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/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...

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 ga...

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 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 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.c...

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...

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 actio...

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...

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 Pal...

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Activision games like Call of Duty, Tony Hawk, Diablo, and Overwatch will be part of Microsoft/Xbox after the merger closes, but big titles may not hit Game Pass until 2024. https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23921422/xbox-game-pass-activis...