app02 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:27:47 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sorgatron Media Master Feed - Episodes Tagged with “Pittsburgh International Airport” https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/tags/pittsburgh%20international%20airport Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media is producing a series of Podcasts in the Entertainment, Music, and Technology genres. This is a feed of everything we do on a weekly basis for an all inclusive collection. Includes: Wrestling Mayhem Show, AwesomeCast, Rambling Movie Minute, Boss Battle, Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, S'eclairer Chatterbox, Good Morning, WWE RAW Wraup Up, Midweek War, Wrestling Game Show and Specials! en-us episodic Sorgatron Media Sorgatron Media is producing a series of Podcasts in the Entertainment, Music, and Technology genres. This is a feed of everything we do on a weekly basis for an all inclusive collection. Includes: Wrestling Mayhem Show, AwesomeCast, Rambling Movie Minute, Boss Battle, Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, S'eclairer Chatterbox, Good Morning, WWE RAW Wraup Up, Midweek War, Wrestling Game Show and Specials! no Sorgatron Media mike@sorgatronmedia.com 800 Episodes Later: Tech Got Weird | AwesomeCast 800 https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/39238 8dbd7c97-4e35-4c10-9d62-30bf7c7bb1e3 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Eight hundred episodes later, the gadgets are stranger, the software is coding itself, and AwesomeCast is still here. Sorg, Katie Dudas and Dave Podnar celebrate Episode 800 with a look at ArtCraft and the rise of vibe-coded alternatives to Adobe and Microsoft, Apple’s new HomeView smart display, Katie’s discovery of Dropout, and more than 16 years of AwesomeCast tech history—from Google Glass, Pebble and Stadia to ChatGPT, Periscope and Vine. Plus, Chachi has gaming news, an Apple Watch can now point you directly toward Taco Bell, Cat Collector turns neighborhood cats into a real-world collecting game, Normal Tools provides a giant toolbox of simple web utilities, and Pittsburgh International Airport continues experimenting with robotics and analytics. Get geeky, get awesome, and find more from the Sorgatron Media Podcast Network at SorgatronMedia.com. 1:05:43 no <p>Eight hundred episodes later, technology is somehow getting <strong>more</strong> ridiculous—and AwesomeCast is still here to talk about it.</p> <p>Sorg, Katie Dudas and Dave Podnar celebrate AwesomeCast 800 with a mix of brand-new gadgets, weird apps, AI-powered software experiments and a trip through more than 16 years of tech history. From Google Glass and Pebble to vibe-coded Adobe alternatives and an Apple Watch that literally points toward Taco Bell, this episode is both a look back at where we’ve been and a pretty accurate snapshot of where technology is heading next.</p> <h3>Vibe Coding Comes for Adobe—and Maybe Microsoft</h3> <p>Sorg takes ArtCraft for a spin, looking at its collection of creative tools, simplified video editing and AI integrations. The bigger conversation is about what happens when an experienced developer uses AI-assisted coding to recreate pieces of expensive subscription software.</p> <p>The hosts discuss:</p> <ul> <li><p>ArtCraft’s simplified creative and video tools</p></li> <li><p>AI generation integrations and credit-based pricing</p></li> <li><p>Whether tools like this could fill the gap left by simpler editors such as Adobe Rush</p></li> <li><p>The difference between casually prompting an app into existence and having enough development experience to actually finish and maintain one</p></li> <li><p>The creator’s reported interest in building alternatives to Microsoft Office-style apps and possibly other subscription software</p></li> <li><p>Subscription fatigue and whether smaller AI-assisted competitors can put pressure on Adobe, Microsoft and other established software companies</p></li> <li><p>Sorg’s own experiments using AI coding tools to build internal project-management software</p></li> </ul> <p>ArtCraft / FilmCraft:<br> <a href="https://getartcraft.com/apps/filmcraft" rel="nofollow noopener">https://getartcraft.com/apps/filmcraft</a></p> <p>Background:<br> <a href="https://gizmodo.com/someone-vibe-coded-a-free-knockoff-of-adobe-creative-suite-2000823322" rel="nofollow noopener">https://gizmodo.com/someone-vibe-coded-a-free-knockoff-of-adobe-creative-suite-2000823322</a></p> <p>Microsoft Office alternatives:<br> <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-office/creator-of-free-adobe-clones-unveils-open-source-microsoft-office-excel-powerpoint-and-word-replications-autodesk-tools-and-other-subscription-based-services-may-come-next" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-office/creator-of-free-adobe-clones-unveils-open-source-microsoft-office-excel-powerpoint-and-word-replications-autodesk-tools-and-other-subscription-based-services-may-come-next</a></p> <h3>Apple HomeView: Who Is the $299 Smart Display For?</h3> <p>Dave breaks down Apple’s new home-focused announcements, including updates involving Apple TV, HomePod mini, Siri AI and the new Apple HomeView.</p> <p>The HomeView discussion focuses on its square display, Apple-style interface, home placement, FaceTime functionality and ability to recognize different household members. That last feature leads to one of the episode’s best practical questions: if a shared HomeView can know who is looking at it, why can’t a family iPad do the same thing?</p> <p>The bigger question is price. At $299 before some mounting options, does HomeView solve enough problems to become a normal household device—or is this mostly for families already deep inside Apple’s ecosystem?</p> <p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-announced-features-price-release-date/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-announced-features-price-release-date/</a></p> <h3>Katie Finally Discovers Where All Those Dropout Clips Come From</h3> <p>Katie’s Awesome Thing is Dropout, the independent streaming service behind shows she had already been discovering through social clips.</p> <p>The crew talks about <em>Game Changer</em>, <em>Smarty Pants</em>, <em>Dimension 20</em>, the service’s CollegeHumor roots and why some of the programming works almost as well as an audio experience as it does on video.