The panel breaks down how AI tools became genuinely useful in everyday workflows, from content production and health tracking to decision-making and trend analysis. Rob shares why Bambu Labs 3D printers represent a turning point in consumer and professional 3D printing, removing friction and making rapid prototyping accessible for creators, engineers, and hobbyists alike.

The episode also covers the evolving role of AI in media creation, concerns around over-reliance and trust, and why human-made content may soon become a premium feature. Intern Mac reflects on changing career paths into media production, while the crew revisits their 2025 tech predictions, holds themselves accountable, and locks in bold forecasts for 2026.

Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, AI competition heating up, Apple Vision Pro speculation, and why “AI inside” may need clearer definitions moving forward.

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 surgery https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/12/vision-pro-used-in-surgery/

Sorg is back from his first ever experience at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and talks about using the MagicBand+ for park access and fun.

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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 streaming desk setup with a USB hub, pegboard for organization, and a pan/tilt/zoom camera on a shelf to provide multiple camera angles. He's planning to start live streaming more in 2023.https://amzn.to/47m2heF https://amzn.to/47onCnw

Podnar got a new Apple Watch Series 9 to replace his older Series 4. The new watch has better battery life, always-on display, and more sensors to provide running metrics.

Sorg is using the newer workout plans in Apple Fitness to plan his workouts.

NASA beamed a test video of a cat ("Taters") into deep space and back using a new laser communication system, achieving a data rate of 267 megabits per second. This was a test of their ability to transmit high bandwidth data over long distances.https://www.engadget.com/nasa-beamed-a-video-of-a-cat-named-taters-from-deep-space-to-earth-175814869.html

The group discussed the new social media platform Blue Sky and how difficult it is to keep up with new platforms. Many platforms don't have APIs available yet to easily cross-post content.

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• We talk about our Awesome Things of the Year!
  • Chilla loves Dongles! Including one that expands his iPad and one that turns any television into a monitor for Windows computers with Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.
  • Cynthia has two awesome things includng her first experience with the Oculus Quest and the  combination of Screentime plus Wifi powerstrip and Gosund smart plugs -- her home and devices now remind or force me to go to bed when she should
  • Carman loves the idea of SNL's Duolingo for Talking to Children as a concept, and that Duolingo is Pittsburgh's first unicorn
  • Uncle Crappy is ready to cut the cord and not miss any of his sports with Hulu and ESPN+
  • Dudders likes the new Snapchat cat detecting feature!



• We look back at our 2019 predictions


• We make predictions for 2020!
  • Carman: Jeff Bezos will recruit more porch pirates to help sell Ring Doorbells.
  • Crappy: We are NOT ready for a secure presidential election.
  • Cynthia: Playstation and Xbox console launches will be duds
  • Dudders: Zuckerberg sells FB. He’s all eff this noise
  • Chilla: PC sales will plummet
  • Sorg: Continued growth of alternative shopping methods. Displacing or moving workers ie. AmazonGo, Self Check outs pushing employees for pickups and grocery delivery, etc.

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Chilla and Sorg are holding down the fort at Sorgatron Media Studios as they bring you this week in tech news, including:

• Of course Chilla is bringing us some Iron Man VR as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week!
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is space - thanks to his viewing of Apollo 11 and the rabbit hole he found himself in.
• Amanda let us know about the Leo AR Camera app that allows you to do cool things with, ironically enough, astronauts and more!
• Burger King is flame broiling more than its burgers.
• A public library in Bethlehem has a hands-on opportunity for podcasters.
• Apple has done a bit this week, including announcing an arcade gaming subscription service!
• AirPods are getting even better.
• Sorg is letting us know about the new Oculus Rift arriving this spring.
• Konami is celebrating 50 years by bringing Castlevania and Contra to consoles - and we couldn't be happier.
• We've talked about AR things that don't exist - like cats and people. Now there's a whole website dedicated to things that don't exist!
• Apple had an event. We're sharing some of the big ticket items that caught our attention.

