Episode 2736: AwesomeCast 416: Crash Override

Published: Oct. 10, 2018, 3 a.m.

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This week\\u2019s episode brought to you by Comic Book Pitt, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!

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It\'s Krause and Sorg in studio with Chilla coming at us from Studio C as we\'re talking tech. This week\'s topics include:

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  • Sorg is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Week from his travel to Texas over the weekend.
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  • We\'re learning about how to find where source code used for movies comes from thanks to Chilla.
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  • Chilla is sharing the Pixel Slate as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
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  • Krause has a new bluetooth headset from Plantronics. We\'re not talking about the why - just that it\'s a thing.
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  • Pittsburgh is getting a LEGO Store, and it\'s almost ready to open!
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  • There are two types of people who shop at malls: 1) Mall shoppers; and 2) Apple and Microsoft shoppers.
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  • Apple Watch can thank Australia for the Daylight Saving bug heads-up.
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  • You may be able to finally change your username on Playstation Network!
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  • iOS 12 can do effects in FaceTime!
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  • Lenovo allows you to use smart display to add Google Assistant to your kitchen.
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  • There\'s a robot that can install drywall - by itself.
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  • Google had an event. Krause is giving us the high points.
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  • We\'re exploring some fun options for Google Broadcast.
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  • Google Duplex will answer a call for you and will transcribe the call and give you options to interact with the call.
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  • Google Assistant will be able to make an appointment for you starting as early as next month.
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  • Krause got to check out Microsoft Ignite and is sharing a bit of his experience.
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  • We\'re learning about Windows Intune.
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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: Chilla (@chilla), 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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