</p> <p>For Katie, the revelation was basically: “This is where these shows come from.”</p> <p><a href="https://www.dropout.tv" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.dropout.tv</a></p> <h3>800 Episodes of Awesome History</h3> <p>Then it’s time to look backward.</p> <p>AwesomeCast traces its history to 2010, which means the show has lived through an absurd number of supposedly world-changing technologies.</p> <p>Among the flashbacks:</p> <ul> <li><p>Sorg’s Google Glass era</p></li> <li><p>Talking about 3D printing in the earliest days of the show</p></li> <li><p>Google Stadia and wondering whether Google would eventually abandon it</p></li> <li><p>Debating Netflix, Roku and cord cutting back in 2011</p></li> <li><p>Pebble before smartwatches became normal</p></li> <li><p>Early ChatGPT and Midjourney experiments</p></li> <li><p>Meerkat and Periscope before live video became another button inside every social platform</p></li> <li><p>The chaos of Google+</p></li> <li><p>Vine creators and the short-form video era before TikTok</p></li> <li><p>Apple Vision discussions</p></li> <li><p>Old AwesomeCast clips that continue collecting views and comments years later</p></li> </ul> <p>The retrospective also turns into a reminder that changes feel incremental while they are happening. Look back across 800 episodes, however, and the difference is enormous.</p> <h3>ChachiSays Video Game Minute</h3> <p>Chachi returns with three quick gaming stories:</p> <ul> <li><p>Eli Manning says Peyton Manning found a very Manning-like competitive advantage while playing Tecmo Bowl.<br> <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eli-manning-admits-peyton-manning-230855059.html" rel="nofollow noopener">https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eli-manning-admits-peyton-manning-230855059.html</a></p></li> <li><p>A real Lexus inspired by the Street Fighter II bonus-stage car is being given away.<br> <a href="https://www.motor1.com/news/810970/street-fighter-ii-car-giveaway/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.motor1.com/news/810970/street-fighter-ii-car-giveaway/</a></p></li> <li><p>Jay and Silent Bob are heading into the farming-simulator business with <em>Jay and Silent Bob: Joint Venture</em>, announced for Steam with consoles expected to follow.<br> <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/jay-silent-bob-joint-venture-trailer-gameplay?fbclid=Iwb21leAU2AShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlZ5vTYCOuFcL9tPfkTBTC8JeX7h7FRyv8Kkj6rNkz8Nj9FBUSswyO8qXI5a_aem_40PO5dnTmHpro9PXk_mSUg" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ign.com/articles/jay-silent-bob-joint-venture-trailer-gameplay?fbclid=Iwb21leAU2AShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlZ5vTYCOuFcL9tPfkTBTC8JeX7h7FRyv8Kkj6rNkz8Nj9FBUSswyO8qXI5a_aem_40PO5dnTmHpro9PXk_mSUg</a></p></li> </ul> <h3>Point Your Wrist at Tacos</h3> <p>The T-Bell Compass might be one of the most specifically useful Apple Watch apps AwesomeCast has ever encountered.</p> <p>Its job is simple: show you the direction of the nearest Taco Bell.</p> <p>Sorg demonstrates it in the studio, immediately inspiring requests for an In-N-Out version and possibly an entire Pittsburgh Taco Bell rating system.</p> <p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tbell-compass/id6761598622" rel="nofollow noopener">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tbell-compass/id6761598622</a></p> <h3>“I Need to Collect That Cat”</h3> <p>Cat Collector turns spotting neighborhood cats into a real-world collecting game.</p> <p>Photograph cats you encounter, add them to the map, see what other cats people have discovered nearby and even turn your finds into iMessage stickers.</p> <p>Naturally, Sorg has already found himself pulling over because there was a cat he needed to collect.</p> <p><a href="https://catcollector.app/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://catcollector.app/</a></p> <h3>Normal Tools: A Site Full of Tiny Useful Things</h3> <p>Normal Tools is basically a digital junk drawer where everything is actually labeled.</p> <p>The hosts browse tools for image conversion, CSV viewing, QR codes, aspect ratios, projectors, building calculations, game controllers, screens, batteries and much more.</p> <p>The appeal is straightforward: find the little utility you need, use it, and move on.</p> <p><a href="https://www.normaltools.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.normaltools.com/</a></p> <h3>Pittsburgh International Airport Keeps Experimenting</h3> <p>The episode closes locally with another look at technology being tested through Pittsburgh International Airport’s innovation efforts.</p> <p>The hosts discuss robotics that can potentially help monitor terminal conditions—including passenger flow, cleanliness and environmental conditions—along with analytics intended to give airline teams better information during boarding.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1527880259386316&amp;set=pcb.1527880329386309" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1527880259386316&amp;set=pcb.1527880329386309</a></p> <p>Supporting Pittsburgh podcasting with the perfect pepperoni pizza:<br> <a href="http://www.SliceonBroadway.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.SliceonBroadway.com</a></p> Sorgatron Media, Sorg, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Dave Podnar, technology podcast, tech podcast, tech news, vibe coding, ArtCraft, FilmCraft, Adobe alternatives, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office alternatives, AI coding, AI software, Apple HomeView, Apple TV, HomePod mini, Siri AI, smart home, Dropout TV, Dimension 20, Game Changer, Smarty Pants, Google Glass, Google Stadia, Pebble smartwatch, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Periscope, Meerkat, Google Plus, Vine, Apple Vision, Taco Bell, T-Bell Compass, Apple Watch apps, Cat Collector, Normal Tools, Pittsburgh International Airport, XBridge, airport robotics, Street Fighter II, Tecmo Bowl, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Jay and Silent Bob Joint Venture Eight hundred episodes later, technology is somehow getting more ridiculous—and AwesomeCast is still here to talk about it.

