AwesomeCast 766: Adobe Firefly Goes FREE (For Now) + Switch 2 Upgrades + Pittsburgh LEGO Set?!
This week on AwesomeCast 766, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tools and stories shaping tech right now—AI’s growing role in creative work, what “free-for-now” Adobe Firefly means for creators, and the latest chatter around Switch 2 upgrades. Plus: a Pittsburgh LEGO Ideas set worth voting for, a new arcade inside an old church in Duquesne, Rivian delivery van updates, Cat Wars calendar chaos, and a Black History Month spotlight on inventor James West.
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Show Notes
If your feeds feel like they’re equal parts tech news, AI tools, and “wait… is that real?” videos, you’re not alone. In AwesomeCast 766, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar bounce between practical creator tools, gaming industry headlines, and some extremely Pittsburgh local gems.
The “free for now” AI moment
One of the big conversations this week is around Adobe Firefly opening the gates for unlimited image and video generations—at least until mid-March. The crew talks about why companies do this (get you hooked), but also why it’s still worth exploring right now if you’re creating promos, openers, or social clips. 
AI hits gaming: the Project Genie ripple
Chachi’s Video Game Minute drops a bigger question: what happens when generative tools reduce the need for traditional creative labor, and how does the industry react when that shift feels immediate? 
Pittsburgh corner: arcade church + LEGO skyline dreams
On the local front, a new arcade opens inside an old church in Duquesne with a one-time entry fee and a whole lot of machines set to free play—instantly landing on the crew’s “we should go there” list. 
And then there’s the LEGO Ideas “Pittsburgh” build: the skyline, the incline, the vibe… and yes, a “bus in a sinkhole.” The crew makes the case for voting it into existence. 
Gadget pick: Cell2Jack = landline nostalgia, modern convenience
Dudders’ Awesome Thing of the Week is Cell2Jack—letting your cell phone ring through a home handset so you can stop missing calls and bring back that “anyone can answer the house phone” feeling. 
Switch 2 upgrades: worth it or nah?
The crew breaks down what “Switch 2 Editions” even mean in practice (and how pricing/extra content is landing), using Mario Wonder’s multiplayer design as a touchpoint. 
Black History Month spotlight: James West
Podnar’s spotlight highlights inventor James West and how the electret microphone helped make modern microphones small, practical, and everywhere—like, literally in your phone.