Stories & Gadgets Discussed
Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, OS 27 updates, platform integration, device support, and on-device search
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/
https://www.apple.com/os/
Apple photo “reframing” and improved generative photo tools discussed from Dave’s example
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0297Gj_aPuBo97xcOeuMEKq8g
Apple Developer app as a resource for WWDC sessions and platform deep dives
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958
He-Man movie reactions, Masters of the Universe nostalgia, Skeletor memes, and mobile He-Man games
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattel.amethyst&hl=en-US&pli=1
Pride Month tech history spotlight: Lynn Conway and her pioneering work in chip design
https://www.invent.org/inductees/lynn-conway
Chachi Says Video Game Minute:
California’s Protect Our Games Act moves forward
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-bill-requiring-paid-games-to-be-playable-after-they-shut-down-has-passed-initial-vote-and-moved-to-the-senate/
Paramount launches a new games studio
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-games-studio-launches-tony-driscoll-leads-1236614610/
Amazon may move future 007 game development in-house
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-suggests-io-interactive-might-not-return-for-007-first-light-sequel
Nintendo Direct reactions: Star Fox demo, Zelda Ocarina remake talk, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Switch 2 edition discussion
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis
Awesome Tip of the Week: Sorg talks about using Neewer NL192AI LED panel lights for podcast and studio video production.

The gang's all here as Katie, Krause, Chilla, and Sorg talk this week in tech news, including:

• Sorg is sharing He-Man as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie visited Otherworld in Ohio, and is sharing it as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is YubiKey as an option to step up security across platforms.
• Krause has a new Hyundai Tucson, and he's sharing the sweet tech upgrades as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Parks and outdoor spaces lift mood as much as Christmas?
• Sorg is sharing some updates from our friends at Universal Wit.
• Apple is working on a family sharing arcade subscription service.
• Tesla is getting into solar panel rentals!
• Walmart is catching on fire thanks to Tesla?
• The Matrix is back after 20 years!
• Sorg is sharing cool features of NVIDIA ray-tracing.
• Apple is planning to launch a subscription TV service.
• Google Stadia is getting a boost with an announcement of some interesting titles.
• Your Google Assistant may soon be replacing sticky notes.
• Krause got a new Roomba, and he's happy with how clean Rosie keeps the house between regular cleanings.

After the show remember to:

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

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Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (@Kdudders), Krause (@KrazyKrause), Chilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

We've got Uncle Crappy back in studio to join Katie, Sorg, and Chilla as we talk this week in tech, including:

• When you have the Beer Me guy on the podcast, he brings beer. Tune in to see what we're drinking in studio!
• Uncle Crappy is sharing the Moto Z4 as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing the Elgato stream deck as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is sharing an interesting use of Tesla's auto-pilot feature as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing Mario Kart Tour as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• PSA - Remember to watch your orientation for video on social media.
• Looking for something bigger and deeper for your vertical garden? There's a wall planter for you on Amazon!
• Queen Elizabeth receives over a million dick pics since joining Instagram.
• VR has been used for lots of things - now it's helping with pain management and opioid usage.
• iPod Touch is still a relevant part of tech conversations.
• Looking to do a home remodel? Modsy allows you to check it out in AR before you commit to something you'll regret later!
• Contra anniversary collection is coming.
• He-Man or She-Ra fan? How about a power sword power strip?
• Katie is sad that her 3-in-1 TV/VCR/DVD combo player died.
• Panic's PlayDate comes with a crank - but at least there's WiFi!
• LEGO is celebrating Geek Pride Day the right way - with PacMan!

After the show remember to:

Want to support our friends at Postindustrial? Check out their Kickstarter.

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

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chilla (@chilla), Katie (@Kdudders) and Uncle Crappy (@unclecrappy)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

A new brainiac joins the fray. This time it's Ben Dietels who drops by as the guest co-host.

Special thanks to :
BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons

Tell us about your thrift hauls at thriftypodcast@yahoo.com

I'm sentimentally attached to things you've forgotten, it's time to get THRIFTY!

The THRIFTY podcast is part of the SORGATRON MEDIA NETWORK
FACEBOOK: THRIFTYpodcast
TWITTER: @THRIFTYpodcast
YOUTUBE: @THRIFTYpodcast

This Week's Thrifty Finds / Discussion Topics :

• Ghostbusters Frankenstein Action Figure (Kenner, 1999)
• Masters of the Universe (He-Man) Moss Man Figure (1985, Mattel)
• A bucket of assorted Wrestlers (LJN, WCW, WWF)
• A truly random DIY pink styrofoam ghost.
• Swamp Thing & Abby Arcane's Relationship.
• We drink 13 year old I.C. Light Beer we found at the Goodwill Outlet.

THRIFT TALES?
Hear second hand stories from all around the world.
A young man works at a thrift store with a very older spooky man. What do his dreams mean?

eBAY ALERT
What impressive pieces went up for sale, quietly.
Four fake blood companies are set to devour one another.

Special thanks to :
Swampwalk for "Big Bro", the theme to our show for many reasons.

Tell us about your thrift hauls at thriftypodcast@yahoo.com

I'm sentimentally attached to things you've forgotten, it's time to get THRIFTY!

The THRIFTY podcast is part of the SORGATRON MEDIA NETWORK
FACEBOOK: THRIFTYpodcast
TWITTER: @THRIFTYpodcast