Sep 17

Sep 17 AwesomeCast 750: From Blogger to Tech Founder: How Virginia Montanez Created PastFinders

In Episode 750 of AwesomeCast, we’re going beyond the gadget talk — literally. We sit down with Virginia Montanez, author and tech entrepreneur, to discuss her app PastFinders, which reveals hidden remnants of Pittsburgh’s past and transforms them into interactive walking tours.

In this episode:

The origin story of PastFinders and how AI powers its dynamic tour creation
Apple’s new iOS 17 “Workout Buddy” voice coach — helpful or too chatty?
Dave tests iOS image generation with a photo of his dog
We taste-test Goldfish + Dunkin’s Pumpkin Spice Grahams (yes, that’s a thing!)
A look at how iJustine’s retro iPhone 1 camera stacks up in 2025

💥 Bonus: Katie’s prepping to surf in Santa Cruz, Sorg’s off to Seattle with Defy Wrestling, and we’re building tech into our travels one city at a time.

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