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Sleep Tracking, Festival Tech & Toyota’s Woven City | AwesomeCast 723
This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/AwesomeCast
Join Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar as they dive into the latest in tech, gadgets, and geeky goodness on AwesomeCast! This week, we cover cutting-edge sleep tracking apps, a unique festival gadget that keeps you connected with friends, the revival of TweetDeck for BlueSky, and Toyota’s ambitious vision for the future of urban mobility. Plus, we explore AI-powered face swaps, new iPads, and a social media alternative for images and videos.
🔗 Show Links from Our Discussion:
• 🎟 412 Thrive Red Carpet Event: 412thrive.org
• 🎧 Support the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/awesomecast
• 🍕 Podcast Sponsor: Slice on Broadway: sliceonbroadway.com
• 📹 Production Services by Sidekick Media Services: sidekickmediaservices.com
• 🏆 Top Rope Tabletop (Pro Wrestlers Play D&D): indiewrestling.us YouTube
• 🚀 BlueSky Multi-Account TweetDeck Alternative: deck.blue
• 📍 Totem Compass for Festivals: totemlabs.com
• 🚗 Toyota’s Woven City Project: toyota.com
• 🤖 Pika AI Face Swaps & Headshots: pika-ai.com
• 📱 New iPads with M3 Chips: apple.com/ipad
📰 News Stories & Tech We Discussed:
1️⃣ Sleep Tracking with Audio Recording - Sleep Cycle Tracker & Sounds
• This app records your sleep sounds, snoring, coughing, and sleep talking while tracking your sleep cycles.
• Local storage for privacy, no cloud uploads.
• Helps identify sleep apnea, restlessness, and nighttime habits.
• Cost: $40/year subscription with free trial option.
• Link: sleepcycle.com
2️⃣ Festival Must-Have: Totem Compass
• A wearable gadget that helps you locate friends in large events without relying on Wi-Fi or cell networks.
• Uses a mesh network with color-coded indicators for each person in a group.
• Features an SOS mode for emergencies.
• Works in a 1,000-meter range and has 10-24 hours battery life depending on settings.
• Ideal for concerts, amusement parks, or large gatherings.
• Link: totemlabs.com
3️⃣ Bringing Back TweetDeck for BlueSky - Deck.blue
• Deck.blue recreates the TweetDeck experience for BlueSky users.
• Manage up to three BlueSky accounts in one dashboard.
• Features column-based views, notifications, and scheduled posts.
• Free to use with a Patreon option for more features.
• Link: deck.blue
4️⃣ Toyota’s Woven City – The Future of Smart Living
• Toyota’s prototype city in Japan designed for walkability and smart mobility.
• Underground roads for deliveries, AI-powered transportation pods, and no personal vehicles.
• First phase completed in October 2024 with official launch this fall.
• Residents are called Weavers and the city aims to test sustainable urban living.
• Link: toyota.com
5️⃣ AI Face Swaps & Headshot Generator – Pika AI
• AI-powered tool for face swaps, enhanced portraits, and professional headshots.
• Costs $2.99 for a standard headshot or $6.99 for high-resolution versions.
• Also offers photo restoration and enhancement tools.
• Link: pika-ai.com
6️⃣ New iPads with M3 Chips Announced
• Apple reveals M3-powered iPads starting at $599 for an 11-inch model.
• Faster performance, longer battery life, and Apple Intelligence integration.
• Available from May 12, 2025.
• Link: apple.com/ipad
7️⃣ BlueSky Alternatives for Instagram & TikTok - Flashes & Blue Screen
• Flashes: An Instagram-like app that pulls photo posts from BlueSky.
• Blue Screen: A TikTok-like app for videos & GIFs shared on BlueSky.
• Helps decentralize social media content while keeping engagement high.
• Link: blueskyweb.org
8️⃣ SAE Baja & UCLA Formula SAE Team Visits
• Mike Sorg shares plans to visit UCLA’s Baja & Formula SAE teams for exclusive interviews.
• Stops include a visit to the SEMA Garage in SoCal for automotive tech discussions.
