AwesomeCast 199: Send in the Drones

May 21, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 199, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:

The iGrill Mini.
AMC debuting a show on tumblr.
ThinkUp and what they can do for you.
Some things that happened at Demoday.
Delivery drones and how they will be used.
Something for the romantics: Romeo Delivers.
Rapidfire and what it does.
CDL Warrior and how it can make the trucking industry easier.
A tattoo matchmaking app.
Alphalab.org and how they can help you out with your ideas!
Talk about the announcement of Microsoft’s Surface 3.
Added features on Google+.
Youtube and Google buying other companies.
Talk on GoogleGlass.
Writing on a DOS machine.
What is coming out soon in technology.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow this awesome cast on Twitter: @awesomecast,
Mike Sorg (@mikesorg), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Katie Dudas (@kdudders).

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST!

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AwesomeCast 198: War on the Back Catalog

May 14, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 198, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:

Toilet tech.
Sorg talking about his MacBook Pro.
How to make your own mobile app. (http://www.cultofmac.com/278816/making-mobile-app-now-super-quick-easy/)
HBO bringing some of its shows to Amazon Prime.
Conflict between Amazon and a publishing house.
A Xbox without Kinect coming out!
The new mute option on Twitter.
Information on Adobe Voice.
ios8 talk. Is a splitscreen available?
What is coming out soon in technology.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow this awesome cast on Twitter: @awesomecast, Mike Sorg (@sorgatron), John Chichilla (@chilla), and Mike Pound (@bctmikepound).

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST!

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AwesomeCast 197: This One Goes Out to the Moms

May 7, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 197, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:

Talk about the Scarehouse’s basement in Pittsburgh getting some publicity.
Dropcam; which has a facial recognition feature.
Sorg talking about items from Intensity and what they can do.
Mother’s Day tech gifts!
Tech products like FitBit that can help your health.
Talk about tech gift giving in general.
Talk about Windows products.
Police using Pinterest. For what reasons?
The LG Chrome.
Phone protective products.
Discussion on security issues with new products.
Virtual Reality and how it is not for everyone.
Upcoming things in technology.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow this awesome cast on Twitter: @awesomecast, Mike Sorg (@mikesorg), John Chichilla (@chilla), and Katie Dudas (@kdudders).

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST!

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AwesomeCast 196: Coding Isn’t For Kids

April 30, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 196, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:

The cast for the new Star Wars!!!
Humble Bundle for comic books.
How you can own a big piece from “Shaun of The Dead”.
Firefox updates; which leads to talk about what internet browsers we use.
The app of the week which is Tagg.ly. Find out what it does!
Talk about online hangout/meeting applications.
Raspberry Pi phone!
Videostreams for Chromecast.
Our thoughts on the Code Babes product.
We talk Betterthansiri.com and why we would not use it.
Google+ possibly being -?
E.T. has been found…The video games that is.
The latest releases by Microsoft. Are they trying to become their own studio?
MacBooks are cheaper!
Buy an iPhone from Freedom Pop, and you get some free stuff.
AT&T finalizing buying Cricket. What does this mean? We discuss!
Katie Dudas gives us an update on her phone.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow this awesome cast on Twitter: @awesomecast,

Mike Sorg (@mikesorg), John Chichilla (@chilla), Katie Dudas (@kdudders) and Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacolskey).

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST!

