Awesomely Thankful Things | AwesomeCast 326

Published: Nov. 23, 2016, 1 a.m.

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  • It's time for Katie's\xa0#AwesomeThingOfTheWeek - Google\xa0will tell you in real time whether a place is busy. Google or Maps integration.
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  • Sorg's\xa0#AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the AI XPRIZE competition we learned about through Ascender and\xa0MIT Enterprise Forum
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  • Chilla's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek is the Koogeek HomeKit compatible SmartPlug.
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  • It's Thanksgiving.\xa0 What are you thankful for in tech?
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  • Katie is thankful for 360 Video and all the new and exciting things it makes happen.
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  • Katie is also thankful for the convenience of Facetime to help her be part of her niece's life even though they live so far away.
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  • Chilla is thankful for Comic Con options in our tri-state area and how they've brought family together.
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  • Sorg is thankful for smaller tech - he used his iPhone and a GoPro to film a friend's wedding without having to haul #pro cameras.
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  • Tesla Motors shared some video of their \xa0Self Driving car experience.\xa0 We're comparing it to the Uber system.
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  • Katie is telling Chilla about a Smart mattress that tracks sleep and has heat and white noise options among other features.
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  • Speaking of Tesla Motors, they're also powering an island using solar energy and power packs.
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  • Airbnb made a cool announcement about "experiences and places" options. \xa0Sorg is talking about it as an option for his travels.
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  • Keep an eye out for the #AwesomeCast @Airbnb #TechTour. ;)
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  • Doom on a #MacBook touch bar is so cool!
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