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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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/89

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/88 Sponsor: Molekule.com promo code STT120

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/87

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) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/86 Sponsor: Command Line Heroes - STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/85

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/84 Sponsor: casper.com/stt promo code STT

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! Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/83 Sponsor: Command Line Heroes - STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/82 Sponsors: Audible.com/stt or text stt to 500-500 hover.com/twit

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/81 Sponsor: Command Line Heroes - STT

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) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/80

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/79 Sponsor: Command Line Heroes - STT

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 Hosts: Matthew Cassinelli and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/78 Sponsor: Audible.com/stt or text stt to 500-500

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/77 Sponsors: Command Line Heroes - STT Technology Powers X - STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/76 Sponsors: Audible.com/stt or text stt to 500-500 casper.com/stt promo code STT Technology Powers X - STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/75 Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code STT120 Command Line Heroes - STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/74 Sponsor: Technology Powers X - STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/73 Sponsor: Command Line Heroes - STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/72 Sponsor: Technology Powers X - STT

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/71 Sponsors: sandisk.com/smart itpro.tv/smart use code SMART30

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/70

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/69 Sponsors: hover.com/twit sandisk.com/smart

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/68

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/67 Sponsor: Gabi.com/STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/66 Sponsors: sandisk.com/smart itpro.tv/smart use code SMART30

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 TWiT Smart Tech Today Picks of the week Matthew: Frame.io Announces Camera to Cloud Workflows Mikah: ZenHome LCD Writing Tablet Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/65 Sponsor: Gabi.com/STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/64 Sponsor: casper.com/stt promo code STT

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/63 Sponsor: Molekule.com promo code STT10

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/62

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/61 Sponsor: itpro.tv/smart use code SMART30

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 Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/60

Matthew and Rosemary discuss their hands-on impressions of Apple's AirPods Max, Google Stadia on iOS, and Rosemary's smart home setup. On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Matthew Cassinelli and Rosemary Orchard: Apple Fitness+ impressions Hands-on with Apple AirPods Max Apple's Siri can now make animal sounds like a duck quacking or a lion roaring Controller for HomeKit app enhances your smart home with new design, filters, smart folders, and new camera view Queen Elizabeth will deliver her Christmas Day message via Alexa Amazon adds Alexa-powered List sharing You can now do group audio and video calls on Echo devices Apple TV is coming to Chromecasts with Google TV Google wins EU approval over Fitbit deal, agrees not to use health data in ads Google shuts down production on the Home Max Google's new AR shopping feature lets you try on makeup Stadia is now available on iOS Google redesigns Assistant Routines with sunrise/set triggers Automations galore! Rosemary shares her smart home setup and her best automation tips and tricks PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: Eve Update Brings its HomeKit App to the Mac Rosemary: eufy Smart Scale: https://amzn.to/34u0Op1 Host: Matthew Cassinelli Guest: Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/59 Sponsors: Command Line Heroes - STT Technology Powers X - STT

Matthew and Mikah explore Amazon's latest features and updates for its Alexa voice assistant. The two discuss Apple Fitness+ and its Apple Watch integrations. Matthew tells Mikah about a new game for the Amazon Echo Show, Pac-Man: Waka Waka. Amazon Rolling Out 'Type with Alexa' Feature in iOS App MeowTalk: Alexa developer's app to translate cat's miaow Amazon's Alexa can now intuitively switch between more languages Amazon launches Live Translation mode for Alexa Pac-Man: Waka Waka Is An Amazon Alexa Exclusive With Voice Control Sen. Klobuchar, spooked by Amazon Halo, asks for new health-tracker privacy protections Jay Blahnik talks about how Apple Fitness+ aims to motivate more people to be active and fit iOS 14.3 brings custom icons to Home Screens without opening Shortcuts AirPods Max Logitech launches first video doorbell with HomeKit Secure Video support Review: Meross Smart Power Strip and Plug Offer Affordable and Versatile HomeKit Sockets, but Setup Difficulties Can Cause Frustration Google Search adds 50 new 3D Animals, including many more dogs Colgate-Palmolive Aims to Turn Toothbrushing Into a Quiet Moment of Mindfulness I Wore A Fitness Tracker For A Month — & Surprisingly, I Got Super Into It? PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: Homie — Menu Bar App for HomeKit & one sec — take a deep breath Mikah: Meross MSL320 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/58 Sponsors: Technology Powers X - STT GetArmorLock.com casper.com/stt promo code STT

