Matthew Cassinelli and Mikah Sargent announce the sunsetting of Smart Tech Today and look back at the year's smart home trends.

• Amazon's Alexa Stalled With Users as Interest Faded, Documents Show
• Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today stories
• Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today's most-covered topics
• Ember Mug
• HomePod
• Eve Motion Sensor
• Awair
• Eve Door and Window Sensor
• Hue Motion Sensor
• Nanoleaf Canvas

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Focused 2022 Calendar
• Mikah: Beyerdynamic MMX 150

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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The upcoming universal language for smart home devices, Matter, has revealed a TV spec that will theoretically allow for universal media casting. The Opal C1 webcam aims to be a DSLR camera packed into a webcam frame. Intel thinks it's going to be awhile before the Metaverse really kicks off due to technological constraints it feels its chips can help surpass.

• Matter could bring universal casting that actually works
• Smart home company Eve plans to use Matter to move beyond Apple's HomeKit
• Opal's C1 offers DSLR-rivaling video quality in a small form factor
• Dell's wireless webcam prototype uses magnets to stick to a screen
• Google Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage
• MGM Resorts is letting job seekers try out roles using virtual reality as it looks to reduce employee churn
• Intel Throws Cold Water on the Metaverse Happening Any Time Soon
• Meta adds sign language interpreters for Portal video calls
• LG's StanbyME is a wireless TV on wheels
• Alexa's latest celebrity voice is Santa Claus himself
• Enhanced Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Grovemade Wool Felt Desk Pad
• Mikah: Eve Room (with Thread)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Smart Dog Tags, Xbox Accessibility, eero Pro Upgrades

• Exclusive: Amazon Adds New Speech Setting To Alexa App To Help Stutterers Finish Commands, Queries
• Why the Amazon Echo Show should be standard in every nursing home
• How to Set up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones
• Amazon has two video doorbell companies - Blink and Ring. Why?
• I Stopped Using My Cellphone As An Alarm Clock -- Here's Why You Should Too
• Withings' latest hybrid smartwatch poses as a luxury dive watch
• Smart Dog Tags | MDO Wearable | Wearable Military Tech
• Microsoft announces extensive new accessibility features for Xbox
• Fitbit Charge 5 review: More than a fitness tracker
• Fossil Gen 6 is now available, here's where to buy it
• Google Maps Now Tracks Fires
• Google Maps getting bike-optimized 'Lite Navigation' mode
• What Assistant 'Quick phrases' on phones will let you do
• Google Pixels Can Now Automatically Record & Share Videos In Emergency
• Arlo expands Google Assistant support w/ smart display alerts
• Google Nest Doorbell and Cam battery review: one step forward, two steps back
• Nest Renew auto-adjusts Nest thermostats to prioritize clean energy and cost savings
• Starling Home Hub can now add the new Nest cameras to HomeKit, letting you ditch the Google Home app
• Eve MotionBlinds Motors With HomeKit Release Announced for 2022
• HomeKit automations based on humidity arrive in iOS 15.1 beta 2
• Onvis Motion Sensor tracks room presence for HomeKit
• Eye doctor explains his history of iPhone use in treating patients
• Firmware update brings new Conversation Boost feature to AirPods Pro
• Apple Updates AirPods Pro and AirPods Max to Support Find My
• How to turn off head tracking for spatial audio on iPhone
• The first generation Apple Watch added to Vintage products list
• In which countries are Apple Weather precipitation notifications available?

Picks of the week

• Matthew: eero 6 or eero Pro 6?
• Mikah: AcousticSheep SleepPhones

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Amazon's latest surveillance devices, Google Stadia, CarPlay display

• YouTube Music Is Finally Here for Wear OS 2 Watches
• Sonos says Google is blocking it from offering more than one voice assistant at once
• Nest Doorbell will get six new year-round ringtone choices
• Stadia offering free Chromecast Ultra and controller w/ $60 game purchase
• Google Stadia Now Lets You Use Your Phone As a Controller
• Google is launching a new wired Nest Doorbell in 2022 with 24/7 recording
• Xbox gets a new Edge browser that can play Stadia games, access Discord, and more
• What is Find My app's "Notify When Left Behind" and how to use it?
• Intellidash Pro is an external CarPlay unit that works with any car
• Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 review: HomeKit smarts for dumb beaded-cable blinds
• HomeKit-compatible smart locks: Tedee gets support from today
• HomeKit-enabled Yale Smart Cabinet Lock protects your booze and meds
• Billie Eilish Amazon Echo Studio Speaker: Where to Buy, Review, Photos - Rolling Stone
• OnStar Emergency Assistance Coming Home With New Amazon Alexa Skill
• Amazon will let you teach Alexa to recognize and respond to sounds and detect occupancy - The Verge
• Alexa Together turns your loved one's Echo into an emergency support device
• Amazon's Next-Generation Halo View Challenges Fitbit
• Amazon to offer on-device smart speaker processing
• Amazon Glow: Alexa-free gadget helps kids and long-distance families play together
• Amazon, Disney unveil new Alexa-like assistant, 'Hey, Disney!'
• Amazon Smart Soap Dispenser
• Ring's new Ring Alarm Pro security system is also an Eero Wi-Fi router
• Amazon's new Echo Show 15 is meant to hang on your wall
• Say Hello to Astro, Alexa on Wheels - Amazon's long-awaited home robot is here
• Amazon Astro is 'terrible' and will 'throw itself down' stairs, developers reportedly claim
• Leaked Documents Show How Amazon's Astro Robot Tracks Everything You Do

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Lamicall Tablet Stand
• Mikah: Satechi Aluminum Stand Hub for iPad Pro

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Google TV's Android remote, Fitbit snore detection, Home Assistant Amber Hub

• Google improves Spanish support on Nest Hub in the US
• Google Meet declares war on that sunny window behind you that's making you underexposed
• Google Maps can adjust Android Auto UI for right-hand drive
• Google TV mercifully launches mobile remote for Android users
• Fitbit Is Rolling Out a Snore and Noise Detection Feature
• Google iOS 15 updates: XL widgets, Focus mode support
• Amazon Unveils First Kindle Paperwhite For Kids
• Amazon announces new Kindle Paperwhite lineup with 6.8-inch screens, USB-C
• Amazon to unveil the latest Echo, Ring devices on Sept. 28
• Now Available: Proactively Notify Your Customers via Alexa About Your Smart Home Device Status Announcements
• Smart Sticky Note Printer
• Home Assistant now comes in a ready-to-use box
• Ikea's $40 Sjomarke Wireless Charger Can Sticks Under Desks
• All the new HomeKit and HomePod features in iOS 15
• Here are all the new things coming to Apple's HomeKit next week
• Everything Siri can do on-device in iOS 15
• How to Use Siri to Share Whatever Is on Your iPhone Screen in iOS 15
• How to Use Dynamic Head Tracking on AirPods Pro — or Turn It Off
• Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos return to HomePod in 15.1 beta

Picks of the week

• Matthew: iPad mini
• Mikah: iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe - Sequoia Green

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Lutron Caséta, Kobo Libra H20, Homebridge on Synology