Sorg, Katie Dudas and Dave Podnar celebrate AwesomeCast 800 with a mix of brand-new gadgets, weird apps, AI-powered software experiments and a trip through more than 16 years of tech history. From Google Glass and Pebble to vibe-coded Adobe alternatives and an Apple Watch that literally points toward Taco Bell, this episode is both a look back at where we’ve been and a pretty accurate snapshot of where technology is heading next.

Vibe Coding Comes for Adobe—and Maybe Microsoft

Sorg takes ArtCraft for a spin, looking at its collection of creative tools, simplified video editing and AI integrations. The bigger conversation is about what happens when an experienced developer uses AI-assisted coding to recreate pieces of expensive subscription software.

The hosts discuss:

  • ArtCraft’s simplified creative and video tools

  • AI generation integrations and credit-based pricing

  • Whether tools like this could fill the gap left by simpler editors such as Adobe Rush

  • The difference between casually prompting an app into existence and having enough development experience to actually finish and maintain one

  • The creator’s reported interest in building alternatives to Microsoft Office-style apps and possibly other subscription software

  • Subscription fatigue and whether smaller AI-assisted competitors can put pressure on Adobe, Microsoft and other established software companies

  • Sorg’s own experiments using AI coding tools to build internal project-management software

ArtCraft / FilmCraft:
https://getartcraft.com/apps/filmcraft

Background:
https://gizmodo.com/someone-vibe-coded-a-free-knockoff-of-adobe-creative-suite-2000823322

Microsoft Office alternatives:
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-office/creator-of-free-adobe-clones-unveils-open-source-microsoft-office-excel-powerpoint-and-word-replications-autodesk-tools-and-other-subscription-based-services-may-come-next

Apple HomeView: Who Is the $299 Smart Display For?

Dave breaks down Apple’s new home-focused announcements, including updates involving Apple TV, HomePod mini, Siri AI and the new Apple HomeView.

The HomeView discussion focuses on its square display, Apple-style interface, home placement, FaceTime functionality and ability to recognize different household members. That last feature leads to one of the episode’s best practical questions: if a shared HomeView can know who is looking at it, why can’t a family iPad do the same thing?

The bigger question is price. At $299 before some mounting options, does HomeView solve enough problems to become a normal household device—or is this mostly for families already deep inside Apple’s ecosystem?

https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-announced-features-price-release-date/

Katie Finally Discovers Where All Those Dropout Clips Come From

Katie’s Awesome Thing is Dropout, the independent streaming service behind shows she had already been discovering through social clips.

The crew talks about Game Changer, Smarty Pants, Dimension 20, the service’s CollegeHumor roots and why some of the programming works almost as well as an audio experience as it does on video.

For Katie, the revelation was basically: “This is where these shows come from.”

https://www.dropout.tv

800 Episodes of Awesome History

Then it’s time to look backward.

AwesomeCast traces its history to 2010, which means the show has lived through an absurd number of supposedly world-changing technologies.

Among the flashbacks:

  • Sorg’s Google Glass era

  • Talking about 3D printing in the earliest days of the show

  • Google Stadia and wondering whether Google would eventually abandon it

  • Debating Netflix, Roku and cord cutting back in 2011

  • Pebble before smartwatches became normal

  • Early ChatGPT and Midjourney experiments

  • Meerkat and Periscope before live video became another button inside every social platform

  • The chaos of Google+

  • Vine creators and the short-form video era before TikTok

  • Apple Vision discussions

  • Old AwesomeCast clips that continue collecting views and comments years later

The retrospective also turns into a reminder that changes feel incremental while they are happening. Look back across 800 episodes, however, and the difference is enormous.

ChachiSays Video Game Minute

Chachi returns with three quick gaming stories:

Point Your Wrist at Tacos

The T-Bell Compass might be one of the most specifically useful Apple Watch apps AwesomeCast has ever encountered.

Its job is simple: show you the direction of the nearest Taco Bell.

Sorg demonstrates it in the studio, immediately inspiring requests for an In-N-Out version and possibly an entire Pittsburgh Taco Bell rating system.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tbell-compass/id6761598622

“I Need to Collect That Cat”

Cat Collector turns spotting neighborhood cats into a real-world collecting game.

Photograph cats you encounter, add them to the map, see what other cats people have discovered nearby and even turn your finds into iMessage stickers.

Naturally, Sorg has already found himself pulling over because there was a cat he needed to collect.

https://catcollector.app/

Normal Tools: A Site Full of Tiny Useful Things

Normal Tools is basically a digital junk drawer where everything is actually labeled.

The hosts browse tools for image conversion, CSV viewing, QR codes, aspect ratios, projectors, building calculations, game controllers, screens, batteries and much more.

The appeal is straightforward: find the little utility you need, use it, and move on.

https://www.normaltools.com/

Pittsburgh International Airport Keeps Experimenting

The episode closes locally with another look at technology being tested through Pittsburgh International Airport’s innovation efforts.

The hosts discuss robotics that can potentially help monitor terminal conditions—including passenger flow, cleanliness and environmental conditions—along with analytics intended to give airline teams better information during boarding.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1527880259386316&set=pcb.1527880329386309

Supporting Pittsburgh podcasting with the perfect pepperoni pizza:
www.SliceonBroadway.com

]]> Eight hundred episodes later, technology is somehow getting more ridiculous—and AwesomeCast is still here to talk about it.

Sorg, Katie Dudas and Dave Podnar celebrate AwesomeCast 800 with a mix of brand-new gadgets, weird apps, AI-powered software experiments and a trip through more than 16 years of tech history. From Google Glass and Pebble to vibe-coded Adobe alternatives and an Apple Watch that literally points toward Taco Bell, this episode is both a look back at where we’ve been and a pretty accurate snapshot of where technology is heading next.

Vibe Coding Comes for Adobe—and Maybe Microsoft

Sorg takes ArtCraft for a spin, looking at its collection of creative tools, simplified video editing and AI integrations. The bigger conversation is about what happens when an experienced developer uses AI-assisted coding to recreate pieces of expensive subscription software.

The hosts discuss:

  • ArtCraft’s simplified creative and video tools

  • AI generation integrations and credit-based pricing

  • Whether tools like this could fill the gap left by simpler editors such as Adobe Rush

  • The difference between casually prompting an app into existence and having enough development experience to actually finish and maintain one

  • The creator’s reported interest in building alternatives to Microsoft Office-style apps and possibly other subscription software

  • Subscription fatigue and whether smaller AI-assisted competitors can put pressure on Adobe, Microsoft and other established software companies

  • Sorg’s own experiments using AI coding tools to build internal project-management software

ArtCraft / FilmCraft:
https://getartcraft.com/apps/filmcraft

Background:
https://gizmodo.com/someone-vibe-coded-a-free-knockoff-of-adobe-creative-suite-2000823322

Microsoft Office alternatives:
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-office/creator-of-free-adobe-clones-unveils-open-source-microsoft-office-excel-powerpoint-and-word-replications-autodesk-tools-and-other-subscription-based-services-may-come-next

Apple HomeView: Who Is the $299 Smart Display For?

Dave breaks down Apple’s new home-focused announcements, including updates involving Apple TV, HomePod mini, Siri AI and the new Apple HomeView.

The HomeView discussion focuses on its square display, Apple-style interface, home placement, FaceTime functionality and ability to recognize different household members. That last feature leads to one of the episode’s best practical questions: if a shared HomeView can know who is looking at it, why can’t a family iPad do the same thing?