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AwesomeCast 195: Eight, Equal, Equal, Equal, Dee

April 23, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 195:

If you were in the Pittsburgh area last week did you make it to the Tech Cocktail event? Join us live to talk about the companies and event!
We’re talking TV apps from @TechCocktail Pittsburgh – @edenrokey‘s Max My TV on slate now. http://
Talking about @alphalab Gear company “lifeshel” we met last week at #techcocktailpgh h
@Sorgatron is professing his tech love of @DiamondKinetics who he met at @TechCocktail Pittsburgh. Check us out http://live.sorgatronmedia.com
@rebelliousflaw loving the @TailoredFitCo site. Another @TechCocktail showcase discussion! http:/
@flikbakapp getting some tech love from @Sorgatron from the @TechCocktail pittsburgh event http
We’re liking the @getemplified concept from @TechCocktail Pittsburgh. But, their social media presence leaves us with questions.
Exploring @TagalongTour whom we learned about at @TechCocktail Pittsburgh.
Talking about @AthleteTrax. We also met them at the @TechCocktail Pittsburgh event and had some great discussion.
Check out the rest of our @TechCocktail Pittsburgh thoughts on the @sorgatronmedia site.
@MadMike4883‘s awesome thing of the week is the cool NYC transit interactive map system.
@chilla discussing Chrome remote desktop (as @Sorgatron signs up now).
@Sorgatron is taking over @MadMike4883‘s computer via Google Hangout. It’s pretty cool and scary at the same time. ht
@Sorgatron has found the Chrome Remote Desktop app on Google Play for those who are interested.
Google voice is going to “smoosh” in with hangout. Is it going to affect how you use it? We’ll keep tabs and let you know!
Apple Maps has found the Loch Ness Monster? Thanks to @techburgh for the lead.
Mac OS opens betas to the public. You don’t have to be a developer.
Alcohol powder brings new options to life.

Remember to:

Check out Slice On Broadway Pizza: sliceonbroadway.com @Pgh_Slice

Follow us on Twitter: @awesomecast, Missy Sorg (@rebelliousflaw), Mike Rhorssen (@madmike4003), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Mike Sorg (@sorgatron).

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AwesomeCast 194: Chocolate Peppers and Raspberry Pi

April 16, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 194:

Katie Dudas shows us her new iPhone and explains why she bought one!
Microsoft Windows phone 8.1 talk! Find out if John Chichilla and the gang are excited about some of these phone’s new features.
Some talk about voice recognition on televisions and other devices.
Tax talk! Sorg brings up FreshBooks, and explains how it can help you during tax season.
A little pre Easter candy eating! Sorg and Katie try some chocolate bacon and chili peppers from Sinful Sweets in Pittsburgh!
Some coffee shops in New York are offering a way to get unlimited coffee!
We talk about how FXX is showing a 12 day marathon of The Simpsons.
Find out what Vidstitch is and why it is so visually appealing.
We talk about how GoogleGlass is open for everyone to buy.
We discuss a site that lets you share multiple cloud services. clouddock.co
We talk about a new virtual reality product. The Virtuix Onni!
We have a discussion about the future of virtual reality.
We talk about how Amazon bought Comixology and the future of digital comics.
We talk some home automation with a Raspberry Pi project.
We talk about some future events coming up in technology.

Remember to:

Check out Slice On Broadway Pizza: sliceonbroadway.com @Pgh_Slice

Catch our livestreams every Tuesday around 6:30 PM at live.sorgatronmedia.com and view awesomecast.com for more information and fun about awesome things going on in the world.

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AwesomeCast 193: R.I.P. Windows XP

April 9, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 193, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:

The Apple Design Reward Bundle!
The 3Play Bluetooth Audio Dongle.
Fox shows on the Comcast TV Go App.
Discussion on a new card-linked offers system from Coupons.
Green tentacles on a building?
Talk about the Monument Valley game.
Our Windows XP memories.
Talk about some security issues with open SOOs.
Some new things coming from Microsoft like Windows 8.1 and Cortana being on their products.
Amazon Fire TV and what it offers.
WWE Network’s Wrestlemania 30 feed.
Twitter changes.
Talk on Twitter applications.
Chichilla breaks down what is coming up in the world of technology.

Remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow this awesome cast on Twitter: @awesomecast,
Mike Sorg (@sorgatron), Mad Mike (@madmike4883) and Will Rutherford (@djlunchbox).