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Katie, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio joined by John Carman this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Chilla is sharing TiVO's CommercialSkip and the way they're working it for the Super Bowl as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is filming birds (instead of flipping them) with the Bird Photo Booth as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is iCloud files + Apple Clips + iMovie for quick social media edits of some video content - including Episode 429's Pornhub discussion.
• Apple is reportedly working on a subscription gaming service.
• Were you a fan of Farmville back in the day? There's good news. Competitive virtual farming is getting its own esports league!
• After the last episode, Carman apparently found a different Fyre TV that is most definitely not related to Fyre Festival. [NOTE: Link NSFW]
• Facebook has been paying teens $20 a month to access their phones?
• Having trouble with Facebook generating the wrong image for your link? There's a fix for it. Katie is sharing what she recently learned.
• We're sharing some thoughts on the FaceTime bug.
• Someone is trying to recreate Legend of Zelda in DOOM, and needs a hand.
• Amazon has a cute little robot that helps with deliveries.
• Netflix may have raised prices, but Hulu is lowering its basic service price.
• Looking for a way to smoke without being detected? Philter is offering a filter to eliminate smoke and smell.
• Innovation at a slow walking pace.

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Chilla had to update his Sosoon bag while on vacation. He grabbed a RVCA skate backpack!
We’re finding out how much tech Chilla actually carries with him on a daily basis.
Mouses are so old school.
Katie’s Awesome Thing of the Week is Tinder for college students with Tinder U.
Are you a Tinderite?
WWE added some VR options to their recent event, and Sorg had a chance to check it out.
Tustin park is getting a high tech makeover with some help from our friends at MetaMesh.
Our friends at Innovation Works are celebrating 20 years and $78M in investments in Pittsburgh companies.
Amazon Prime is taking away their pre-order discount program for videogames.
Speaking of Amazon, they’re reportedly trying to acquire a movie theater chain.
Someone has a mini drone prototype – for selfies.
There’s a website that will tell you whether or not you were spared by Thanos.
Target is selling an Oregon Trail video game that runs circles around the original game, but is designed to look old.
Facebook is removing over 5000 ad targeting options to prevent discriminatory advertising.
Is Facebook Ads leveling out and mimicking traditional marketing?
Logitech has a vertical mouse?
BMW has a flying motorcycle concept.

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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Sorg, Chilla, and Katie are in studio this week as Beechview celebrates National Night Out just up the block. This week's topics of discussion include:

Katie brought a friend this week!
Katie is sharing Waze as her Awesome Thing of the Week - because it's been lifesaving for her.
For those who HAVEN'T seen it, there was a train derailment in Pittsburgh - which is one of the reasons Katie is so thankful for Waze.
Chilla is also giving a shout out to the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Port Authority for being on top of things.
Another awesome thing Katie and Sorg use Waze for? Speed zone notifications. Sometimes it's hard to see those signs, and it's helpful.
Chilla is sharing the Sennheiser Memory Mic as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Windows Pro upgrade.
Bonus to Windows Pro = Remote Desktop!
Creation Labs is opening in the Pittsburgh South Hills!
The Pittsburgh Current has a nice feature - with some information about our friends at Sorgatron Media.
Sorg got an e-mail DIRECTLY from the MoviePass CEO, guys!
Parents are hiring Fortnite tutors for their children.
Fortnite added motion control on your mobile device?!?!
Tesla is adding Atari games to its cars - including Pole Position (using the car's steering wheel)!
As if ziplines aren't crazy enough, let's add a VR component to it!
Chilla found a very nice Logitech wireless charger - after he already bought a different one. *womp womp*
Will you be in Pittsburgh this weekend? Stop by Steel City Con and say hi to Katie at the ScareHouse booth.

