Mini AwesomeCast

Episodes

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   Awesomecast 264: Facebook M is for Making It

   This week on Awesomecast 264, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Time for the Awesome Thing Of The Week and Chilla's telling us about Amazon Prime offline video on iPhone and iPad....

   Sep 1, 2015
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   AwesomeCast 254:Americaâ??s Darling Snapchats

   This week on Awesomecast 254, we talk awesome things in technology, including: hecking out the Awesome Thing Of The Week. Chilla has been thinking long and hard about the new MacBook and all its dongles. Chilla's MacBook Pro is so new it doesn't even have stickers on it yet! Tune in to hear his...

   Jun 23, 2015
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   Mini-AwesomeCast: Amazon one-hour Prime with Local Stores

   When could you see it in your neighborhood? Source: Amazon one-hour Prime delivery service now includes local stores | The Verge http://ow.ly/Neo7x Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher for Audio and Youtube for Video.

   May 21, 2015
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   Mini-AwesomeCast: Google Tone

   But who's going to use it? Source: New Chrome extension lets you share links with sounds | The Verge http://ow.ly/NaMW4 Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher for Audio and Youtube for Video.

   May 20, 2015
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   Mini-AwesomeCast: Steve Jobs Movie Teaser

   The Aaron Sorkin's take on the Apple genius gets its first teaser. Source: First Steve Jobs trailer shows Michael Fassbender as the Apple founder | The Verge http://ow.ly/N5bt7 Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher for Audio and Youtube for Video

   May 19, 2015
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   Mini-AwesomeCast: ThinkUp to Twitter Better

   ThinkUp has multiple account support. And Sorg is very excited. Find out why. Check out ThinkUp.com for a free trial. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher for Audio and Youtube for Video

   May 15, 2015
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   Mini-AwesomeCast: Wolfram Image Search

   But is it any better than Google and other options? Source: Wolfram has created a website that will identify any image you throw at it | The Verge http://ow.ly/MWd8 Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

   May 14, 2015
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   Mini-AwesomeCast: Verizon Acquires AOL

   It's not just about dial up connections and "You Got Mail" Source: Verizon Likely To Retain TechCrunch And Engadget - BuzzFeed News http://ow.ly/MTn59 Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

   May 13, 2015
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   Mini-AwesomeCast: Archie Reboots via Kickstarter

   Archie Comics looks to Kickstarter for their reboot. Our comic book expert weighs in. Source: Archie Comics turns to Kickstarter to fund their rebooted universe | Polygon http://ow.ly/MQmc8 Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

   May 12, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Order Food from Google

    It just got a little easier to never talk to someone while ordering food to come to your house. Source: Now you can order food from Google search results http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/8/8572123/google-search-results-order-food Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    May 8, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Google Fi Drops Voice

    Source: Google's cellular service makes you ditch key Voice features http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/06/project-fi-requires-dropping-voice-features/ Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    May 7, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: A Richer Amazon for Gadgets

    Enjoy Technology hopes to help with your personal helper with your new tech! Source: Former Apple retail chief takes on Amazon with personalized gadget delivery http://ow.ly/MAgBt Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    May 6, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Comcast Meets Periscope

    Comcast is aping the Meerkat and Periscope on your cable box? Source: Comcast brings Periscope-style live streams to the cable box http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/4/8544747/comcast-xfinity-share-tv-live-streams Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    May 5, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: No More Secret

    Secret has disappeared from the anonymity app landscape. Yik Yak was already dropping. Is anonymity dead? Source: Secret Shuts Down Because Anonymity Makes People Mean http://www.wired.com/2015/04/secret-shuts-down/?mbid=nl_042915 Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    Apr 30, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: iOS and Android Apps for Your Windows 10

    From Build 2015, Microsoft announces the "easy" way to port your apps. Will this help get developers on board? Source: Huge news: Windows 10 can run reworked Android and iOS apps http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/29/8511439/microsoft-windows-10-android-ios-apps-bridges Subscribe on iTunes for Audio...