• Logitech built Bolt to make wireless mice and keyboards work better
• Apple announces new Apple Watch Series 7
• How to reset your Apple Watch fitness calibration for more accurate Workout and Activity data
• A Short History of Every Time Apple CEO Tim Cook Praised Augmented Reality
• Apple's updated leather MagSafe wallet supports Find My location tracking
• Nintendo finally adds Bluetooth audio to the Switch in a new software update
• LG's outrageous direct-view LED TV tops out at 325 inches, $1.7 million
• T-Mobile is rolling out a new '5G UC' icon for iPhones to tell when you have real 5G
• Polaroid's new Now+ camera links to app with more creative capabilities
• Sonos' second-gen Beam soundbar supports Dolby Atmos

Picks of the week

• Dan: Kobo Libra H20
• Mikah: reMarkable 2

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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Ray-Ban Stories, Amazon's new TVs, Roomba's poo update

• Facebook's Ray-Ban Stories make the case for smart glasses
• Amazon is officially making its own smart TVs
• Luna's Couch feature enables co-op play even if your friends aren't subscribers
• Flic Twist is Coming
• Fi Series 2 smart collar review: Peace of mind for an active dog and its busy human
• Hiro revamps home insurance for smart homeowners
• New iRobot Roomba j7+ can dodge pet poo
• Sony HT-A5000 soundbar goes vertical for true surround sound
• Logitech's Logi Dock is an all-in-one conferencing and USB-C dock solution
• Microsoft Teams is getting more hybrid work improvements and Apple CarPlay support
• Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with AirPlay 2 & Dolby Atmos now available
• Control Meross' affordable new Wi-Fi air purifier with HomeKit
• How I saved money on HomeKit smart bulbs with Philips Wiz and a Raspberry Pi
• Aqara Hub M2 review: An affordable way to add HomeKit sensors to your home
• Thinka launches the first certified HomeKit controller for Z-Wave
• The Rayz Rally Pro is the first "Designed for Google Meet" device
• Google Home adds 'Air Quality' setting for Nest Hub AQI
• Google investigating Lenovo smart display software issues
• Google Photos Expands Print Service with More Sizes, Unlimited Volumes
• Google Assistant rolling out a new trigger that starts routines when dismissing an alarm

Picks of the week

• Matthew: TOLOCO Massage Gun
• Mikah: Awair Element

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Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4

• Amazon's new 'adaptive volume' will make Alexa speak louder when it's noisy
• Amazon taps its SocialBot challenge to boost conversational AI
• Amazon may soon stream live performances to Echo speakers
• Philips Hue partners with Spotify to turn all your lights into a music visualizer
• Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House
• Home Depot releases its own smart home app
• SimpliSafe finally adds an outdoor camera to its 'whole home' security
• Assistant 'Quick phrases' will let you skip 'Hey Google'
• Google Assistant adds support for Daylong Routines
• New Nest Cam will get a web portal, manual clips eventually
• Level & Rocky Mountain Hardware, VOCOlinc gone
• Eve Thermo updated to support Thread
• Spigen AirPods Pro AirTag case arrives with item finder
• A cheap, reliable remote for Apple TV
• Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip review: Bright, colorful, and Thread-enabled
• HOOBS 4 levels up Homebridge with new features
• Electrify America Announces New 'One Stop' Mobile Solution for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• Samsung Can Remotely Disable Any of Its TVs Worldwide
• You can watch loads of classic Pokemon shows for free on the Switch
• Movies Anywhere is using AI to create lists of the movies you own

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Weather on the Way: Road Trip
• Mikah: Mack's Foam Earplugs

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AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player

• This is what Apple's AirPods look like on the inside
• The AudioStick is the easiest way to connect AirPods to your Switch
• Netflix Now Offers Spatial Audio Support for iPhone and iPad
• Someone's inexplicably gone and made AirTags 'screen protectors'
• Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches
• Why the app store model won't work for Alexa skill discovery
• The New Oculus Quest feature can automatically sync VR photos and video clips to your phone
• Google Nest Doorbell (2021) Review: Cheaper, but Not Better
• Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) Review: Smart And Chunky
• Google Shuts Down Android Auto Smartphone App
• Google Health division dissolved as the company restructures
• Fitbit adds ECG and stress-level scanning to its Charge fitness tracker
• Fitbit Luxe review: Not as luxurious as the name suggests
• Offline playback on Spotify's Wear OS app is rolling out now
• YouTube Music Wear OS app finally released
• A tour of Jason's smart home
• The usefulness of Family Bell on Google Assistant
• Kanye West's Donda Stem player
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Hosts: Matthew Cassinelli and Jason Howell

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Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay

• New Smart Home Standard Matter Is Delayed Until 2022
• Building A Standard That Really "Matters" - Connectivity Standards Alliance
• Galaxy Watch 4: Samsung's alone in making WearOS 3 smartwatches for now
• Google Nest Hub might have its very own app launcher
• Amazon, Alexa, and the Downfall of a Popular Name
• Audio-Technica's updated M50x wireless headphones have multi-device support
• Hands-on with Facebook's new VR for work app Horizon Workrooms
• SmartThings embraces the edge and DIYers
• Eve Aqua automates outdoor watering with HomeKit integration
• Can I use Siri to control non-HomeKit devices?
• Can I use Alexa to control HomeKit devices?
• Meross MSG100HK Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Cheap HomeKit smarts for your garage door
• How Long Does It Take To Charge An Apple Watch Battery?
• Apple Fitness+ expanded with new 'Time to Walk' workout
• Elago adds 3 multi-device chargers to MagSafe lineup
• Apple's been playing it too MagSafe
• McClockface' app offers the best clock widgets for your iPhone and iPad

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Vestaboard

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Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings

• Oculus storage is going to double for the same price
• Google Assistant Family Bell coming to phones, get checklist
• Google adding Air Quality (AQI) info to Nest Hub in the US
• Google Tasks redesign adds tabs for quick list switching
• Google Maps will help you avoid crowded mass transit in way more cities
• HomePod market share in the US still lags in comparison to Amazon and Google
• HomeKit isn't quite ready to replace traditional security systems, but it's getting closer
• Spotify's iOS app won't get AirPlay 2 support anytime soon
• Lightwave Smart Series Light Switch review: The best HomeKit solution for UK users isn't perfect
• Meross launches slimmer Smart LED Desk Lamp with touch and HomeKit controls
• Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Review
• Vacationing with an Apple Watch wrist camera: Memory insurance
• Matthew's sunscreen Shortcut

Picks of the week

• Matthew: 8Bitdo Media Remote for Xbox
• Mikah: Nomad Goods: AirTag Accessories

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Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more

• Drunk-driving provision could fuel demand for driver monitoring technology
• Argo AI can now offer public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California
• Yelp adds tools that let businesses share their COVID policies related to vaccines
• Amazon's Halo band can share your heart rate with other apps and workout equipment
• Peloton is updating its treadmills to again be useful without a subscription
• Google leaks unannounced Nest security cameras on its own online store
• Colleges across the US and Canada are adopting virtual student IDs
• New version of AirPods Pro beta firmware features Conversation Boost
• Meross MSG100HK Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Cheap HomeKit smarts for your garage door
• IKEA confirms HomeKit support for its new smart air purifiers

Rosemary Orchard's Smart Home

• Aqara
• Signals App
• Meross Light Strips
• Yale Smart Locks
• Hiome
• Nanoleaf
• SwitchBot Curtain

Picks of the week

• Rosemary: Anker Nano II 65 Charger, PowerLine III Flow USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable
• Mikah: Anker Car Mount Charger

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is happy to announce package updates, but that's a bit of an issue around the holidays. Meta (Facebook) has opened up Horizon Worlds to adults in the U.S. and Canada. DARPA is funding research from a company that makes a device to charge a swarm of drones.