The bigger question is price. At $299 before some mounting options, does HomeView solve enough problems to become a normal household device—or is this mostly for families already deep inside Apple’s ecosystem?

https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-announced-features-price-release-date/

Katie Finally Discovers Where All Those Dropout Clips Come From

Katie’s Awesome Thing is Dropout, the independent streaming service behind shows she had already been discovering through social clips.

The crew talks about Game Changer, Smarty Pants, Dimension 20, the service’s CollegeHumor roots and why some of the programming works almost as well as an audio experience as it does on video.

For Katie, the revelation was basically: “This is where these shows come from.”

https://www.dropout.tv

800 Episodes of Awesome History

Then it’s time to look backward.

AwesomeCast traces its history to 2010, which means the show has lived through an absurd number of supposedly world-changing technologies.

Among the flashbacks:

  • Sorg’s Google Glass era

  • Talking about 3D printing in the earliest days of the show

  • Google Stadia and wondering whether Google would eventually abandon it

  • Debating Netflix, Roku and cord cutting back in 2011

  • Pebble before smartwatches became normal

  • Early ChatGPT and Midjourney experiments

  • Meerkat and Periscope before live video became another button inside every social platform

  • The chaos of Google+

  • Vine creators and the short-form video era before TikTok

  • Apple Vision discussions

  • Old AwesomeCast clips that continue collecting views and comments years later

The retrospective also turns into a reminder that changes feel incremental while they are happening. Look back across 800 episodes, however, and the difference is enormous.

ChachiSays Video Game Minute

Chachi returns with three quick gaming stories:

Point Your Wrist at Tacos

The T-Bell Compass might be one of the most specifically useful Apple Watch apps AwesomeCast has ever encountered.

Its job is simple: show you the direction of the nearest Taco Bell.

Sorg demonstrates it in the studio, immediately inspiring requests for an In-N-Out version and possibly an entire Pittsburgh Taco Bell rating system.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tbell-compass/id6761598622

“I Need to Collect That Cat”

Cat Collector turns spotting neighborhood cats into a real-world collecting game.

Photograph cats you encounter, add them to the map, see what other cats people have discovered nearby and even turn your finds into iMessage stickers.

Naturally, Sorg has already found himself pulling over because there was a cat he needed to collect.

https://catcollector.app/

Normal Tools: A Site Full of Tiny Useful Things

Normal Tools is basically a digital junk drawer where everything is actually labeled.

The hosts browse tools for image conversion, CSV viewing, QR codes, aspect ratios, projectors, building calculations, game controllers, screens, batteries and much more.

The appeal is straightforward: find the little utility you need, use it, and move on.

https://www.normaltools.com/

Pittsburgh International Airport Keeps Experimenting

The episode closes locally with another look at technology being tested through Pittsburgh International Airport’s innovation efforts.

The hosts discuss robotics that can potentially help monitor terminal conditions—including passenger flow, cleanliness and environmental conditions—along with analytics intended to give airline teams better information during boarding.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1527880259386316&set=pcb.1527880329386309

Supporting Pittsburgh podcasting with the perfect pepperoni pizza:
www.SliceonBroadway.com