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us live streaming Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST!

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AwesomeCast 192: Clean Pokemon Energy

April 2, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 192, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:

Discussion on Google Maps Pokemon challenge!
Roku Watch and some of the features of the new device.
Hulu spin-offs.
A Thinkgeek article about a “Flux Capacitor” you can buy!
A Comedy Central app that lets you watch shows a day after it airs!
Twitter helmets!
Some new happenings going on with Marvel.
The Verizon FiOS Quantum DVR and how it can record many shows.
Lasedisc players.

Remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow this awesome cast on Twitter: @awesomecast,
Mike Sorg (@sorgatron), Mad Mike (@madmike4883) and Will Rutherford (@djlunchbox).

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us live streaming Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST!

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AwesomeCast 191: MySpace Tom Gives No Fs

March 26, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

This week on Awesomecast 191, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:

The Rufus Cuff. Will this be the next great smart watch?
Discussion on the positives and negatives of talking to our technology.
AJ Kuftic talking about his new LG Tone Bluetooth headset, and giving a demonstration of the microphone in it.
Twitch.TV supporting the Asphalt 8 iPhone game. Sorg talks about his experience with it. You can view his Twitch videos here: twitch.tv/sorgatrongaming
Talk about our App of the Week, which is FireChat! This leads into a discussion about Mesh networks.
Talk about Facebook buying Oculus.
Discussion on an Engadget story about a Fleksy keyboard that acts sort of like a game.
Talk on Google bringing a photowall to Chromecast.
Speculation on Google Now on Chrome being on Mac OS and Windows.
Talk about music playing systems like Google Music, Pandora, iTunes and Spotify.
OneNote being downloadable on every platform.
The cast talking about upcoming things in the world of technology.

Remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow this awesome cast on Twitter: @awesomecast,
Mike Sorg (@sorgatron), John Chichilla (@chilla) and AJ Kuftic (@ajkuftic).

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST!

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AwesomeCast 190: The Constant Contact of Podcasts

March 19, 2014 sorgatron Leave a comment

In-studio, breaking the 4th wall – John Chichilla (@chilla) and Doug Derda (@douglasderda)

– Doug is a featured daddy blogger in an article about his writing atdouglasderda.com and it’s a walk down memory lane back to PodCamp and the budding friendship that has blossomed for him and Sorg.

– “Daddy, your friends are on TV.” Thanks to Chromecast, Doug generally watches the show on TV at home with his son.

– The awesome thing of the week:

Chilla: Everypost (everypost.me) – It lets you cross-post across Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, tumblr and Dropbox. The boys talk comparison to Constant Contact, Hoot Suite, Tweet Deck and Radiant 6.

Sorg: MindMeld (http://www.expectlabs.com/mindmeld/) – It identifies key concepts and meanings in conversation and helps organize thoughts.

Spoon: Shoebox (shoebox.ancestry.com) – Turns your phone into a scanner to help with your family history search.

– Tip of the Week: Buy the Family Tree Maker (Nova Development) (@$75.00 value) which gives 6-month access to records via Ancestry.com for free and it updates your account online. Listen to the show for additional tips.

– The Pono music player (Kickstarter with Neil Young). Is it a trend for music connoiseurs? Or is there more to it?

– Shoutout to the official Sorgatron Media pizza sponsor – Slice on Broadway (sliceonbroadway.com). Check them out!

– iPad 2 finally killed off by Apple. It’s been replaced with a Retina display model though.

– The Google is down. The Google is down. Hangout, chat and spreadsheets sustained an outage yesterday. Are we “that” dependent on technology?

– Android Wear! How will it stack up to other wearable tech? (We’re looking at you Pebble.)

– Things to look forward to in the not too distant future: Ted X, Build Conference, and Microsoft announcement for new Office – with (wait for it) first release for iPad?

– Despicable Me banana fart gun – a great motivational tool for potty training, not so great for business calls.

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