• Sonos plans to improve its mixed environmental track record
• How to keep Alexa from ruining your Christmas surprises
• Kobo's Elipsa and Sage e-readers are better for reading than writing
• Meta opens up access to its VR social platform Horizon Worlds
• DARPA Is Exploring Ways to Wirelessly Charge Drone Swarms
• Drop a Magnet on This Map and a Fake Window Provides Live Views From Around the World
• Razer's New MagSafe Cooling Fan Brings RGB to Your iPhone, Because Why Not
• A New Tesla Safety Concern: Drivers Can Play Video Games in Moving Cars
• The Popular Family Safety App Life360 Is Selling Precise Location Data on Its Tens of Millions of Users
• Apple and Hyatt begin rolling out hotel keys in Apple Wallet
• Kuo: Apple AR Headset to Feature Advanced Hand Gesture Controls and Object Detection

Picks of the week

• Dan: Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch
• Mikah: Anker 637 Magnetic Charging Station

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Alexa's new voice, Thread on Eero, Siri Shortcuts

• You can add Alexa to your Home screen with the new 'Ask Alexa' widget
• 'Good night' or 'bedtime', Alexa routines now support multiple phrases
• Upcoming Thread support for Eero Routers
• Google's redesigned Wear OS will only reach a few current smartwatches
• SmartMi standing fan offers Google Assistant, battery power
• Best hidden Android shortcuts
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, compared
• A Non-Driver's Critique Of CarPlay Shows Accessible Infotainment Systems Help More Than The Driver
• How to use Shortcuts & Siri to control your Apple TV
• Some Siri commands for third-party apps will stop working with iOS 15
• Everything New With Siri in iOS 15: On-Device Processing, Offline Support, Sharing, Improved Context, and More
• 7 tips and tricks to master your Apple Watch
• Stats takes your health data and puts it into a widget on your Home screen
• How to check Air Quality Index on your iPhone and Apple Watch
• SmartMi P1 Air Purifier review: Custom convenience
• Meross Launches Modular Smart LED Floor Lamp With HomeKit Support
• Aqara launches new 3-in-1 HomeKit Air Quality Monitor with an E-ink display

Picks of the week

• Matthew: PlayDate
• Mikah: Anker USB Wall Outlet

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Valve's Steam Deck, Google updates, Amazon's Alexa developer conference

• The Steam Deck aims to kill the console once and for all
• I'm Begging You to Use a VPN at Hotels
• It's time for Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri to swear
• Google Workspace users can now use Assistant on Nest Hub
• Google TV update adds an option to manually clear out the 'Continue watching' row
• Google Maps Timeline adds new monthly 'Insights' tab
• Volley's Magic Word is a voice-based puzzle game on Google Assistant
• New iOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7, and watchOS 7.6 updates expand ECG support and more
• iOS 15 & watchOS 8 now let you install them with almost no available space
• Amazon's Alexa voice options now include Shaq and Melissa McCarthy
• Amazon will let devs compete for your Echo Show's screen and everything else Alexa just added
• Amazon promises most Echo speakers will get upgraded to Matter
• Amazon aims to inject new life into Alexa with the release of developer tools and features

Picks of the week

• Matthew & Mikah: MagSafe Battery Pack

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Netflix game streaming, Wyze light strips, Echo Dot data follow up

• Netflix Is Expanding Into Video Games
• Samsung Washing Machine App Requires Access to Your Contacts and Location
• Samsung's SmartThings app can now track your energy usage
• New Wyze light strips bring 32 feet of color-changing fun to your home decor
• Amazon serialized fiction comes to iOS ahead of Kindle devices
• Amazon eyes Soli-style radar sensors for sleep tracking and smart home
• Amazon Echo Dots created by designer DvF
• Amazon adds AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to Toshiba, Insignia Fire TVs
• How to use Focus on your Apple Watch
• Smarter iKettle lets Google Assistant put on some tea for you
• elago R5 Locator Case launches with an AirTags slot - 9to5Toys
• meross launches the HomeKit-enabled MDL110 Smart LED Desk Lamp
• Nanoleaf Adds Thread Border Router Support to Shapes and Elements Light Panels [Update: Rollout Next Month]

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Elgato FaceCam & Stream Deck Mk. 2
• Mikah: Anker Cable Management Cord Keeper

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Wearables track COVID-19, Echo Dots retain data, Facebook Portal

• Apple Watch and other wearables can detect long-term effects of COVID-19, early research suggests
• How to use iPhone Background Sounds in iOS 15 - 9to5Mac
• Brilliant completes HomeKit rollout with updated smart plug and wall switch
• Updates to Controller for HomeKit app enhance your home automation
• There's finally a gadget to add wireless CarPlay to any CarPlay-equipped car - and it's $46 off
• Amazon Echo Dots Store a Wealth of Data—Even After a Reset
• ADT and Ring reach settlement in trademark dispute over octagonal blue signs
• Samsung pulls app support on original Galaxy Gear watch
• Govee Glide Wall Light review: Gliding light
• Portal From Facebook Stands for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Curtain Call

Picks of the week

• Matthew: The Task Button (The Zoom Button)

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Smart home fatigue, untrustworthy thermostats, Alexa reads to kids

• The Smart Home Isn't Worth It
• IoT has a long ways to go to be trustworthy
• The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 gives Google Assistant a new look
• Google Will Warn Users When Search Results May Be Unreliable
• Google promises at least 5 years of support for Nest devices
• Amazon's latest Alexa trick is helping kids read
• Xbox Game Pass browser, iOS streaming arrives today
• Apple Gaming Controller Arrives in Unexpected Way
• Apple Watch International Collection bands show the love of country
• Portraits on watchOS 8 is a clever and delightful take on featuring photos with Apple Watch
• Apple execs address Apple Watch as the modern wallet
• Apple products to keep away from medical devices: Basically all of them
• Roundup: Here's everything new with Siri in iOS 15
• Hunter Douglas PowerView shades review: The most luxe experience a HomeKit user could ask for

Picks of the week

• Matthew: AirPods Max
• Mikah: eero Pro 6

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TCL's AR glasses, working in VR, Peloton, Amazon's Halo band

• Silicone case makes Apple TV's new Siri Remote even more awesome
• Hands-on: Here's how the new Mindfulness app and Reflect work in watchOS 8
• Qingping just dropped a new HomeKit air quality sensor
• Review: Aqara's HomeKit H1 Switches, Temperature Sensor, and Hub M2 Expand Any Smart Home With Easy Setup
• Hands-on: Here's what does and doesn't work with offline Siri in iOS 15
• TCL's New Smart Glasses Are Portable Movie Screens
• How to Work in Virtual Reality, and Why You'd Even Want To
• Peloton's mandatory treadmill memberships show how you never fully own your connected devices
• I've been reviewing fitness gadgets for 8 years. Amazon's Halo made me confront my body in a way I wasn't ready for.
• Amazon Alexa head scientist on developing trustworthy AI systems

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Kindle Paperwhite
• Mikah: Backbone One

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Amazon Luna, Microsoft xCloud, Tamagotchi, Sonos Antitrust