    Apr 30, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: iPads Ground American Airlines

    Are we depending on iPad technology too much if it grounds a segment of an airlines? Source: iPad app issue grounds 'a few dozen' American Airlines flights http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/28/8511993/ipad-issue-grounds-american-airlines-737s Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    Apr 29, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Tamagotchi on AppleWatch

    Now you can use your fancy new 2015 tech on your wrist to relive the fun of 1996. Source: Now Tamagotchi can nag you from your Apple Watch http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/28/8507191/tamagotchi-apple-watch-app Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    Apr 28, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Telltale Games on Marvel Comics

    It's announced Telltale Games will do Marvel Comics-based games! Source: Telltale is making Marvel video games http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/23/8486381/telltale-marvel-video-games Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    Apr 24, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Google's Project Fi

    Google's new mobile phone service is launching. How does this compare with the current offerings? Source: Project Fi: all the news on Google's plan to remake the wireless industry http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/22/8471469/google-fi-all-the-news-on-the-search-giants-plan-to-remake-the Subscribe on...

    Apr 23, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Mobile Friendly Google

    Google is pushing mobile friendly sites to the top for mobile users. Is this a forward move or a pain for developers? Source: Google starts boosting 'mobile-friendly' sites in smartphone search results…

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    Apr 22, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: The Screen Savers Return!

    The show that inspired a generation of tech heads and creators is coming back! Such good news! How did Screen Savers influence you? Source: The New Screen Savers to Launch May 2nd! http://twit.tv/2015/04/19/new-screen-savers-launch-may-2nd Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    Apr 21, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Net Neutrality: The Game

    A video game based on Net Neutrality Source: Net neutrality is now a video game http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/16/8429991/404sight-retro-yeti-net-neutrality-video-game Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    Apr 17, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Twitter's New Front Page

    Twitter.com gets a new front page. The Verge finds butts. But is this going to help people understand and join? Source: Twitter's new front page advertises news sources, tech reporters, and butts http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/16/8425895/twitter-front-page-butt-pictures-and-horse-squirrels...

    Apr 16, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Hearthstone on iPhone/Android

    Heathstone is on iPhone! Just in time for Sorg as he's brand new to the game! How does it hold up on the small screen? Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video

    Apr 15, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Amazon Predicts

    Source: Amazon's web services are smart enough to make predictions http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/11/amazon-machine-learning/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget&ncid=rss_semi Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Apr 14, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCat: You Do Not Need the AppleWatch

    Today the AppleWatch launches! And you don't need one with the rise of Pebble, AndroidWear's iPhone support imminent, and so many other alternatives that may fit you! From this show: Burg Watch http://burgsmartwatches.com/ AndroidWear http://www.android.com/wear/ Pebble Watch…

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    Apr 10, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Mortal Kombat X Mobile First Impressions

    Mortal Kombat X is out on mobile a week ahead of it's console version. Sorg gives his first impressions. Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Apr 9, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Translations

    Skype Translation is adding languages. My 90+ year old Great Uncle is using Google to brush up on his homeland's Lithuanian language. A brave new world. Source: Skype's real-time translator now speaks Italian and Chinese...

    Apr 8, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: April Fools Productivity

    How can you use April Fools for product market research? Ask this maker of an iPhone adapter for iPhone. Source: The Smart Boy turns the iPhone 6 Plus into a working Game Boy http://www.theverge.com/tldr/2015/4/3/8339789/smart-boy-iphone-6-plus-game-boy-nintendo Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and...

    Apr 7, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Riff

    Riff is the latest app from Facebook. It lets you take video and let others add to it. But will it catch on? Source: Riff: Make Videos with Friends http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2015/04/riff-make-videos-with-friends/ My Riff https://www.321riff.com/composition/ABLvRC8xlC/whatcha-eatin Subscribe on...

    Apr 3, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Comcast Blazing 2Gbps

    Comcast is raising the bandwith game in Atlanta. But how much can the rest of us see? Source: Comcast leapfrogs Google Fiber with new 2Gbps internet service http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/2/8330267/comcast-2gbps-gigabit-pro-broadband Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Apr 2, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Spartan Gets Touchy

    Spartan is coming, and the first try out is in Windows 10 Technical Preview. Check out some of the new bells and whistles that are going to replace Internet Explorer. Source: A closer look at Project Spartan, Microsoft's Internet Explorer killer...