Matthew and Mikah share their tips for automating holiday decorations, the two explain how to enable COVID-19 exposure notifications, and they discuss the updated Flic 2 smart buttons. Your phone can send you an alert if you were near someone who has coronavirus Waze Integration With CarPlay Dashboard Goes Live Microsoft Teams gets an overhauled calling interface, CarPlay support, and more Android Users Can Now Shoot and Share Google Street View Photos Mariah Carey's Apple TV+ Christmas Special Is Guaranteed To Get You In The Spirit Matthew's "Play Christmas music" shortcut Hulu's Watch Party Feature Rolling Out to All Users Amazon adds webcam support to the Fire TV Cube Google adds Apple Music support to Assistant smart speakers and displays Ecobee SmartCamera Firmware Update Adds HomeKit Secure Video Support Flic 2 smart button now supports Apple Homekit At just $42, this HomeKit diffuser is the perfect gift for the smart home fan who has everything PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: HomePass for HomeKit Mikah: Amazon Smart Plug Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/57 Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code STT10 Technology Powers X - STT mintmobile.com/stt

Matthew and Mikah discuss the latest features to come to the Google Assistant and Google Home products, the two celebrate the addition of HomeKit Adaptive Lighting to their Philips Hue lights, and Matthew reviews the Wyze Cam v3. Google Home's new feature is a procrastinator's dream. Here's how to use it | CNET: https://cnet.co/3mqpMfI Google wants to keep your family organized and entertained during Thanksgiving and holidays | USA Today: https://bit.ly/3of0d1X Google Maps updates help you cope with the pandemic | The Verge: https://bit.ly/39sLBYt Fitbit adds Google Assistant support to Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3fTUIm4 Philips Hue HomeKit Adaptive Lighting update now available in North America | iMore: https://bit.ly/33xMtHz Somfy TaHoma motorized shades adding HomeKit support on December 1st | iMore: https://bit.ly/3qiK4dM EV charging network ChargePoint adds Apple CarPlay support | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3fPSmES Apple Watch becomes an iPhone viewfinder with this odd mount | Slashgear: https://bit.ly/3lsuxUS Alexa Spoiling Christmas? How To Stop Amazon Delivery Announcements | IB Times: https://bit.ly/39xVLqP Amazon's Echo Buds get new fitness tracking features | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mr50g5 You Need to Opt Out of Amazon Sidewalk | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/39xVGDx Wyze cam v3 | Wyze: https://bit.ly/37lxhhU How to connect your Wyze Cam to Google Home for voice control | Gearbrain: https://bit.ly/3lrKVF4 What are you really missing out on when buying a cheap, $20 security camera? | DigitalTrends: https://bit.ly/3qgIrwP PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: Backbone | https://playbackbone.com Mikah: myQ Smart Garage Door Opener | https://amzn.to/36p9YEK Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/56 Sponsors: GetArmorLock.com Command Line Heroes - STT expressvpn.com/stt

Matthew and Mikah share their tips for smart Black Friday shopping. The two discuss Amazon's choice to go forth with its Echo Frames product. They also share their thoughts on Apple's HomePod Mini. Early Black Friday smart home sale drops smart plugs and switches as low as $15 | iMore: https://bit.ly/2IUkVVX The new Amazon Echo is already $30 off | Mashable: https://bit.ly/3pVCEwQ Amazon announces upgraded Echo Frames smart glasses as it opens availability to everyone | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3pSlzUh Google Assistant can now schedule smart home actions | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/35Y2jgn You can now watch Disney+ on Google smart displays—here's how to do it | Reviewed: https://bit.ly/33c99wL How to save energy with HomeKit accessories and automation | iMore: https://bit.ly/3pWFJwo Meross launches the affordable MSL320HK HomeKit-enabled LED light strip | iMore: https://bit.ly/3fypK2T Apple now selling eufyCam 2 Pro camera system with HomeKit Secure Video in stores and online | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/33dtX7j iOS 14.3 Greatly Improves On Siri Shortcuts | Ubergizmo: https://bit.ly/2HrDi3w HomePod mini | Apple: https://apple.co/33bicyi HomePod mini: What it means to Apple's smart speaker lineup | Macworld: https://apple.news/AWM85Ouu3RZqelv5EGstbwQ --PICKS OF THE WEEK-- Matthew: Eve Room | Amazon: https://amzn.to/35Ww8h3 Mikah: Wemo WiFi Smart Plug | Belkin: https://bit.ly/35VLQZS Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/55 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt Remote Works - STT GetArmorLock.com

ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, WiFi — what makes Thread different? Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli For full show notes on this episode, visit https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/54

Matthew and Mikah talk about the new audio features made possible by HomePod's new "Home Theater" option. The two also discuss Key by Amazon, a way to have packages delivered inside your garage. Original Slingbox hardware discontinued, servers off after a year | Slingbox: https://bit.ly/3pcoMh3 Philips Hue smart bulbs to lose Works with Nest integration on November 17th | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3n8eoFh How to Stream Spotify Directly From Your Apple Watch | Lifehacker: https://bit.ly/35bVlUA Bose's new soundbar is an impressive TV speaker and smart speaker in one compact package, but its music performance is lacking | Business Insider: https://bit.ly/36hxcLH Apple iOS 14.2 update for HomePod for Home Theater | Apple: https://apple.co/36dd5xW FDA clears Apple Watch app that helps treat PTSD-related nightmares | Engadget: https://engt.co/3n9HrZi HomeKit Weekly: How HomeKit kept my car from getting stolen, and why I am now even more excited for AirTags | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2UcxWw2 Smart Home Diary: Automatically unlocking the front door by connecting to home Wi-Fi | Twitter: https://bit.ly/3eEG9Cw Key by Amazon | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pnyeP0 MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PQa7ZZ PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: Lenovo Smart Clock Essential | Best Buy: https://bit.ly/32pO1CL Mikah: Print with Alexa | Amazon: https://amzn.to/35eCojX Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/53 Sponsor: casper.com/stt promo code STT

Matthew and Mikah talk about apps and services you can use to turn your smartphone into a webcam. The two discuss how they've shaped — and plan to shape — their spaces for comfort and productivity. Wyze Cam v3 | CNET: https://cnet.co/34OPVP2 Amazon adds device dashboard in bid to make Fire tablets a smart home control center | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mNbxS5 Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale | Engadget: https://engt.co/2TOFqow Set EpocCam as the webcam on your computer | Elgato: https://bit.ly/3mKm14x How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch 'Camo Mode' | Reincubate: https://bit.ly/3mYBqP9 Eve's light strip is first to support HomeKit's color-changing adaptive lighting | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mMBAZw Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3jNsbPL Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2I1U6xV iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them | CNET: https://cnet.co/35ZQIvU Apple's Clips App Gains Brilliant Upgrade With 2 Crucial New Features | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3oYssmP Matthew's pick: Primer: https://bit.ly/3ekryMd Mikah's pick: 866-OUR-VOTE: 866ourvote.org Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/52 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt expressvpn.com/stt

Matthew and Mikah talk about the HomePod's latest update and addition of Intercom, the two discuss improvements to Google Home by way of location-based routines, and Matthew shows off the latest updates to the Nest Hub. Apple Watch's 'Schooltime' Isn't Just for Kids | Lifehacker: https://bit.ly/3owmLfB Use Schooltime on Apple Watch | Apple: https://apple.co/3kvBSU9 Apple updates HomePod with intercom and other new features | The Verge: https://bit.ly/31Fx9I3 HomePod mini: What it means to Apple's smart speaker lineup | Macworld: https://bit.ly/2J9GcdS The latest HomeKit lamp from Meross is smaller and even more affordable | iMore: https://bit.ly/3kzTtdt Nanoleaf expands HomeKit Shapes lights with Triangles - 9to5Mac | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2HF8yMu HomeKit Weekly: Light up your workspace on a budget with the VOCOlinc smart light strip | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/31KkwLO Google Home finally gets the Alexa feature I've been waiting ages for | CNET: https://cnet.co/3dVPTba Google's Smart Displays Are Getting a Massive (and Free) Upgrade | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/3oszvnp Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mCaoNl Google assembles all the parts of a truly smart home | Staceyoniot: https://bit.ly/3ovGBr6 Quibi Moves to Apple TV And Other Smart TV Platforms | Macobserver: https://bit.ly/3e0IFme PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: Material Dock | Studio Neat: https://bit.ly/3jwvYAK Mikah: Anker Nano | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3e2hvLU Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/51

