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Published: April 10, 2019, 5 a.m.

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This week\\u2019s episode brought to you by Bardic Mystery Tour, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!

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There are some new, but familiar faces on the couch this week as Sorg is joined by Krause and Brian to talk about this week\'s tech headlines, including:

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• Brian is sharing some of what he\'s working on these days!
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• Brian is schooling us on how he uses multiple smart devices - in the same room.
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• Brian is sharing how he uses Garmin Speak with Alexa as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
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• Did you know you could actually have a conversation with your smart device?
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• Krause is sharing a smart surge protector power strip as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
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• Sorg\'s Awesome Thing of the Week is from his recent SAE trip. He\'s sharing how a team from Canada modified their plane for snowy conditions.
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• Sorg and Brian both shared Bricksburgh - a LEGO pop-up bar, so of course we have to talk about it.
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• We\'re learning about how SAE is using Facebook Portal for remote access onsite help.
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• A-Train is the AI in Facebook Portal.
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• We\'re talking about how Netflix has killed AirPlay support.
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• Getting older is getting easier because of technology.
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• Brian is sharing how he\'s using a vertical mouse, ergonomic keyboard, and a lumbar pillow from Amazon to counteract the results of his aging process.
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• Google podcast is making in-episode searching easier by transcribing episodes.
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• Microsoft is going to combine Xbox game pass and live into a monthly subscription?
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After the show remember to:

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

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Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we\\u2019ll save you a seat!

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Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we\\u2019re sharing and to join the discussion!

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Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Brian Crawford (@bcrawpgh), Krause (@KrazyKrause), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

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Remember to check out our friends at the River\\u2019s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

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

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