AwesomeCast 780: Google I/O AI Agents, iOS 27 Accessibility, Fortnite Returns & Retro Camera Apps
This week on AwesomeCast 780, Sorg is joined by Dave Podnar for a tech-heavy episode that jumps from retro photography apps to major AI announcements and one very emotional animated movie from 1986.
Sorg kicks things off with the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release. The series has already grown across audiobooks, print editions, Webtoon, and now a physical comic-style edition, giving fans another way to experience the story.
Dave’s awesome thing of the week is Dazz Cam, an iPhone app built around vintage camera simulations. The app recreates older film cameras, disposable cameras, VHS looks, borders, and analog-style video, making it a fun tool for creators who want something that looks less like a polished phone photo.
For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave spotlights Ajay Bhatt, the engineer who helped lead the Intel team behind USB. The discussion turns into a reminder of how painful old computer peripherals used to be before plug-and-play became normal.
The episode also covers Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 accessibility features, including Apple Intelligence-powered tools that can describe photos, read signs, answer questions about documents, and make devices easier to control with natural language.
Google I/O 2026 gets a big discussion as Sorg and Dave look at the rise of “agentic AI,” Google Gemini integrations, AI in search, Workspace tools, shopping assistance, Android XR, and the return of smart glasses.
Sorg also celebrates the upcoming Transformers: The Movie 40th anniversary “Apology Tour,” including the re-release, soundtrack editions, and the still-lingering emotional damage caused by Optimus Prime’s death.
Finally, Dave notes Fortnite’s return to the iOS App Store, while Chachi’s Video Game Minute covers GameStop and eBay, Amazon’s canceled Lord of the Rings MMO, and a surprising piracy-scene retirement story.
Links discussed:
Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR
Dazz Cam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180
Ajay Bhatt / USB: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774
Apple accessibility features: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/
Google I/O: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/
Google I/O roundup: https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini
Fortnite on iOS: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches
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