]]> AwesomeCast 793: Apple M6 Macs, Grogu & RC Racing https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/39178 17803f03-8d43-4818-abf2-13bc3d4432f9 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed AwesomeCast covering the latest intersections of technology, gaming, gadgets, and geek culture. The show opens with a remembrance of Dolly Parton and her extraordinary charitable legacy before diving into RC cars controlled through full-size racing simulators and Apple’s updated Mac mini and Mac Studio hardware. Dave explains the M6 chip, Thunderbolt 5 clustering, and why running AI locally could become increasingly attractive for businesses and creators. Chachi takes us inside Chicago’s Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit and delivers gaming news on Kingdom Hearts 4, Mattel Game Studios, and the latest GTA VI leaks. Katie opens a box full of 3D-printed Dungeon Crawler Carl collectibles, while the crew celebrates 35 years of Linux. Plus: Transformers invades Minecraft, Hasbro creates a $600 interactive Grogu, the Nature Calls restroom finder launches, Pittsburgh International Airport gets a gaming lounge, and Disney characters are being paired with NFL teams. Get geeky. Get awesome. 1:03:11 no <p>Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back for another round of geeky tech, gadgets, games, collectibles, and Pittsburgh happenings. The episode opens on a somber note with a tribute to Dolly Parton and the impact of her philanthropy, including her work supporting childhood literacy.</p> <p>Then the crew gets into everything from simulated RC racing and Apple’s latest Macs to a life-size Grogu, Linux history, Pokémon fossils, GTA VI leaks, and gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport.</p> <p><strong>Topics discussed include:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Remembering Dolly Parton</strong> – The crew reflects on Parton’s passing, her charitable legacy, her support of literacy programs, and the positive impact she made far beyond entertainment.</li> <li> <strong>RC racing meets full-size driving simulators</strong> – Sorg discovers first-person RC car racing setups that combine tiny vehicles, onboard cameras, and full simulator rigs. The conversation explores CloudRC, RC aircraft, and whether experiences like this could become the next arcade, mall, or Dave &amp; Buster’s attraction.</li> <li> <strong>Apple updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio</strong> – Dave breaks down Apple’s new Mac hardware, including the M6 chip, pricing, local AI performance, and the ability to combine machines over Thunderbolt 5. The crew discusses why local AI processing could become increasingly important for businesses dealing with cloud costs, privacy, and sensitive data.</li> <li> <strong>Pokémon Fossils invade Chicago</strong> – Chachi reports from the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum, where fossils inspired by the games are compared with real paleontology. The exhibit even includes Pokémon GO bonuses and limited merchandise.</li> <li> <strong>Dungeon Crawler Carl and 3D printing</strong> – Katie opens her mysterious box of 3D-printed creations from Chachi’s Plastic Fun Time shop, including Dungeon Crawler Carl characters, ornaments, magnets, Pokémon-inspired pieces, the infamous Rock Lobster, and more.</li> <li> <strong>Linux turns 35</strong> – Dave traces the unlikely chain of events connecting AT&amp;T antitrust action, UNIX, GNU, Linus Torvalds, and the operating system that became one of the foundations of modern computing. There’s even a bonus discussion about Linux running on a Sega 32X.</li> <li> <strong>Kingdom Hearts expands</strong> – Chachi’s Video Game Minute covers a 2027 release window for <em>Kingdom Hearts 4</em> and a planned animated <em>Kingdom Hearts</em> series for Disney+.</li> <li> <strong>Mattel builds its own game studio</strong> – Mattel is expanding its internal video game operation with hundreds of developers and new games based on properties including UNO and Hot Wheels.</li> <li> <strong>GTA VI leaks and the digital ownership fight</strong> – The show looks at reported leaks of <em>Grand Theft Auto VI</em> material tied to protests over digital-only game distribution and the broader debate over whether players actually own their digital purchases.</li> <li> <strong>Transformers comes to Minecraft</strong> – Sorg and Katie explore the Transformers content available through the Minecraft Marketplace, including G1-inspired characters, story-based gameplay, combat modes, and plenty of temptation for Transformers fans.</li> <li> <strong>A nearly life-size Ultimate Grogu</strong> – Hasbro Pulse has a roughly 14.6-inch animatronic Grogu featuring movement, sounds, multiple interaction modes, cosplay-friendly settings, and a $599.99 price tag.</li> <li> <strong>Nature Calls restroom finder launches</strong> – The crowdsourced restroom-finding app discussed on an earlier AwesomeCast is now available, helping users locate bathrooms, water fountains, porta-potties, and other facilities.</li> <li> <strong>Gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport</strong> – Sorg checks out Gameway, a gaming lounge at Pittsburgh International Airport offering video games, snacks, drinks, and another option for travelers with time before a flight.</li> <li> <strong>Disney characters meet NFL teams</strong> – Disney and the NFL have teamed up for team-specific character merchandise. The Pittsburgh Steelers get Pete, while other combinations include Captain America with the Patriots, Thor with the Vikings, Darth Vader with the Raiders, and more.</li> </ul> <p>The crew also checks in on their recent Pittsburgh Shootout adventures and previews more of what’s happening around the Sorgatron Media universe.</p> <p><strong>RC Racing / CloudRC</strong><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db2l4aVjpRO/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db2l4aVjpRO/</a><br> <a href="https://store.cloudrc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://store.cloudrc.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Plastic Fun Time 3D Prints</strong><br> <a href="https://plasticfuntime.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://plasticfuntime.etsy.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Apple Mac mini / Mac Studio Updates</strong><br> <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-m6-and-m5-ultra-mac-mini-mac-studio/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-m6-and-m5-ultra-mac-mini-mac-studio/</a></p> <p><strong>35 Years of Linux</strong><br> <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-was-announced-by-linus-torvalds-35-years-ago-today-humble-os-started-with-10-000-lines-of-code-but-has-now-grown-to-40-million-dominates-global-infrastructure" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-was-announced-by-linus-torvalds-35-years-ago-today-humble-os-started-with-10-000-lines-of-code-but-has-now-grown-to-40-million-dominates-global-infrastructure</a></p> <p><strong>Kingdom Hearts Announcements</strong><br> <a href="https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/games-d23-digital-entertainment/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/games-d23-digital-entertainment/</a></p> <p><strong>Mattel Game Studios</strong><br> <a href="https://kotaku.com/the-toy-maker-behind-barbie-and-hot-wheels-wants-to-make-its-own-video-games-2000724968" rel="nofollow noopener">https://kotaku.com/the-toy-maker-behind-barbie-and-hot-wheels-wants-to-make-its-own-video-games-2000724968</a></p> <p><strong>GTA VI Leak Story</strong><br> <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/hacker-leaks-gta-vi-gameplay-and-map-to-protest-digital-only-release-claims-pre-orders-are-a-legacy-of-physical-game-releases" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/hacker-leaks-gta-vi-gameplay-and-map-to-protest-digital-only-release-claims-pre-orders-are-a-legacy-of-physical-game-releases</a></p> <p><strong>Transformers Minecraft</strong><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056475313409694" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056475313409694</a></p> <p><strong>Nature Calls Restroom Finder – iOS</strong><br> <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-toilets-nature-calls-run/id6790583853" rel="nofollow noopener">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-toilets-nature-calls-run/id6790583853</a></p> <p><strong>Ultimate Grogu</strong><br> <a href="https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/star-wars-ultimate-grogu/G44835S00" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/star-wars-ultimate-grogu/G44835S00</a></p> <p><strong>Pittsburgh Airport Gameway</strong><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcbcVbCBU34/?igsi=MTJweXZ1N2N4cTZ1dg==" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcbcVbCBU34/?igsi=MTJweXZ1N2N4cTZ1dg==</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1089385550715987" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/reel/1089385550715987</a></p> <p><strong>Disney x Pittsburgh Steelers</strong><br> <a href="https://www.nflshop.com/pittsburgh-steelers/disney/t-36604861+c-1202616796+z-8-2894738209?ab=%7Bwt-static%5C_graphic%7D%7Bpt-TLP%7D%7Bal-HMB%7D%7Bct-Pittsburgh%5C_Steelers%5C_disney%7D" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.nflshop.com/pittsburgh-steelers/disney/t-36604861+c-1202616796+z-8-2894738209?ab=%7Bwt-static\_graphic%7D%7Bpt-TLP%7D%7Bal-HMB%7D%7Bct-Pittsburgh\_Steelers\_disney%7D</a></p> Michael Sorg, Sorg, Katie Dudas, Dave Podnar, technology podcast, Pittsburgh podcast, Pittsburgh technology, Apple, Apple M6, M6 chip, Mac mini, Mac Studio, local AI, artificial intelligence, Thunderbolt 5, CloudRC, RC racing, RC cars, racing simulator, Linux, Linux 35th anniversary, Linus Torvalds, UNIX, Pokemon, Pokemon Fossil Museum, Field Museum Chicago, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Plastic Fun Time, 3D printing, Kingdom Hearts 4, Kingdom Hearts Disney Plus, Mattel Game Studios, Hot Wheels, UNO, GTA VI, GTA 6, Rockstar Games, Minecraft, Transformers Minecraft, Transformers, Grogu, Ultimate Grogu, Hasbro Pulse, Star Wars, Nature Calls app, bathroom finder app, Pittsburgh International Airport, Gameway, airport gaming, Disney NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dolly Parton Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back for another round of geeky tech, gadgets, games, collectibles, and Pittsburgh happenings. The episode opens on a somber note with a tribute to Dolly Parton and the impact of her philanthropy, including her work supporting childhood literacy.

