in cockpits and see details up close. Located next to the Palm Springs airport.https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/ Sorg uses Claude.ai to help create show notes and social media posts. Uploads transcript and asks for summaries, tags, questions answered, etc. Very useful for repetitive tasks. Don't buy a new Mac this week - rumors of M3 chip MacBook Pros and iMacs being announced soon. https://www.apple.com/apple-events/ The Sphere in Las Vegas has cool 3D ads on the exterior from Xbox, PlayStation, NBA. Looks trippy.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/21/23926271/xbox-playstation-the-sphere-las-vegas-marketing Daniela Osio started Kloopify to help companies calculate sustainability impact in procurement and supply chain and map purchases to emissions data.https://www.kloopify.com/ Adobe showed off wild e-ink dress that can change patterns and colors electronically. Could be used for high fashion or advertising. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2023/10/16/see-adobes-interactive-dress-change-patterns-with-the-click-of-a-button/amp/ 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 kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

Duration:00:58:44