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Chilla is buying some Xbox stuff when he gets home!
Streaming Xbox to Mac? Chilla’s interested!
Sorg is flying again starting next week – and he has just the VR device for in-flight entertainment.
Sorg is talking some VR options from his in-person discussion at a local event with Schell Games – especially I Expect You To Die.
The reason VR has jumped so much is thanks to cellphones.
Thanks to Brandon for sharing REVVL and a few other options as his Awesome Thing of the Week fan submission.
Nokia is bringing back the Banana Phone and we’re geeking out so much!
Sometimes, 2 megapixels is all you need.
Speaking of Nokia, we’re revisiting the past AGAIN with the Communicator.
The Olympics featured a ton of drones – and it was AMAZING!
Amazon is acquiring Ring. Chilla has thoughts.
Shadow virtualizes a high-end gaming PC on your desktop.
Will Adobe be expanding their cloud to include high-end workstations to help render video, etc.?
Huawei made a Porsche somewhat autonomous – – with a smartphone.
Google Assistant can launch specific tasks in Android apps?
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Our good friend, Zach Rizza is raising money and awareness through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Team Pittsburgh 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon. Check out his fundraiser page at: https://www.crowdrise.com/dsgfpitt2018/fundraiser/zachrizza

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Chilla got a surprise package with Beam, a wearable smart button.
He also loves his "Haikus are easy" shirt from The Flash.
Katie shares with us her new iHome and Canon Printer that uses refillable "Mega Tanks"
Sorg got to use RouteXL.com to get the best route for Christmas cookie deliveries.
Katie is surprised by the amount of apps sold on Christmas Day.
Bobby Cherry shares a video of Mario Kart VR.
Brandon gets us started on the iPhone slow down controversy as we give tips on taking advantage of the $29 battery replacement offer.
Mike Fedor shared with use the first FCC approved distance charging.
Brian Crawford shared with us his Christmas Awesome of the Samsung Dex Doc!
Google Maps will let you know when to get off the bus!
Chilla has some interest in the WiBa wireless doc. But is it too big?
Kodi returns to Xbox with a new Xbox One app. But it's still developing.
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It’s our last episode before our Christmas edition next week, and we’re feeling pretty festive already.
Sorg is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Week. Desert Bus is (finally) on VR!
Chilla has some Android news as his Awesome Thing of the Week with a file-to-file transfer option.
Sorg is discussing just how much data our tech savvy household uses. It’s almost staggering.
There’s a YouTube video from 1999 that talks about Amazon. It’s amazing.
Whiteboard app is coming to Microsoft.
According to Sorg, Nintendo is like the Disney vault of video games.
With games like Animal Crossing, where’s the Legend of Zelda integration for our phones?
Amazon is not happy with Google. Or is that the other way around?
YouTube will no longer be available on Amazon devices?!?!
How about a stripped down blogging tool without social media tools? There’s such a thing to get you back to the basics of blogging, without the bells and whistles.
HP has a wearable computer for VR!
Google updated Google Home to now accept multiple commands. Chilla has been waiting for this day for so long.
Sorg is showing off his teddy bears.
After the show remember to:

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• Operating a seasonal business now requires year round marketing.
• Kennywood is adding a new daytime Halloween attraction, Happy Hauntings.
• Running a business is like running a household, you may want to add a big addition, but you still have to pay the bills.
• Amusement parks are known as much for their food as their rides.
• Kennywood was founded in 1898, the park officially opened in 1899.
• Balancing nostalgia with the contemporary in a theme park.
• Innovating while remembering your roots.
• The value of an engaged fan base.
• Pittsburghers feel a unique bond with Kennywood which is both a blessing and a curse.
• Kennywood has one of last running Noah’s Ark fun house in the world. Nick talks about it’s renovation and bringing back the squishy tongue.
• Nick and Dudders appreciate their super fans on social media.
• New things at Kennywood this summer: Lego Movie 4D (highly recommended by Nick, Scott, and Dudders), VR on Sky Rocket, and Potato Patch poutine.
• Offseason: Happy Hauntings daytime Halloween events, Fright Night, and Holiday Lights running till New Years Eve.

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