• Link: sae.org
🎧 Listen & Subscribe
• YouTube: youtube.com/sorgatronmedia
• Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesomecast
• Spotify: spotify.com/awesomecast
• Website: awesomecast.com
• Patreon for Bonus Content: patreon.com/awesomecast
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This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/AwesomeCast
Join Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar as they dive into the latest in tech, gadgets, and geeky goodness on AwesomeCast! This week, we cover cutting-edge sleep tracking apps, a unique festival gadget that keeps you connected with friends, the revival of TweetDeck for BlueSky, and Toyota’s ambitious vision for the future of urban mobility. Plus, we explore AI-powered face swaps, new iPads, and a social media alternative for images and videos.
🔗 Show Links from Our Discussion:
• 🎟 412 Thrive Red Carpet Event: 412thrive.org
• 🎧 Support the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/awesomecast
• 🍕 Podcast Sponsor: Slice on Broadway: sliceonbroadway.com
• 📹 Production Services by Sidekick Media Services: sidekickmediaservices.com
• 🏆 Top Rope Tabletop (Pro Wrestlers Play D&D): indiewrestling.us YouTube
• 🚀 BlueSky Multi-Account TweetDeck Alternative: deck.blue
• 📍 Totem Compass for Festivals: totemlabs.com
• 🚗 Toyota’s Woven City Project: toyota.com
• 🤖 Pika AI Face Swaps & Headshots: pika-ai.com
• 📱 New iPads with M3 Chips: apple.com/ipad
📰 News Stories & Tech We Discussed:
1️⃣ Sleep Tracking with Audio Recording - Sleep Cycle Tracker & Sounds
• This app records your sleep sounds, snoring, coughing, and sleep talking while tracking your sleep cycles.
• Local storage for privacy, no cloud uploads.
• Helps identify sleep apnea, restlessness, and nighttime habits.
• Cost: $40/year subscription with free trial option.
• Link: sleepcycle.com
2️⃣ Festival Must-Have: Totem Compass
• A wearable gadget that helps you locate friends in large events without relying on Wi-Fi or cell networks.
• Uses a mesh network with color-coded indicators for each person in a group.
• Features an SOS mode for emergencies.
• Works in a 1,000-meter range and has 10-24 hours battery life depending on settings.
• Ideal for concerts, amusement parks, or large gatherings.
• Link: totemlabs.com
3️⃣ Bringing Back TweetDeck for BlueSky - Deck.blue
• Deck.blue recreates the TweetDeck experience for BlueSky users.
• Manage up to three BlueSky accounts in one dashboard.
• Features column-based views, notifications, and scheduled posts.
• Free to use with a Patreon option for more features.
• Link: deck.blue
4️⃣ Toyota’s Woven City – The Future of Smart Living
• Toyota’s prototype city in Japan designed for walkability and smart mobility.
• Underground roads for deliveries, AI-powered transportation pods, and no personal vehicles.
• First phase completed in October 2024 with official launch this fall.
• Residents are called Weavers and the city aims to test sustainable urban living.
• Link: toyota.com
5️⃣ AI Face Swaps & Headshot Generator – Pika AI
• AI-powered tool for face swaps, enhanced portraits, and professional headshots.
• Costs $2.99 for a standard headshot or $6.99 for high-resolution versions.
• Also offers photo restoration and enhancement tools.
• Link: pika-ai.com
6️⃣ New iPads with M3 Chips Announced
• Apple reveals M3-powered iPads starting at $599 for an 11-inch model.
• Faster performance, longer battery life, and Apple Intelligence integration.
• Available from May 12, 2025.
• Link: apple.com/ipad
7️⃣ BlueSky Alternatives for Instagram & TikTok - Flashes & Blue Screen
• Flashes: An Instagram-like app that pulls photo posts from BlueSky.
• Blue Screen: A TikTok-like app for videos & GIFs shared on BlueSky.
• Helps decentralize social media content while keeping engagement high.
• Link: blueskyweb.org
8️⃣ SAE Baja & UCLA Formula SAE Team Visits
• Mike Sorg shares plans to visit UCLA’s Baja & Formula SAE teams for exclusive interviews.
• Stops include a visit to the SEMA Garage in SoCal for automotive tech discussions.
• Link: sae.org
🎧 Listen & Subscribe
• YouTube: youtube.com/sorgatronmedia
• Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesomecast
• Spotify: spotify.com/awesomecast
• Website: awesomecast.com
• Patreon for Bonus Content: patreon.com/awesomecast
Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk