AwesomeCast 757: Simpsons Invade Fortnite + Apple’s Bizarre New Gadget
Apple turns heads with a $150–$230 knit iPhone “Pocket” sling (yes, really), Fortnite drops a full Simpsons takeover with Springfield Island and Sidekicks, and we recap our live production at Pittsburgh’s Robotics & AI Discovery Day (AI corrosion-detection drones over the Three Rivers). We also mark 10 years of iPad Pro, preview PIT’s new terminal, and run through Chachi’s Video Game Minute headlines. Links in notes. Subscribe for weekly tech + gadget talk from Pittsburgh’s AwesomeCast. Segments: Apple iPhone sling; Fortnite x The Simpsons; Robotics demo; iPad Pro at 10; PIT terminal; AI browsers; Chachi’s VGM. (Hosts: Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar)
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Show Notes
This week, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar dive into:
Apple’s iPhone “Pocket” sling (Issey Miyake) — a 3D-knit, cross-body way to carry your iPhone that channels the designer behind Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks. Is this fashion-meets-tech or iPod Socks 2.0?
Fortnite’s Springfield takeover — an entire Simpsons-styled map, Battle Pass skins, and Sidekicks (pet-like companions). We compare Crew pricing to Game Pass and why this might be the cheapest way to stay current.
Robotics & AI Discovery Day — we produced a rooftop live demo with SKA Robotics showing AI-assisted corrosion detection on local bridges. Here’s what worked, what wind ruined, and why this matters for infrastructure. Watch the talks via PRN.
iPad Pro at 10 — the unrealized potential vs. real-world utility (monitors, comics, control apps) from a decade-old device that still pulls its weight.
Pittsburgh International’s new terminal — what’s changing for travelers, especially those checking oversized gear.
Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Zelda filming news, GTA 6 date chatter, RDR2 sales movement, Switch 2 momentum. (As heard in-show.)
AI browsers & privacy — early takeaways after dog-fooding an agent-powered browser.
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