• Sonos urges regulation of big tech, criticizes Apple's plans to open Siri to third-parties using HomePod
• Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is now open to all Prime members
• Xbox One will be able to play Xbox Series X games via xCloud, says Microsoft
• Xbox now supports speech-to-text and text-to-speech accessibility features
• IKEA introduces new SYMFONISK picture frame WiFi speaker
• 7 new security features Apple quietly announced at WWDC
• Beats studio buds review: big ambition, imperfect execution
• How to use Live Text on iPhone and iPad
• iOS 15: How to Get Notified If You Leave an AirTag or Apple Device Behind
• New airport screening tech: Shoes on!
• Honda's accessible navigation device goes right in your shoe
• Clever Crystal Ball Dock Magnifies Your Apple Watch's Screen for a Better Bedside Alarm Clock
• New Tamagotchi Is A Wearable Smart Device
• This Commodore 64-themed smartwatch lets you code with a flick of the wrist
• You can now rent the kid-friendly Moxie robot for $149 a month
• Amazon 'Prime Day' 2021 Preview: Best Echo, Echo Dot, Fire HD, Kindle, TV Deals
• Level's new smart door lock is a little simpler and a little less expensive
• Wyze Lock Google Home integration is now rolling out
• Never overcook a steak again with this Bluetooth meat thermometer

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Voice in a Can
• Mikah: Tip: Wires can be wonderful!

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Amazon Sidewalk, Echo Show updates, spatial audio, and WWDC

• Updated Amazon Echo Shows arrive this week, with a few new tricks even older devices can do
• Ikea's Eneby Bluetooth speaker never listens, and I love that
• Google Nest Hub & Hub Max get a more feature-rich browser complete with a keyboard
• Microsoft is building Xbox game streaming right into smart TVs
• Sensibo Pure air purifier adds HomeKit integration
• Apple's new health features bring new focus to elder care technology
• tvOS 15 lets you sign into apps using Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone
• Eddy Cue On Why Spatial Audio Is a Game-Changer
• Apple Explains How Spatial Audio Head Tracking Will Work on Apple TV
• iOS 15 tidbits: Apple TV Remote redesign, 'Prepare For Your New iPhone,' EXIF data in Photos, more
• Apple is making AirPods easier to hear with and find
• Apple's iCloud Plus bundles a VPN, private email, and HomeKit camera storage
• WWDC 2021: All of Apple's HomeKit announcements
• Apple introduces Siri for third-party devices
• Apple developer session: "Add support for Matter to your smart home app"

Picks of the week

• Matthew: HomeRun 2
• Mikah: Aqara Smart Hub M2

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Amazon Halo, Fitbit snoring detection, Apple Watch & node ablation

• Amazon Ring's neighborhood watch app is making police requests public
• You Have a Week to Opt-Out of Amazon Sidewalk, Do It Now
• Amazon Halo will use your smartphone camera to assess your 'Movement Health'
• Fitbit may soon be adding snoring detection to its devices
• Apple bolsters AirTags privacy measures, to offer Android detector app later this year
• TELUS Health announces 24/7 Apple Watch fall detection service
• Apple Watch, Fitbit users with heart conditions get more medical procedures
• Magnetic Interference on Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices From Apple iPhone MagSafe Technology
• Philips Hue gets a sleeker new app rebuilt 'from the ground up'
• Apple 'homeOS' Mentioned in Job Listing Ahead of WWDC
• Nanoleaf's light-up wall panels now look like wood accent pieces
• This Little Security Cam Gives Nest and Ring a Run for Their Money
• Kellogg's Introduces Robotic Vending Machines That Mix and Match Cereals to Create the Perfect Breakfast Bowl

Picks of the week

• Rosemary: Meross Light Strip
• Mikah: Aftershokz Headphones

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Google Assistant updates, smart tabletop gaming, an LED umbrella

• Prabhakar Raghavan Isn't CEO of Google—He Just Runs the Place
• Google isn't ready to turn search into a conversation
• Google's new Samsung smartwatch partnership looks a lot like giving up
• Poll: How many of our readers would buy a Wear OS watch
• Google is officially releasing its Fuchsia OS, starting w/ first-gen Nest Hub
• Google Assistant will soon be able to power off your Android
• Google Assistant is Bringing Back 'What's On My Screen'
• Gmail gains a "Save to Photos" button as Google brings a handy new shortcut to the iOS app
• Roku Is Plotting to Take Over Your Smart Home
• What to Think About When You're Thinking About Buying a Sonos Speaker
• This Outdoor Smart Plug is a must-have accessory for Ring users
• Surface Duo gets slick new Xbox controls plus Xbox Series X|S adds Apple TV Dolby Vision
• The Last Gameboard raises $4M to ship its digital tabletop gaming platform
• Netatmo Weather Station adds iOS 14 widgets for monitoring local weather on your home screen
• Eero 6 and Pro 6 owners are now getting Apple's HomeKit security features
• Eve Energy with Thread support is my recommendation for smart outlets
• The New Pride Apple Watch Faces Have an Easter Egg Feature
• Deezer beats Spotify to Apple Watch offline listening
• Spotify for Apple Watch adds offline playback for premium subscribers
• The Square-owned music service Tidal has launched an Apple Watch app
• Shortcuts now run even faster on iPhone and iPad with iOS 14.6
• New iPad Pro Center Stage camera feature comes to Zoom
• Apple VP talks Apple TV 4K living room takeover, gaming and the future of the streaming platform
• The new Apple TV 4K lets you play any TV audio through a HomePod

Picks of the week

• Matthew: VINEY Solar-Powered LED Umbrella
• Mikah: Siri Remote (2nd Generation)

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Google is rumored to be working on its first smartwatch that will reportedly debut in 2022. Some of Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices will be able to listen for the sound of running water or appliances beeping in order to alert you or trigger a routine. 7-Eleven partners with Nuro for autonomous vehicle deliveries.

• New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate the Holiday Shopping Shitshow
• Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept
• Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021
• Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022
• Google's 'Look to Speak' accessibility app now works in 17 more languages
• Spotify Pulls Plug on Car View Feature, Offers Users No Alternative
• Amazon Alexa can now respond to running water and bleeping appliances
• Twinkly smart holiday lights gain HomeKit support via new firmware update
• Honeywell Home's T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support, finally
• 7-Eleven and Nuro begin autonomous vehicle deliveries in California
• Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
• Microsoft Makes Breakthrough in the Quest to Use DNA as Data Storage
• Twenty percent of Xbox Cloud Gaming players only use touch controls
• Holiday IoT Ugly Sweater Workshop

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Mozy Stadium Blanket
• Mikah: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

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Apple's latest products, Google I/O announcements, Snap Spectacles

• Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities
• Apple adding new Background Sounds feature to iOS to help with focus, calm, and rest
• Apple profiles the team behind ambient sound app Endel
• Apple shortcuts in Gallery
• 14 Accessibility shortcuts for Global Accessibility Awareness Day – Matthew Cassinelli
• Alexa Trust Boss Beatrice Geoffrin Talks Accessibility At Amazon And How It Is 'Everyone's Responsibility'
• Ford's adding Amazon's Alexa to 700,000 vehicles this year
• Amazon's Echo Frames can now come with sunglass or blue light filtering lenses
• BYU Study Suggests Night Shift Mode Doesn't Help iPhone Users Sleep
• New Spectacles
• Google Unveils Android 12 and Material You, Its Latest Design Update
• Google is using Lens and AI to supercharge online shopping
• Google Assistant's new Capabilities let users jump straight into action
• Android phones can finally tap to pay for public transit in the SF Bay Area
• Android 12 will turn your Pixel phone into a car key — assuming automakers bother
• Google Maps to add more detailed maps, crowd indicators, better routing, and more – TechCrunch
• After closing the Fitbit acquisition, Google is going big with Wear OS
• Google Meet Video Calls Are About To Get So Much Better
• Google is reinventing Docs to fight a two-front war
• Google Says That It Is Improving How Its Phones Photograph Black Skin
• Google's New Dermatology App Wasn't Designed for People With Darker Skin
• Google's Nest Devices Will Work With New Smart Home Standard
• Google releases Nest Power Connector for Thermostats
• Google Cast updates make it easier to move audio between devices
• Android TV and Google TV have over 80 million devices
• Project Starline: Feel like you're there, together

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Belkin Soundform Connect Audio Adapter
• Mikah: Wyze Floor Lamp

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New Amazon Echos, Google vs Roku, Amazon Sidewalk IoT network launches

On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Matthew Cassinelli and Rosemary Orchard (filling in for Mikah Sargent):

• Project CHIP and ZigBee Alliance rebrands as Matter and Connectivity Standards Alliance (respectively)
• Samsung SmartThings now available on Windows 10
• Spotify's $80 Car Thing
• Sony releases a more powerful wearable AC
• Roku's new Express 4K+ offers streaming for $40
• Meet the real Alexa: voice actor reportedly responsible for Amazon's AI assistant revealed
• Amazon lights up Sidewalk, its wireless IoT network
• Stop pretending Apple and Amazon's Bluetooth networks can't be abused
• Amazon introduces upgraded Echo Show 8, Echo Show 5, and the all-new Echo Show 5 Kids
• Google goes nuclear against Roku by adding YouTube TV to the main YouTube app
• Google adds Entertainment Space to Android tablets
• Family Broadcast feature comes to Google Assistant
• Google Assistant will sing you a song about getting vaccinated
• iOS 14.6 lets you use an email address to put AirTag and other items into Lost Mode
• How to pair a PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X Controller with iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
• Apple's HomePod now lets Siri handle Deezer music requests
• HomePod still available for purchase two months after being discontinued

Project of the Week:

• Combining an Apple TV remote and an AirTag with a 3D-printed case

Picks of the Week:

• Matthew: Eve Weather: https://amzn.to/3tNX6QK
• Rosemary: Home Assistant home-assistant.io
• Rosemary: iTead Zigbee CC2531 USB Dongle
• Rosemary: Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5+ https://amzn.to/3tIJOF5

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A conversation with The Thread Group's VP of Technology

• Jonathan Hui, The Thread Group
• Polk React soundbar review: Built-in Alexa for your TV speaker
• Alexa Show Mode Turns Lenovo Laptops Into Smart Displays
• Ecobee Smart Thermostat works great with Google Assistant
• YouTube TV Removed From Roku's Streaming Devices
• Withings' smart scale can now assess your heart health
• Apple Watch Used To Monitor Baby Who Was Delivered In-Flight
• I can't stop fiddling with Nanoleaf's smart home remote
• Hunter's slick new Aerodyne ceiling fan works with HomeKit and Siri
• 2022 Honda Civic adds wireless connections for CarPlay, Android Auto

Picks of the week

• Matthew: LunaDisplay
• Mikah: nRF52840 MDK USB Dongle w/ Case

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

Guest: Jonathan Hui

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Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting

• Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant
• Nest Hub may soon be the center of your hotel room
• Sonos Roam is a nearly perfect portable Assistant
• Garmin's 2 new smartwatches want to make the casual athlete more advanced
• The Jiobit GPS Tracker Changed My Tune on Toddler Surveillance
• T-Mobile launches LTE-based SyncUp Tracker
• Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Review: Flexibility in the garden
• Eve launches updated Eve Energy HomeKit smart plug with Thread
• Discover your Thread Network
• Apple iOS 14.5 update includes diverse Siri voices, map upgrades, and a way to unlock your phone with Apple Watch
• How to change Siri's voice in iOS 14.5
• Set Spotify as Siri's Preferred Audio Player in iOS 14.5 for Music, Podcasts & Audiobooks
• Accidents in Apple Maps: How to report incidents and more
• iOS 14.5: How to Use AirPlay 2 With Apple Fitness+

• Dan asks about Mikah's excitement regarding Wemo's new Thread-ready HomeKit scene controller.
• Bob shares an excellent tip for setting up HomeKit automation with the Home app and the Eve app.

Picks of the week

• Matthew: How to control HomeKit with the Elgato Stream Deck
• Mikah: Aqara Wireless Mini Switch & Aqara Smart Hub

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Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones

• Setting Up a Smart Home May Soon Be Less Annoying
• Amazon, Apple, and Google's smart home partnership is close
• Project CHIP embraces a timeline and the blockchain
• AirTags Are the Perfectly Boring, Functional Future of AR
• New Apple TV 4K Supports WiFi 6, Thread, and HDMI 2.1
• Everything Google TV does that Apple says 'smart TVs don't'
• How to pick the right smart display for you
• Google Assistant Snapshot cards can be pinned to 'Favorites'
• Google revamps Wear OS Play Store page
• More renders leak as the Google Pixel Watch is reportedly launching in October
• Google Meet finally zooms in and lets you add video backgrounds
• Netatmo HomeKit Secure Video support for Outdoor Cameras
• Eve Releases First Thread-Enabled Smart Light Switch
• Belkin's new Wemo remote puts HomeKit at your fingertips

Setting up Homebridge on a Synology NAS:

• How to setup Homebridge & Docker on a Synology NAS
• Set up Homebridge on Synology NAS without Docker

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Samsung's New Upcycling Program Allows You To Turn an Old Galaxy Phone Into a New IoT Device
• Mikah: Twelve South HoverBar Duo

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Google Maps finally gets an iOS update complete with App Privacy labels
• Google Home is now smart enough to only take video calls if you're actually home
• New Google Maps feature shows route with lowest carbon footprint
• Android's latest feature reminds you to avoid distracted walking
• Apple Pay With Express Transit Mode Now Available for San Francisco Bay Area's Clipper Card
• Spotify launches its in-car entertainment system 'Car Thing' in U.S.
• Apple begins studying whether the Watch can predict COVID-19
• Google adds UV Index to Wear OS Weather app and as complication
• Apple Fitness+ introduces new workouts, trainers, and Time to Walk guest
• Smartmi's new P1 Air Purifier is slick, affordable, and works with HomeKit
• How to Download Xbox Game Pass Games With Alexa
• Apple gets its own button on Roku's latest remotes
• Roku's OS 10 brings AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to its HD streaming devices
• Game Subscriptions Open Doors for Players With Disabilities
• Google Assistant Just Got a Useful Update With Four Helpful Features
• Google Home Essentials: Wyze Cam Outdoor a year later
• meross launches updated HomeKit outdoor smart plug and dimmer switch kit
• Microsoft's New Office Gear Includes Surface Headphones 2+
• Quinn Nelson's Approach to Home Automation

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Ian's Awesome Counter
• Mikah: SeeVS for Mac

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Google I/O, TikTok Captions, A Fitbit for Bivalves

• Google's I/O conference is returning May 18-20 and will be entirely virtual
• Microsoft Bringing Classic Xbox Games to Its Cloud Gaming Service
• Apple Arcade adds 30+ titles including mesmerizing RPG from creator of Final Fantasy
• Google Play Pass now offers over 800 Android apps, games
• Oculus Quest 2 Has Already Outsold Every Other Oculus Headset Combined
• Microsoft's Cortana meets an untimely end on iOS and Android
• Google Assistant using federated learning to improve hotword
• Amazon's Alexa lets you control a Lamborghini's air conditioning with just your voice
• TikTok Makes Videos More Inclusive Of And Accessible To Deaf People With New Auto Captions Feature
• The Mac needs Shortcuts
• Apple's Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences
• LG Launching 2021 Sound Bar Lineup With AirPlay 2 Support
• Zoom now works on Amazon's Echo Show 10 | Engadget
• IKEA And Sonos Are Working On Another Set Of Speakers
• The OnePlus Watch isn't exactly one size fits all
• A Fitbit for Mussels, Not Muscles

Picks of the week

• Matthew: NTAG213 NFC Stickers
• Mikah: HomePaper

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Nest sleep-sensing, Shortcuts fixed, new Siri voices

• Google's New Nest Hub Is the Perfect Alarm Clock
• Review: Nest Hub (2nd gen) sleep tracking ushers in a radically more pervasive Google Assistant
• The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 lets Alexa answer the door
• Alexa routines can seem overwhelming, but these shortcuts make them a breeze
• How to Use Alexa and Echo Voice-Control Speakers Better
• Apple has confirmed the shortcuts have been restored
• Apple-funded Stanford study concludes Apple Watch can be used to measure frailty
• Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS
• Lutron's HomeKit-enabled Caséta Wireless Outdoor Smart Plug now available
• IKEA's HomeKit TRÅDFRI Shortcut Button is finally available online
• Eve activating Thread radio in Aqua sprinkler controller for Apple HomeKit - 9to5Mac
• Review: Eve's HomeKit-enabled Light Strip is bright, colorful, and Adaptive
• Aqara brings Adaptive Lighting support with firmware update - 9to5Mac
• Review: Aqara's Cube is a delightful way to control Aqara smart accessories
• Leviton's new Decora Smart accessories offer hub-free HomeKit controls

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Overcast Controller
• Mikah: Eve Weather

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Discover your Thread Network
• HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve
• Project Connected Home over IP
• Introducing New Works with Alexa (WWA) Badge and Requirements
• The new Connected Vehicle Skills API makes it faster and easier to create delightful connected vehicle voice experiences for your customers
• Nuke your Alexa smart home to get rid of 'ghost' devices
• Recently created Shortcuts links are currently broken
• The HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor, but Apple's Smart Home Future Is Still Meh
• Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to Apple TV/HomePod Amid Speaker With Screen Rumors
• Automatic live captions come to Chrome on Mac for videos, podcasts, and more - 9to5Mac
• Review: Aqara's Vibration Sensor has some good HomeKit vibes
• Sonos Architectural Review: The surprises of pro-installation
• 4 easy smart home routines for beginners

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Pause for Mac
• Mikah: Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

Guest: Tim Böth

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Nest Hub sleep tracking, HomePod discontinued, a Kindle for your smart home

• YouTube reaches 120 million people watching on TV screens per month
• Google's Family Link updates reflect the pandemic's impact on how parents view screen time
• Google unveils new Nest Hub that can track your sleep with radar
• Contactless Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub
• Apple discontinues the original HomePod, will focus on mini
• Comment: The state of Apple TV and the end of HomePod warrants a Home strategy roundtable
• Apple Maps Adds COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in the US
• Microsoft's Xbox Wireless headset is a mic-drop moment
• Disney World will turn your iPhone into a ticket to the park
• Your next smart home device is a $30 used Kindle

Picks of the week

• Matthew: SceneFlow
• Mikah: Elgato Stream Deck

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Amazon has begun to roll out a new, smarter "Conversation Mode" to Echo Show 10 devices that helps Alexa take visual and audio cues from nearby users. The company has also introduced four new smart switches that work with Alexa. Instagram has a new bug-reporting feature called "Rage Shake" that lets you shake your phone to report a bug.

• Amazon starts rolling out Alexa's Conversation Mode on Echo Show 10
• Some Echo speakers can now detect people
• What should you eat? Thanks to this Amazon employee, Alexa can help
• Amazon has four new smart switches
• Zipline starts first commercial US drone deliveries with Walmart partnership in Arkansas
• Starbucks Has Launched a Cafe in NYC That Uses Amazon's Cashierless Payment System
• FCC votes to let people text '988' to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting in July
• Instagram Has Announced a New Feature Called 'Rage Shake'
• Ring doorbells will be able to greet people with holiday cheer
• Upcoming smart home products wirelessly charge without cable or pad

Picks of the week

• Dan: Level Bolt
• Mikah: Google Pixel Buds A-Series

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HomeKit Humidifiers, Alexa Improvements, HomePod Radio

• Man who fell through the ice in Somersworth was rescued thanks to his Apple Watch
• Apple celebrates International Women's Day with apps, podcasts, and more
• Apple publishes first menstrual symptom data from women's health study
• How to Enable 'Your Watch Is Fully Charged' Notifications in WatchOS 7 and iOS 14
• Improve Your Seed Starting with HomeKit
• Review: VOCOlinc's HomeKit humidifier offers cool mist and cool colors
• The Circle View Doorbell is one of the first HomeKit-compatible video doorbells you can buy
• How to make your smart TV a little dumb (and why you should)
• Google Assistant gains open support for smart doorbells
• Nexx opens your garage door with Google Assistant
• Google adds quality guidelines for Assistant smart devices
• OnePlus Band Google Fit integration goes live
• Amazon makes Alexa Conversations generally available
• Amazon's Halo fitness tracker is getting Alexa integration
• Here's why it's important to audit your Amazon Alexa skills (and how to do it)
• Amazon Music now offering in-app merch as competition with Apple Music builds

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Soro for Sonos
• Mikah: Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• iRobot says it'll be a few weeks until it can clean up its latest Roomba software update mess
• Gatorade's Wearable Patch Tells You How Much Gatorade to Drink
• Amazon releases surprise Alexa app for Microsoft Xbox, with voice controls and video features
• Voice assistants enable enterprise automation, CRM, and data intelligence
• Sleep is dramatically impacted by smartphone use, study finds
• Google releases three new Nest Hub and Hub Max clocks
• Starling Home Hub 8.0 firmware adds Developer Connect API to take Nest products beyond HomeKit
• Google TV will include a new 'Basic' mode to make your smart TV dumb
• Losing YouTube on the old Apple TV underscores how far ahead competitors are
• Apple will now help transfer photos and videos from iCloud to Google Photos
• Apple Hearing Study Finds 1 in 5 Participants Experienced Hearing Loss
• Apple Podcasts is training Siri to understand users who stutter
• Best Buy using Apple Watch as basis for new 'Lively' health and safety service
• Eve and Coulisse Join Forces to Launch First Thread-Enabled HomeKit Blinds
• Sensibo Air now supports Apple HomeKit, Siri voice commands
• HomeKit Enabled Fibaro Motion Sensor is Down To $40
• HomeKit Support Rolling Out to IKEA's TRADFRI Motion Sensor and Shortcut Button
• Meross Dual Smart Plug: Dual outlet HomeKit control