Then the crew gets into everything from simulated RC racing and Apple’s latest Macs to a life-size Grogu, Linux history, Pokémon fossils, GTA VI leaks, and gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport.

Topics discussed include:

  • Remembering Dolly Parton – The crew reflects on Parton’s passing, her charitable legacy, her support of literacy programs, and the positive impact she made far beyond entertainment.
  • RC racing meets full-size driving simulators – Sorg discovers first-person RC car racing setups that combine tiny vehicles, onboard cameras, and full simulator rigs. The conversation explores CloudRC, RC aircraft, and whether experiences like this could become the next arcade, mall, or Dave & Buster’s attraction.
  • Apple updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio – Dave breaks down Apple’s new Mac hardware, including the M6 chip, pricing, local AI performance, and the ability to combine machines over Thunderbolt 5. The crew discusses why local AI processing could become increasingly important for businesses dealing with cloud costs, privacy, and sensitive data.
  • Pokémon Fossils invade Chicago – Chachi reports from the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum, where fossils inspired by the games are compared with real paleontology. The exhibit even includes Pokémon GO bonuses and limited merchandise.
  • Dungeon Crawler Carl and 3D printing – Katie opens her mysterious box of 3D-printed creations from Chachi’s Plastic Fun Time shop, including Dungeon Crawler Carl characters, ornaments, magnets, Pokémon-inspired pieces, the infamous Rock Lobster, and more.
  • Linux turns 35 – Dave traces the unlikely chain of events connecting AT&T antitrust action, UNIX, GNU, Linus Torvalds, and the operating system that became one of the foundations of modern computing. There’s even a bonus discussion about Linux running on a Sega 32X.
  • Kingdom Hearts expands – Chachi’s Video Game Minute covers a 2027 release window for Kingdom Hearts 4 and a planned animated Kingdom Hearts series for Disney+.
  • Mattel builds its own game studio – Mattel is expanding its internal video game operation with hundreds of developers and new games based on properties including UNO and Hot Wheels.
  • GTA VI leaks and the digital ownership fight – The show looks at reported leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI material tied to protests over digital-only game distribution and the broader debate over whether players actually own their digital purchases.
  • Transformers comes to Minecraft – Sorg and Katie explore the Transformers content available through the Minecraft Marketplace, including G1-inspired characters, story-based gameplay, combat modes, and plenty of temptation for Transformers fans.
  • A nearly life-size Ultimate Grogu – Hasbro Pulse has a roughly 14.6-inch animatronic Grogu featuring movement, sounds, multiple interaction modes, cosplay-friendly settings, and a $599.99 price tag.
  • Nature Calls restroom finder launches – The crowdsourced restroom-finding app discussed on an earlier AwesomeCast is now available, helping users locate bathrooms, water fountains, porta-potties, and other facilities.
  • Gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport – Sorg checks out Gameway, a gaming lounge at Pittsburgh International Airport offering video games, snacks, drinks, and another option for travelers with time before a flight.
  • Disney characters meet NFL teams – Disney and the NFL have teamed up for team-specific character merchandise. The Pittsburgh Steelers get Pete, while other combinations include Captain America with the Patriots, Thor with the Vikings, Darth Vader with the Raiders, and more.

The crew also checks in on their recent Pittsburgh Shootout adventures and previews more of what’s happening around the Sorgatron Media universe.

RC Racing / CloudRC
https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db2l4aVjpRO/
https://store.cloudrc.com/

Plastic Fun Time 3D Prints
https://plasticfuntime.etsy.com/

Apple Mac mini / Mac Studio Updates
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-m6-and-m5-ultra-mac-mini-mac-studio/

35 Years of Linux
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-was-announced-by-linus-torvalds-35-years-ago-today-humble-os-started-with-10-000-lines-of-code-but-has-now-grown-to-40-million-dominates-global-infrastructure

Kingdom Hearts Announcements
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/games-d23-digital-entertainment/

Mattel Game Studios
https://kotaku.com/the-toy-maker-behind-barbie-and-hot-wheels-wants-to-make-its-own-video-games-2000724968

GTA VI Leak Story
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/hacker-leaks-gta-vi-gameplay-and-map-to-protest-digital-only-release-claims-pre-orders-are-a-legacy-of-physical-game-releases

Transformers Minecraft
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056475313409694

Nature Calls Restroom Finder – iOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-toilets-nature-calls-run/id6790583853

Ultimate Grogu
https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/star-wars-ultimate-grogu/G44835S00

Pittsburgh Airport Gameway
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcbcVbCBU34/?igsi=MTJweXZ1N2N4cTZ1dg==
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1089385550715987

Disney x Pittsburgh Steelers
https://www.nflshop.com/pittsburgh-steelers/disney/t-36604861+c-1202616796+z-8-2894738209?ab=%7Bwt-static\_graphic%7D%7Bpt-TLP%7D%7Bal-HMB%7D%7Bct-Pittsburgh\_Steelers\_disney%7D

]]> Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back for another round of geeky tech, gadgets, games, collectibles, and Pittsburgh happenings. The episode opens on a somber note with a tribute to Dolly Parton and the impact of her philanthropy, including her work supporting childhood literacy.

Then the crew gets into everything from simulated RC racing and Apple’s latest Macs to a life-size Grogu, Linux history, Pokémon fossils, GTA VI leaks, and gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport.

