AwesomeCast 652: Social Media Parasite But The Good Kind
The "AwesomeCast" podcast covers a variety of tech-related topics. In this episode, Katie shares her experience using the Leettus Lavalier Wireless Microphone for iPhones. There's also a discussion about the Whistle pet tracker, a device similar to a Fitbit for pets, offering initial impressions. Katie's gameplay of "Stray," a post-apocalyptic cat game, is highlighted. The hosts also discuss the Hello Kitty Apple Arcade Game. There's a segment on X's impact on website speed. The issue of blank YouTube homepages is explained. The podcast covers new features in the Threads app. Additionally, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's cost-cutting measures post-Redbox acquisition are discussed. Lastly, there's a segment on using AI, like ChatGPT, to help with ADHD.
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Katie used the Leettus Lavalier Wireless Microphone for iPhonehttps://amzn.to/3YCJkBF
First impressions with the Whistle pet tracker, a “Fitbit” for your dog or cat. https://www.whistle.com/
Katie played Stray - The Post Apocolyptic Cat Game. Watch how that went. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ2Q5cyo4n8
Catching up with the Hello Kitty Apple Arcade Gamehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/hello-kitty-island-adventure/id1553505132
X slowing down websites, etc https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/15/x-formerly-twitter-slows-down-access-to-threads-the-new-york-times-bluesky-and-more/
Is Your YouTube Homepage Blank? Here's Why https://www.pcmag.com/news/is-your-youtube-homepage-blank-heres-why
Threads is getting some useful new features https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/9/23825931/meta-threads-custom-alt-text-photos-videos-instagram-dm-mentions
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment cuts costs a year after buying Redbox https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/15/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-entertainment-q2-2023-earnings/
AI for ADHD: How to Make ChatGPT Work for You https://www.additudemag.com/chatgpt-ai-adhd-executive-function-support/amp/?fbclid=IwAR08VGVHTS41cDNiyUXI33SJz86jaRhNgI0WDwxC6LiOYrphy0bjpq1fou0
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