Picks of the week

• Matthew: HoverBar Duo
• Mikah: Kew Labs UTS-1 Wireless Charger

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Humidifier updates, Alexa COVID test search, Android car games

• Humidifier follow-up
• Apple launches a new AR app, 'For All Mankind: Time Capsule'
• Amazon Alexa can now tell you the nearest spot to get a Covid-19 test — here's how to use it
• Amazon will give you a $40 credit for trying its in-garage delivery service
• Amazon Echo Show 10 review: A rotating screen is a pricey novelty
• Waze's ex-CEO says the app could have 'grown faster' without Google
• A new choice for parents of tweens and teens on YouTube
• Android updates TalkBack screen reader with new voice commands, language options
• Google Assistant lock screen commands add new cards
• Android Auto update includes car games and a split-screen function
• Spotify Free users can no longer cast audio to Google smart speakers, displays
• Apple TV App Now Available on Google's Latest Chromecast Device

Picks of the week

• Matthew: How To Get The "Siri" Voice Effect On TikTok
• Mikah: Smart Sticky Note Printer

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Fitbit Glucose Tracking, LAPD & Ring Cameras, Air Quality Automations, Label Makers

• Fitbit smartwatches and trackers are now sold at the Google Store
• Now Available: Track Your Blood Glucose Trends With Ease in the Fitbit App
• Now Amazon is coming for Kickstarter with an Alexa-focused Build It program
• Los Angeles police used Amazon Ring footage to investigate police brutality protests
• Apple Maps adding new Waze-like features for speed traps, accidents, and other road hazards
• Google Maps now lets you pay for parking and travel tickets inside the app
• Android Auto gets useful Google Assistant shortcuts

Picks of the week

• Matthew: SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher
• Mikah: Dymo LM210D Desktop Kit Case

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Share songs with Echo, predict COVID with Apple Watch, improve your smart lighting

• How to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Amazon's Super Bowl ad stars Michael B. Jordan as Alexa
• Alexa can share songs to your friends' Echo devices
• Amazon Updates Alexa App For iOS To Support Light/Dark Mode Switching, Dynamic Type Features
• Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing
• HomeKit power user app 'Home+ 5' welcomes automation folders, backups, and a friendly design
• Nanoleaf Essentials update adds HomeKit Adaptive Lighting and Color Scenes
• Abode HomeKit security system app adds iOS widgets, Shortcuts support in the latest update

Matthew Cassinelli's Shortcuts Toolkits

• Friend of the Podcast
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• Smart Tech Today

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Frame.io Announces Camera to Cloud Workflows
• Mikah: ZenHome LCD Writing Tablet

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Smart home help, automation fixes, gear advice, and more!

• Ring Mailbox Sensor & Insteon's Micro Dimmer Switch Adapter
• HomeKit TV controls vs. Control Center remote controls
• A home hub for local smart home device control
• Security camera purchase recommendations for a Nest home
• Adding a HomePod Mini to a mostly Google smart home
• Networking problems with multiple routers in a HomeKit home
• NFC tags for WiFi connectivity
• Shortcuts syncing troubleshooting
• Automations for low power mode
• Using Apple Watch Stand reminders to trigger automations
• Multi-stop trip planning with Siri Shortcuts
• Apple Watch face change automations
• HomeKit Home Hub troubleshooting
• Eve Flare multi-color cycling with automations

• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Matthew: HeimVision's Wake-Up light
• Mikah: CalDigit TB4 Element Hub

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Wink's outage, Alexa's new guard features, HomePod handoff

• Wink's home automation service has been down for a whole day
• Alexa's 'Tell Me When' skill combines reminders with contextual information
• Amazon's Alexa can now act on its own hunches to turn off lights and more
• Amazon Echo can now make a noise like a dog barking if you're not home — here's how to set it up
• Amazon's Ring announces $60 Video Doorbell Wired, its cheapest and smallest doorbell, arriving on February 24
• The HomePod mini finally adds its long-promised ultra-wideband handoff feature
• Apple doubles down on Fitness+ with new "Time to Walk" Apple Watch content
• iFixit says Apple's AirPods Max is 'quite serviceable'
• Apple reveals striking Black Unity Collection limited-edition Apple Watch and band
• Tasker's Android phone automation connects with Google Assistant
• Google's VR painting app is getting the ax, but it will live on as an open-source project
• Some of the very best Google Assistant Easter eggs

• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Matthew: Sony Xperia Pro
• Mikah: Oculus Quest 2 Elite Strap With Battery

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Google Maps Gets More Street-Level Detail
• Google Confirms Fitbit Deal: Here's What It Means
• Ring adds end-to-end encryption to protect your video streams
• Amazon's newest product lets companies build their own Alexa assistant – TechCrunch
• Pebble founder promises iMessage on Android and Windows with universal chat app
• Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review: Worth the $199 - 9to5Google
• Samsung Smart Monitor has Apple TV, AirPlay 2 built-in
• LG's latest 4K laser projector supports AirPlay 2 for $2,999
• Apple's First Headset to Be Niche Precursor to Eventual AR Glasses
• WD 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra Network Attached Storage

• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Matthew: Bird Buddy: A Smart Bird Feeder, How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy
• Mikah: Bathtub overflow drain cover

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Rounding up the smartest, most interesting tech announcements from CES 2021.

On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Razer's Project Hazel is a high-tech N95 mask for COVID-19 times that looks neat too
• The 15 Best Devices From CES That You Can Buy Now
• Nine Attention-Grabbing Inventions Unveiled at This Year's CES
• A Roundup of the Must-See Gadgets from CES 2021
• CES 2021: From Toilets to Coffee Tables, the Best Smart-Home Gadgets Hide the Tech
• Car screens didn't just go big at CES. They went 3D, with game-worthy graphics.
• The Best Apple-Related Accessories at CES 2021
• CES 2021: Sony Unveils New 4K and 8K LED TVs With HomeKit and AirPlay 2
• Anker reveals iPhone 12 Magnetic Series accessories and more at CES 2021
• Arlo has a touchless doorbell, too — can't we just update existing ones to do this?
• Arlo rolling out HomeKit support for its wired Video Doorbell
• Netflix reportedly testing spatial audio support for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
• Philips Hue has a plan for your light switches at CES 2021
• TP-Link adds a doorbell and five other smart home devices at CES 2021
• Every smart home security camera announced at CES 2021
• Google's new 'Guest Mode' makes smart homes more private
• VOCOlinc's new Cool Mist humidifier with HomeKit support now available in the US
• New Samsung SmartTags find lost Galaxy S21, keys, more
• Samsung will update older Galaxy phones to convert them into baby monitors, security devices

• PICKS OF THE WEEK--
• Matthew: HomeBridge-Out-of-the-Box System (HOOBS)
• Mikah: Satechi Aluminum Desktop Stand for iPad

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Matthew and Mikah talk about Ring's new Mailbox sensor and discuss the privacy implications of Amazon's Sidewalk network. The two navigate the renaming of GE's smart home line and discuss data protections and Xena: Warrior Princess. Then, Mikah convinces Matthew to buy an Ecobee smart thermostat because it's the smartest.