Matthew and Mikah discuss all the interesting new tech coming to the HomePod Mini; they discuss CarPlay, Android Auto, and Echo Auto; and they strap on their VR helmets. HomePod Mini Supports the New Thread Protocol That Could Transform the Smart Home | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/2TaO2FY The HomePod mini could be Apple's secret weapon for expanding HomeKit | The Verge: https://bit.ly/37ljB85 Apple's new HomePod 'Intercom' feature works with CarPlay | CNET: https://cnet.co/3o5l2h1 Belkin's first MagSafe products are a wild-looking 3-in-1 charger and a car mount | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2TcBjCk Google Assistant's driving mode for Android is nearly ready, one year later | Engadget: https://engt.co/3jdHIYT Amazon's Alexa app will soon work as an in-car display for the Echo Auto | The Verge: https://bit.ly/35bu0R6 YouTube Music gets a simple Apple Watch app before Wear OS client | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3m0hTNA Spotify Updated With Home Screen Widgets on iOS 14 | MacRumors: https://bit.ly/37msajd Google Duplex's haircut-booking feature could help short-handed businesses | VentureBeat: https://bit.ly/34cYXVW Google Is Integrating Latest AI Research Across Its Services | Morning Brew: https://bit.ly/3jgxUNw PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: Virtual Desktop | UploadVR: https://bit.ly/2T8rwxh Mikah: Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus: https://ocul.us/3nQWl83 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/50

Matthew and Mikah talk about a bunch of new updates coming to the Google Assistant, IFTTT's new Pro subscription offering, and the two take on your smart tech questions. On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: Android's new Sound Notifications will alert you to 'critical sounds' around you | CNET: https://cnet.co/3jTYtcu Google Assistant gives you more voice control over third-party apps | BGR: https://bit.ly/3dnKcSQ Google's Assistant wants to help you take self-care breaks | InputMag: https://bit.ly/2SP6iEs Google's Nest announces new smart thermostat with simpler design, lower price | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3djDYU6 Wyze continues its smart home onslaught with a $50 smart thermostat | Digital Trends: https://bit.ly/2GY5Yk6 6 Apple Watch settings you should change right away | CNET: https://cnet.co/33Sf0bj pushcut.io | Twitter: https://bit.ly/3nGubfH Making painless guest wifi with QR codes | A Whole Lotta Nothing: https://bit.ly/2Ip1Z0P IFTTT introduces Pro subscriptions, limits free version to three applets | The Verge: https://bit.ly/33O4F0a ecobee SmartThermostat Review: Still the one | iMore: https://bit.ly/3jXtbBC Set up your HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub | Apple: https://apple.co/311R03L PICKS OF THE WEEK Matthew: Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus: https://ocul.us/3nQWl83 Mikah: Base Station Pro | Nomad Goods: https://bit.ly/3iP3iTj Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/49 Sponsors: casper.com/stt promo code STT mintmobile.com/stt MySudo.com/twit

Garmin & Fitbit Watches, Keurig With WiFi, the Google Hardware Event Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli For full show notes on this episode, visit https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/48 Sponsors: expressvpn.com/stt Molekule.com promo code STT

Matthew and Mikah talk about Amazon's hardware event. The Amazon Echo gets an orby redesign, eero has a WiFi 6 upgrade, Ring launches a surveillance drone, and Amazon reveals its cloud-based gaming platform.Amazon's fall hardware event: the 13 biggest announcements | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2G5SBy8How to preorder all of the new Amazon products | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mYrUMpAlexa will seem more human with breathing pauses and learning skills | Engadget: https://engt.co/3mYPOYaAmazon's Sidewalk network to launch this year with new devices, support from IoT chipset manufacturers | Zdnet: https://zd.net/2HFCjwzAmazon Sidewalk Privacy and Security Whitepaper | Amazon: https://bit.ly/2EGIpvvAmazon Sidewalk Initiative Allows Smart Devices To Thrive Just Beyond Wi-Fi Range Limits | Hothardware: https://bit.ly/3kU0khvAmazon's Echo conquered the smart home — what comes next? | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3cG0XZu Mikah's AirPods Pro saga | Twitter: https://bit.ly/344xww1 PICKS OF THE WEEKMatthew: Sticky Widget | AppStore: https://apple.co/36esWxTMikah: Cable Matters 6 Outlet Splitter | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ihZ3zq Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/47 Sponsor: MySudo.com/twit

