AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecastIn this week's episode of Awesomecast, hosts Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Katie Dudas dive into the latest tech gadgets, share their favorite awesome things of the week, and discuss recent events in the tech world. From portable tripods...

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Join our cohosts Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar as they delve into the latest tech news and gadgets from the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). This episode features special guest Chris Maverick from VoxPopCast, who brings his expertise in digital narrative a...

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast n this episode of "Awesome Cast," Mike Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar discuss various tech news, gadgets, and personal experiences. They also highlight their awesome things of the week and updates from recent tech developments. Bulleted...

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, Chilla and Dave Podnar are here and some of them have sore legs… Formula SAE International Combustion (IC) Event: Coverage of the internal combustion event, with plans for a future exclusive electric vehicle (EV) event. Mention of the...

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, Chilla and Dave Podnar are here and some of them have sore legs… Apple iPad Announcements: New iPad Models: Released iPad Air and Pro models featuring the new M4 chip, enhancing performance and integrating AI features. Accessories Comp...

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Hosted by Mike Sorg in the Sorgatron Media studios in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Co-host Katie Dudas, fresh from a California trip, joins the discussion. Travel and Amusement Park Experience Both hosts recently visited Six Flags Magic Mountai...

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 ev...

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast iPhone Screen Durability and Accessories Discussion about the durability of iPhone screen protectors and the personal experiences of the hosts with screen damage. Mention of different brands and types of screen protectors used by the hosts....

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast 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 durabil...

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Announcement: Discussion on the announcement dates for WWDC (June 10th through 14th). Speculation about new operating systems, potential hardware updates, and the focus on AI. Thoughts on Apple'...

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 Dudas talks about her recent trip and experiences, including surviving a desert outing and dealing with travel changes due to weather. Tech Gadgets and Updates: Discussion on a new travel charger that supports MagSafe and can charge mu...

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...

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 o...

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 product...

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 hig...

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”...

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-ventur...

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...

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 int...

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/ Go...

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 r...

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 stre...

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 "...

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 l...