• iPhones can now automatically recognize and label buttons and UI features for blind users
• LG Begins Rolling Out AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to 2018 Smart TVs
• JBL intros new vintage-style SA750 Amplifier with AirPlay 2
• Satechi Launches New Backlit Keyboards, iPad Stand
• Amazon Echo Frames review: listen to these specs
• Ring's Mailbox Sensor tells you when the mail has arrived
• GE's smart home brand expands beyond lighting with a security camera
• Editorial: Oculus Quest 2 Dev Success Marks New Era For VR
• Does the Shoe Fit? Try It On With Augmented Reality

• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Matthew: Scenecuts
• Mikah: Keep It

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Google releases an update for its Nest Hub that adds more sleep tracking metrics, Flo Ion reviews the new Lenovo Smart Clock, and Ikea makes some sound-dampening curtains to block out noise from your roommates and pets.

• Google's Nest Hub gets more sleep tracking features
• Author Clock' Tells Time Using Book Quotes That Mention the Time of Day
• Stack Overflow's Copy / Paste Keyboard Is No Joke
• I Love This Smart Alarm Clock
• Ikea Made Sound-Absorbing Curtains to Broker Peace Between Noisy Roommates
• The Playdate Handheld Console Is Delayed Until 2022
• Steam Deck Launch Delayed as Valve Succumbs to the Chip Crunch
• Qualcomm's Snapdragon Spaces try to make it easier to get apps ready for augmented reality
• Qualcomm's new AR 'Smart Viewer' lets you pin virtual screens to your walls
• Lenovo ThinkReality A3 based on Qualcomm's reference design
• Controller for HomeKit adds new maintenance features for HomeKit troubleshooting
• Review: Apple's polishing cloth is the new gold standard for device cleaning
• Netatmo announces HomeKit compatible CO detector
• Amazon launches a $70 air quality monitor for Alexa
• Tempo's New Smart Home Gym Is Actually Affordable
• Peloton Made a Camera That'll Guide You While You Lift Weights
• Fitbit's new feature might tell you not to go to the gym after all
• Withings reveals a new hybrid ScanWatch with medical tracking, 30-day battery
• All I want from my smartwatch is to give me a break

Picks of the week

• Matthew: AirPods Beanies
• Mikah: Lovebox

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Facebook's AI research team is improving upon technologies that let robots "feel," GM's Cruise embarks on its first completely driverless ride in San Francisco, and GE releases a "Turkey Mode" software update for its smart cooking appliances.

• Microsoft's Mesh for Teams brings mixed reality to work
• Facebook is enabling a new generation of touchy-feely robots
• Miso Robotics made its Flippy kitchen robot faster and even more autonomous
• University of Adelaide built a robot spider to scan Australia's Naracoorte Caves
• Leak suggests a Sonos Voice Assistant launch is imminent
• Cruise launches driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco
• Apple Wants iPhones to Detect Car Crashes, Auto-Dial 911
• Cooperative Perception' Could Help Autonomous Vehicles See Pedestrians Around Corners
• Arlo's latest LTE camera is cheaper and captures 1080p footage
• Traeger now ships full barbecue meals for you to cook on its smart grills
• Gobble, gobble: GE Appliances wants you to trust its smart oven to cook the perfect turkey

Picks of the week

• Jason: Google One users in 4 countries can get a free 2nd-gen Nest Hub by upgrading to 2TB annual plan
• Mikah: LED Strip Light Connector Kit

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Delving into the Facebook Connect event and the announcement of Facebook's new name, detailing Wyze's new smart home products, and more.

• Facebook just revealed its new name: Meta
• Meta (Facebook) is retiring the Oculus brand
• Facebook says it doesn't want to own the metaverse, just jumpstart it
• Facebook teases 'Project Cambria' high-end VR / AR headset
• Active Pack accessories prepare your Oculus Quest 2 for sweaty VR workouts
• Facebook is adding a mixed reality platform to Oculus Quest
• Slack and Dropbox are coming to Oculus Quest
• Wyze announces several new products in honor of its 4th birthday
• Tesla's Sentry Mode now offers drivers a live view of their car
• Mercedes-Benz cars are getting Dolby Atmos in 2022
• Mercedes' electric delivery van concept cleans the surrounding air
• Get Your Own Ghostbusters Proton Pack
• Canon's PowerShot PX Looks Like a Security Camera but Captures Precious Moments Instead of Crooks
• Raspberry Pi packs more power into its $15 Zero 2 W board
• McDonald's will sell McD Tech Labs to IBM
• Android 12 is so last week: Meet Android 12L, now in developer preview

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Ember mug
• Mikah: The Spice House spices, blends, and extracts

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Dan Moren's New Smart Home Setup, Wyze Video Doorbell Pro, and More

• Wyze's new Video Doorbell Pro costs $65 and promises six months of battery life
• Google Is Getting Everyone Ready for the Future of Smart Home Gadgets
• Ikea's Bluetooth speaker with Spotify Tap is also a lamp
• Apple's HomePod Mini gets three new color options
• Roku Is Losing YouTube As War With Google Rages On
• You Can Now Buy a Couch Stuffed With Surround Sound Speakers So They Remain Out of Sight
• The $499 HTC Vive Flow is VR for people who don't like VR
• Anker announces Soundcore's first audio glasses, priced at $200
• Razer's smart RGB face mask is now available for $100
• Your iPhone Has Secret Codes
• Raspberry Pi announces first-ever price increase due to component shortages

Dan's Smart Home:

• Lutron Caséta
• Philips Hue Bulbs
• HomeKit Scenes
• Logitech Harmony Remote
• Sonos
• HomePod mini

Picks of the week

• Dan: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600
• Mikah: Beautyrest Sleeptracker Monitor

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• Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Bigger Screen, Same Short Battery Life
• Apple Studying Potential of AirPods as Health Devic
• Apple extends repair program for crackling AirPods Pro buds for one more year
• Dude, where's my car? AirTag responsible for tracking down stolen Subaru
• Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin finally gets AirPlay 2 in 4th-gen
• TP-Link HomeKit smart plug finally on sale, some two years late
• Google Photos widget getting a Material You shapes upgrade
• Google Photos 'Memories' coming to Nest Hub 'Your day' tab
• Google AR Brings Endangered Swedish Animals Into Your Living Room
• Waze is rolling out a new 'Drive with Headspace' experience to make commutes less stressful
• You Can Now Tune Your Guitar In Google Search
• Google TV adds user profiles to Chromecast streamer and smart TVs
• You can now directly ask Google Assistant for the UV Index
• Samsung's browser is now available for its Wear OS smartwatches
• Google's plans for Fuchsia OS teased in job listings
• Dead-End SF Street Plagued With Confused Waymo Cars Trying To Turn Around 'Every 5 Minutes'
• You can now sign up to buy Spotify's Car Thing, but you probably shouldn't
• Ghost Robotics strapped a gun to its robot dog
• Arlo Security Cameras Require Subscription for Customer Service
• Here's Everything You Need to Know About Nanoleaf Lines - Nanoleaf Blog
• Tile's New Trackers Are a Whole Lot Like AirTags
• Smart Sticky Note Printer | Works with Alexa

Picks of the week

• Matthew: Shortcuts: Apple Frames
• Mikah: Wyze Cam Spotlight Kit

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