Ice Cream Dreams & Roller Coaster Schemes | AwesomeCast 730

Get geeky and get awesome as the AwesomeCast crew dives into home dessert tech, theme park tricks, and tech-infused Vegas experiences!

🎙️ Hosts: Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, Katie Dudas

🎮 Special Segment: ChachiSays Video Game Minute

🔹 Awesome Things of the Week:

• Dave’s Pick: Ninja Creami Frozen Treat Maker

• Make protein-based or fruit-based ice cream in minutes.

• Great for quick, healthy desserts with minimal ingredients.

• Oat milk compatibility opens doors for dairy-free alternatives.

• Katie’s Pick: Kennywood Reimagined

• Spontaneous zoo trip turns into an epic Kennywood day.

• Tech upgrades like virtual speedy passes and QR drink scans streamline the experience.

• Personal nostalgia meets modern conveniences like digital payments and refillable drink systems.

• Sorg’s Pick: Tech Adventures in Las Vegas

• Visits Taco Bell Cantina with DJ, cocktails, and custom souvenirs.

• Hello Kitty Café delivers Instagram-worthy desserts and exclusive Vegas merch.

• Allegiant Stadium impresses with smart layouts, panoramic fan cams, and reusable drink cups with free refills.

🕹️ ChachiSays Video Game Minute Highlights:

• Undertaker & Cody Rhodes enter Fortnite alongside other WWE stars.

• Apple TV cancels Mythic Quest but reshoots final episode for closure.

• Nintendo resumes Switch 2 pre-orders at $449 amid tariff risks.

• (From bonus doc) Shenmue wins most influential game in UK poll over Doom, Mario, Half-Life.

• Marvel Rivals adds a “booty patch” to better define male characters’ butts — a fan-requested fix.

• Minecraft soundtrack and Windows 95 boot chime join the National Recording Registry.

📱 Social Media & App News:

• Instagram’s New Edits App: A lightweight, AI-assisted video editor that mirrors CapCut’s features but offers:

• Auto-subject cutout and tracking.

• Seamless exports with no watermarks.

• Direct upload to Instagram and Facebook, with full analytics.

• BlueSky Introduces Verified Blue Checks:

• Early rollouts for institutions with trusted domains.

• “Trusted verifier” badges allow official organizations to vouch for related accounts.

• Domain-based self-verification available for creators and brands.

• Duolingo Chess Is Coming:

• Learn to play chess with the same gamified, bite-size approach as Duo’s language lessons.

• Lessons will be tailored to your experience level, with Oscar as your mentor.

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