Topics discussed include:

  • Remembering Dolly Parton – The crew reflects on Parton’s passing, her charitable legacy, her support of literacy programs, and the positive impact she made far beyond entertainment.
  • RC racing meets full-size driving simulators – Sorg discovers first-person RC car racing setups that combine tiny vehicles, onboard cameras, and full simulator rigs. The conversation explores CloudRC, RC aircraft, and whether experiences like this could become the next arcade, mall, or Dave & Buster’s attraction.
  • Apple updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio – Dave breaks down Apple’s new Mac hardware, including the M6 chip, pricing, local AI performance, and the ability to combine machines over Thunderbolt 5. The crew discusses why local AI processing could become increasingly important for businesses dealing with cloud costs, privacy, and sensitive data.
  • Pokémon Fossils invade Chicago – Chachi reports from the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum, where fossils inspired by the games are compared with real paleontology. The exhibit even includes Pokémon GO bonuses and limited merchandise.
  • Dungeon Crawler Carl and 3D printing – Katie opens her mysterious box of 3D-printed creations from Chachi’s Plastic Fun Time shop, including Dungeon Crawler Carl characters, ornaments, magnets, Pokémon-inspired pieces, the infamous Rock Lobster, and more.
  • Linux turns 35 – Dave traces the unlikely chain of events connecting AT&T antitrust action, UNIX, GNU, Linus Torvalds, and the operating system that became one of the foundations of modern computing. There’s even a bonus discussion about Linux running on a Sega 32X.
  • Kingdom Hearts expands – Chachi’s Video Game Minute covers a 2027 release window for Kingdom Hearts 4 and a planned animated Kingdom Hearts series for Disney+.
  • Mattel builds its own game studio – Mattel is expanding its internal video game operation with hundreds of developers and new games based on properties including UNO and Hot Wheels.
  • GTA VI leaks and the digital ownership fight – The show looks at reported leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI material tied to protests over digital-only game distribution and the broader debate over whether players actually own their digital purchases.
  • Transformers comes to Minecraft – Sorg and Katie explore the Transformers content available through the Minecraft Marketplace, including G1-inspired characters, story-based gameplay, combat modes, and plenty of temptation for Transformers fans.
  • A nearly life-size Ultimate Grogu – Hasbro Pulse has a roughly 14.6-inch animatronic Grogu featuring movement, sounds, multiple interaction modes, cosplay-friendly settings, and a $599.99 price tag.
  • Nature Calls restroom finder launches – The crowdsourced restroom-finding app discussed on an earlier AwesomeCast is now available, helping users locate bathrooms, water fountains, porta-potties, and other facilities.
  • Gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport – Sorg checks out Gameway, a gaming lounge at Pittsburgh International Airport offering video games, snacks, drinks, and another option for travelers with time before a flight.
  • Disney characters meet NFL teams – Disney and the NFL have teamed up for team-specific character merchandise. The Pittsburgh Steelers get Pete, while other combinations include Captain America with the Patriots, Thor with the Vikings, Darth Vader with the Raiders, and more.

The crew also checks in on their recent Pittsburgh Shootout adventures and previews more of what’s happening around the Sorgatron Media universe.

RC Racing / CloudRC
https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db2l4aVjpRO/
https://store.cloudrc.com/

Plastic Fun Time 3D Prints
https://plasticfuntime.etsy.com/

Apple Mac mini / Mac Studio Updates
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-m6-and-m5-ultra-mac-mini-mac-studio/

35 Years of Linux
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-was-announced-by-linus-torvalds-35-years-ago-today-humble-os-started-with-10-000-lines-of-code-but-has-now-grown-to-40-million-dominates-global-infrastructure

Kingdom Hearts Announcements
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/games-d23-digital-entertainment/

Mattel Game Studios
https://kotaku.com/the-toy-maker-behind-barbie-and-hot-wheels-wants-to-make-its-own-video-games-2000724968

GTA VI Leak Story
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/hacker-leaks-gta-vi-gameplay-and-map-to-protest-digital-only-release-claims-pre-orders-are-a-legacy-of-physical-game-releases

Transformers Minecraft
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056475313409694

Nature Calls Restroom Finder – iOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-toilets-nature-calls-run/id6790583853

Ultimate Grogu
https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/star-wars-ultimate-grogu/G44835S00

Pittsburgh Airport Gameway
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcbcVbCBU34/?igsi=MTJweXZ1N2N4cTZ1dg==
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1089385550715987

Disney x Pittsburgh Steelers
https://www.nflshop.com/pittsburgh-steelers/disney/t-36604861+c-1202616796+z-8-2894738209?ab=%7Bwt-static\_graphic%7D%7Bpt-TLP%7D%7Bal-HMB%7D%7Bct-Pittsburgh\_Steelers\_disney%7D

]]> AwesomeCast 757: Simpsons Invade Fortnite + Apple’s Bizarre New Gadget https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/39000 a58a8334-6f77-4e83-b9a7-50971590cae2 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Apple turns heads with a $150–$230 knit iPhone “Pocket” sling (yes, really), Fortnite drops a full Simpsons takeover with Springfield Island and Sidekicks, and we recap our live production at Pittsburgh’s Robotics & AI Discovery Day (AI corrosion-detection drones over the Three Rivers). We also mark 10 years of iPad Pro, preview PIT’s new terminal, and run through Chachi’s Video Game Minute headlines. Links in notes. Subscribe for weekly tech + gadget talk from Pittsburgh’s AwesomeCast. Segments: Apple iPhone sling; Fortnite x The Simpsons; Robotics demo; iPad Pro at 10; PIT terminal; AI browsers; Chachi’s VGM. (Hosts: Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar) 1:09:43 no <p>This week, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar dive into:</p> <p>Apple’s iPhone “Pocket” sling (Issey Miyake) — a 3D-knit, cross-body way to carry your iPhone that channels the designer behind Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks. Is this fashion-meets-tech or iPod Socks 2.0?&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p>Fortnite’s Springfield takeover — an entire Simpsons-styled map, Battle Pass skins, and Sidekicks (pet-like companions). We compare Crew pricing to Game Pass and why this might be the cheapest way to stay current.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p>Robotics &amp; AI Discovery Day — we produced a rooftop live demo with SKA Robotics showing AI-assisted corrosion detection on local bridges. Here’s what worked, what wind ruined, and why this matters for infrastructure. Watch the talks via PRN.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p>iPad Pro at 10 — the unrealized potential vs. real-world utility (monitors, comics, control apps) from a decade-old device that still pulls its weight.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p>Pittsburgh International’s new terminal — what’s changing for travelers, especially those checking oversized gear.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p>Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Zelda filming news, GTA 6 date chatter, RDR2 sales movement, Switch 2 momentum. (As heard in-show.)&nbsp; </p> <p>AI browsers &amp; privacy — early takeaways after dog-fooding an agent-powered browser.&nbsp; </p> <p>Watch / Subscribe: Tuesdays, 7pm ET. Tag #AC757 with your thoughts.</p> apple iphone sling, issey miyake iphone pocket, apple 150 dollar iphone bag, iphone accessories 2025, fortnite x the simpsons, fortnite simpsons crossover, springfield island fortnite, fortnite sidekicks update, chachi video game minute, ipad pro 10th anniversary, ipad pro 2025, robotics and ai discovery day pittsburgh, ska robotics, ai corrosion detection, pittsburgh robotics network, pit airport new terminal, pittsburgh international airport, ai browser privacy, michael sorg, dave podnar, awesomecast podcast, awesomecast 757, tech podcast pittsburgh, gadget news 2025, apple news 2025, gaming news 2025, fortnite news, simpsons news, tech trends 2025, wearable tech, mobile gadgets, apple design, smart accessories, live tech podcast, sorgatron media This week, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar dive into:

Apple’s iPhone “Pocket” sling (Issey Miyake) — a 3D-knit, cross-body way to carry your iPhone that channels the designer behind Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks. Is this fashion-meets-tech or iPod Socks 2.0?   

Fortnite’s Springfield takeover — an entire Simpsons-styled map, Battle Pass skins, and Sidekicks (pet-like companions). We compare Crew pricing to Game Pass and why this might be the cheapest way to stay current.   

Robotics & AI Discovery Day — we produced a rooftop live demo with SKA Robotics showing AI-assisted corrosion detection on local bridges. Here’s what worked, what wind ruined, and why this matters for infrastructure. Watch the talks via PRN.   

iPad Pro at 10 — the unrealized potential vs. real-world utility (monitors, comics, control apps) from a decade-old device that still pulls its weight.   

Pittsburgh International’s new terminal — what’s changing for travelers, especially those checking oversized gear.   

Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Zelda filming news, GTA 6 date chatter, RDR2 sales movement, Switch 2 momentum. (As heard in-show.) 

AI browsers & privacy — early takeaways after dog-fooding an agent-powered browser. 

Watch / Subscribe: Tuesdays, 7pm ET. Tag #AC757 with your thoughts.

]]> This week, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar dive into:

Apple’s iPhone “Pocket” sling (Issey Miyake) — a 3D-knit, cross-body way to carry your iPhone that channels the designer behind Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks. Is this fashion-meets-tech or iPod Socks 2.0?   

Fortnite’s Springfield takeover — an entire Simpsons-styled map, Battle Pass skins, and Sidekicks (pet-like companions). We compare Crew pricing to Game Pass and why this might be the cheapest way to stay current.   

Robotics & AI Discovery Day — we produced a rooftop live demo with SKA Robotics showing AI-assisted corrosion detection on local bridges. Here’s what worked, what wind ruined, and why this matters for infrastructure. Watch the talks via PRN.   

iPad Pro at 10 — the unrealized potential vs. real-world utility (monitors, comics, control apps) from a decade-old device that still pulls its weight.   

Pittsburgh International’s new terminal — what’s changing for travelers, especially those checking oversized gear.   

Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Zelda filming news, GTA 6 date chatter, RDR2 sales movement, Switch 2 momentum. (As heard in-show.) 

AI browsers & privacy — early takeaways after dog-fooding an agent-powered browser. 

Watch / Subscribe: Tuesdays, 7pm ET. Tag #AC757 with your thoughts.

]]> AwesomeCast 755: Lady in the Dashboard https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/38992 822951ef-de23-442b-bcf5-449b9ca57d41 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Tech, travel, and a touch of Pittsburgh flair! Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar take you inside the brand-new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, share how to build your own 24/7 streaming channel with OBS + VLC, and break down the biggest Adobe MAX 2025 AI announcements. We talk whether 8K TVs even matter, the surprisingly useful iOS Vehicle Motion Cues, and what it’s really like using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser. 59:37 no <p>Tech, travel, and a touch of Pittsburgh flair!<br> Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar take you inside the brand-new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, share how to build your own 24/7 streaming channel with OBS + VLC, and break down the biggest Adobe MAX 2025 AI announcements. We talk whether 8K TVs even matter, the surprisingly useful iOS Vehicle Motion Cues, and what it’s really like using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser.</p> <p>Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, EB Games’ comeback, and a Taco Bell 50K run you have to hear to believe.</p> <p>🛫 Links + extras: <a href="https://www.sorgatronmedia.com/blog/awesomecast-755-pittsburgh-airport-ai-obs-stream-madness" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sorgatronmedia.com/blog/awesomecast-755-pittsburgh-airport-ai-obs-stream-madness</a></p> pittsburgh international airport, pit airport terminal, airport technology, adobe max 2025, adobe ai tools, photoshop generative fill, premiere ai masking, topaz upscaler, obs tutorial, obs vlc playlist, 24/7 youtube stream, live streaming setup, chatgpt atlas, openai browser, ai productivity tools, 8k tv study, 4k vs 8k, iOS vehicle motion cues, apple accessibility, motion sickness fix, eb games, taco bell dc 50k, chachis video game minute, halo remaster, counter strike skins, indy wrestling stream, awesomecast podcast, michael sorg, dave podnar, pittsburgh tech podcast, technology news, ai video editing, pittsburgh creators, slice on broadway, sorgatron media Tech, travel, and a touch of Pittsburgh flair!
Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar take you inside the brand-new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, share how to build your own 24/7 streaming channel with OBS + VLC, and break down the biggest Adobe MAX 2025 AI announcements. We talk whether 8K TVs even matter, the surprisingly useful iOS Vehicle Motion Cues, and what it’s really like using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser.

Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, EB Games’ comeback, and a Taco Bell 50K run you have to hear to believe.

🛫 Links + extras: https://www.sorgatronmedia.com/blog/awesomecast-755-pittsburgh-airport-ai-obs-stream-madness

]]> Tech, travel, and a touch of Pittsburgh flair!
Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar take you inside the brand-new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, share how to build your own 24/7 streaming channel with OBS + VLC, and break down the biggest Adobe MAX 2025 AI announcements. We talk whether 8K TVs even matter, the surprisingly useful iOS Vehicle Motion Cues, and what it’s really like using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser.

Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, EB Games’ comeback, and a Taco Bell 50K run you have to hear to believe.

🛫 Links + extras: https://www.sorgatronmedia.com/blog/awesomecast-755-pittsburgh-airport-ai-obs-stream-madness

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