    Apr 1, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Jay-Z's Tidal Wave

    Tidal has announced exclusives and a lower price for their quality music service. But are we seeing the music industry turning into the Netflix era? Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 31, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Periscope Video Streaming

    Periscope is out! We take a look at it as we broadcast the recordings live! Check it out at Periscope.tv Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 27, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Facebook Messenger Explodes

    The story from F8 is Messenger and it's reaching out and extending into other non-Facebook applications. Source: In Facebook's family of apps, Messenger is the new golden child http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/25/8292229/facebook-messenger-platform-line-wechat Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and...

    Mar 26, 2015
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    Mini-AwesomeCast: Pony Express by Google

    Google wants you to send "mail" and pay your bills from inside Gmail. Source: Google's 'Pony Express' will reportedly let you pay bills right from Gmail http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/24/8285059/google-pony-express-pay-bills-from-gmail Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 25, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Instagram Layout Release

    Instagram releases a companion collage app. Does this mean the end of all the pretenders? Source: Instagram built a brand-new app to make photo collages Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 24, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Magic Leap's First Person Shooter

    Magic Leap released a demo video of an augmented reality shooter. Is it for real? Source: Magic Leap shows off augmented reality shooter that looks too good to be true http://www.polygon.com/2015/3/19/8260407/magic-leap-ar-shooter-google Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 20, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Virtual Reality Room

    Virginia Tech has dedicated a whole room to virtual reality with Oculus VR and a special 3D audio technique. You have to see it! Source: Welcome to Virginia Tech's giant virtual reality room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2viFCKPl7CE Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 19, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Windows 10 for Pirates!

    Microsoft says they'll even let pirated copies upgrade to Windows 10. But it's not just for known piraters. Source: Windows 10 will be free for some software pirates http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/18/8241023/windows-10-free-for-software-pirates

    Mar 18, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Nintendo's Next Step

    Nintendo has announced the upcoming "NX" console is in the works, and an upcoming membership ecosystem encompassing their consoles and mobile devices with DeNA coming up. What could be in the works for Mario's parent company? Source: Nintendo isn't giving up on consoles, promises to unveil a…

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    Mar 17, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Meerkat Video Streaming

    This week, the big wigs in tech are going wild for Meerkat, and app to easily stream instant video via your iPhone and out to Twitter. Source: Meerkat App http://meerkat.co Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 13, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Hootsuite Suggestions App

    Hootsuite keeps reeling me back in. This time with a new app to help me figure out what to tweet about. Source: Hootsuite Suggestions App https://hootsuite.com/products/mobile-apps/suggestions Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 12, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Amazon Exclusives

    Amazon is showcasing Kickstarters and Shark Tank products. Interesting push for the smaller products coming up. Source: Amazon gives Kickstarter brands a new storefront http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/11/8189681/amazon-exclusives-store-kickstarter Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 11, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: The Macbook You Weren't Expecting

    Apple announced a new thin Macbook full of compromises. But are they worth it? And how many dongles will you need? Source: Hands on with new Macbook http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/9/8173685/macbook-retina-display-usb-type-c-hands-on-video Subscribe on iTunes for Audio and Youtube for Video!

    Mar 10, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Investigating Ceres

    NASA is bringing us images soon from another almost-planet in Ceres, a dwarf planet in our asteroid belt. Are you excited about where we've gone with space exploration in recent years? Source: A NASA probe is orbiting a dwarf planet for the first time ever...

    Mar 6, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Nvidia Shield TV

    Nvidia announced it's TV connected version of their Shield devices, and a new Grid service to stream games. What does this do as another entry to play video games? Source: This is Nvidia Shield: a closer look at the 4K Android TV game console...

    Mar 5, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Instagram Expands...for Brands...

    Instagram is moving out some new features and perks for brands and sponsored posts. As much as we wish we had the same access, we can look to Facebook to see where this trend is going... Source: Instagram will now let you upload photo sets, but only if you're a brand...

    Mar 4, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Valve's VR Entry

    Valve is teaming up with HTC to bring us another Virtual Reality headset "powered by Steam". But what is the killer app to make us want it? Source: This is Valve's VR headset, the HTC Vive http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/2/8131793/htc-vive-valve-vr-headset-photos

    Mar 3, 2015
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    Mini AwesomeCast: Vertical Garden

    A Kickstarter in Wyoming is bringing a garden to a winter burdened, urban location. Could this help in other places like our own Pittsburgh? Source: Vertical farm can make 44,000 pounds of tomatoes on the side of a parking lot Subscribe on iTunes for Audio!

    Feb 27, 2015