Sorgatron Media Master Feed: AwesomeCast 326: Awesomely Thankful Things

It's time for Katie's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek - Google will tell you in real time whether a place is busy. Google or Maps integration.
Sorg's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the AI XPRIZE competition we learned about through Ascender and MIT Enterprise Forum
Chilla's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the Koogeek HomeKit compatible SmartPlug.
It's Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for in tech?
Katie is thankful for 360 Video and all the new and exciting things it makes happen.
Katie is also thankful for the convenience of Facetime to help her be part of her niece's life even though they live so far away.
Chilla is thankful for Comic Con options in our tri-state area and how they've brought family together.
Sorg is thankful for smaller tech - he used his iPhone and a GoPro to film a friend's wedding without having to haul #pro cameras.
Tesla Motors shared some video of their Self Driving car experience. We're comparing it to the Uber system.
Katie is telling Chilla about a Smart mattress that tracks sleep and has heat and white noise options among other features.
Speaking of Tesla Motors, they're also powering an island using solar energy and power packs.
Airbnb made a cool announcement about "experiences and places" options. Sorg is talking about it as an option for his travels.
Keep an eye out for the #AwesomeCast @Airbnb #TechTour. ;)
Doom on a #MacBook touch bar is so cool!

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