AwesomeCast 330: A Love Affair With Alexa

Published: Jan. 4, 2017, 2 a.m.

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It's our first episode of 2017. We're getting geeky and techy in our revamped digs. We've got Katie, Chilla, Sorg, and Max in house for on AwesomeCast 330!

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  • We're talking some Alexa with our in-studio guests.
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  • Sorg is sharing how Alexa's "Always Getting Smarter" creeps him out.
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  • Alexa does have a mute button that turns red - so you know when she's listening and when she's not.
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  • Alexa can even call you an Uber!
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  • Alexa also asks to rate her analysis performance - to hone in on your voice commands.
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  • Chilla is concerned Alexa may break up his marriage - because his wife is loving it.
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  • Chilla is using Alexa in conjunction with Siri to maximize his automation.
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  • Max still thinks Siri is better with providing sports scores than Alexa.
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  • Katie is joining the Alexa bandwagon with her Echo Dot.
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  • Katie is doing her Echo Dot unboxing on air!
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  • South Korean robots company has built a real Gundam!
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  • Max is a gamer. Of course he's sharing some awesome game stories.
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  • Chilla recommends the Nexus line of Android tablets. (Or wait 2 months for Samsung announcements.)
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  • Need something do with your old phone? How about turn it into a security camera.
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  • You know we like drones. How about a Snoopy drone?
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  • Like the outdoors but don't want to get lost from your group? We're talking about a bluetooth option.
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  • Katie is sharing a fitness tracker that's a ring instead of a wrist accessory.
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  • Chilla is sharing the news Sorg has been waiting for - his Macbook will have touchscreen capability!
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  • Sorg knew he needed an iPad, but didn't realize he needed THIS much iPad...
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  • Android is getting Mario Run - sometime in the future, and you can sign up for more info now.
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  • Who's still playing Pokemon GO? Sorg slowly raises his hand
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  • Chilla is sharing his thoughts on the Pokemon GO integration with his watch.
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  • Sorg combined his Pokemon GO and Uber. He plays while he's parked (not while he's actually driving).
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  • Katie is discussing the Coffee Meets Bagel dating app and pairings with Yelp and Spotify.
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  • We love to hear from our fans. Hit us up with news! How do you like the new studio set-up?
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After the show remember to:

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

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Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla), Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Max Parker (@GameGuyPGH).

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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! We'll be updating our Patreon in the coming weeks.

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

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