Matthew and Mikah talk about the new trend in iOS 14 wherein folks are customizing their iPhone and iPad Home screens with their own app icons. Amazon has announced an update to its FreeTime service, including its rebranding as "Amazon Kids" and "Amazon Kids+." Mikah finds joy and stress relief by way of the XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro Multi-Use Electric Computer Duster Dryer Air Pump Blower - Black.APPLEHow to customize your iPhone's home screen with widgets and app icons | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3iTe6AntvOS 14 now available for your Apple TV: deeper HomeKit integration, 4K YouTube, Picture-in-Picture | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/33MtUiiHow to use Automatic Handwashing Detection on Apple Watch | iDownloadBlog: https://bit.ly/32Qlt67watchOS 7: The MacStories Review | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3iS7kuL GOOGLEGoogle app for iOS can now read articles aloud with a tap | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3hRUDi8You can stop Google Assistant alarms/timers from any room | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/32QlM0L AMAZONAmazon rebrands FreeTime to Amazon Kids, expands paid catalog for Amazon Kids+ | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/33QexVNAmazon's new Alexa partnership lets you link your AT&T number to turn your Echo into a phone | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2RJhTEJSam Jackson getting 30,000 new phrases | Variety: https://bit.ly/3j4G0tDAmazon makes Alexa Routines shareable | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/35UFCtR Divoom Pixoo Pixel Art Digital Frame | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HkGyxoMac Power Users 552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent | Relay.FM: https://www.relay.fm/mpu/552 PICKS OF THE WEEKMatthew: MacStories Pixel | MacStories: https://www.macstories.net/pixel/Mikah: XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro Multi-Use Electric Computer Duster Dryer Air Pump Blower - Black | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cgnVGi Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/46 Sponsors: BUYRAYCON.com/stt mintmobile.com/stt casper.com/stt promo code STT

Matthew and Mikah talk about Amazon's new voice-based printer integration, Wink's recent outage (after the launch of its subscription service), and Apple's new designed-by-Apple face covering. SMART TECHUS Customs seize 'counterfeit AirPods' that, er, weren't | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/3klzyOLWelcome to Smart Home Week | Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/35zoiu27 Easy Smart Home Essentials for Renters | Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/35CqaSWWink's smart home platform faces a days-long outage | Engadget: https://engt.co/32ucLucIKEA Sonos Symfonisk speakers get colorful new covers | Engadget: https://engt.co/3mkRIlADo You Really Need an AI-Powered Smart Range? | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/2GQvaZJAMAZONAmazon Alexa can now pay for gas at Exxon and Mobil | Slashgear: https://bit.ly/2E0oYxnAmazon Alexa Print lets you easily print out your shopping list | Slashgear: https://bit.ly/3hxqNQ1GOOGLEGoogle Assistant works with more than 50,000 smart home devices | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2FrLbF6APPLEThis is Apple's COVID-19 face mask | Inputmag: https://bit.ly/3kdJ5YnApple and Google's contact tracing system gets deeper integration into iOS, Android | CNN: https://cnn.it/2FtzOwvHow I Used Shortcuts to Make Siri Finally Understand Me | Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/32tDPcSEufy Pan & Tilt HomeKit Camera Available For $40 Today | The Apple Byte: https://bit.ly/3kaNHOOPhilips Hue Announces New HomeKit-Compatible Gradient Lightstrip and Iris Lamp | iPhone in Canada: https://bit.ly/32sDXJK PICKS OF THE WEEKMikah & Matthew: Poolside.FM Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/45 Sponsors: MySudo.com/twit expressvpn.com/stt

Matthew and Mikah share their complicated feelings regarding Amazon's new Halo fitness wearable, praise Level's new smart lock that blends in with a user's existing setup, and discuss Fitbit's new Google-Assistant-supporting smartwatches.SMART TECHSunu Band – The Smart Wearable Helping Blind People Maintain Social Distance | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3hRXAjWiRobot's Cheapest Roombas Might Finally Be Worth Buying | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/3gGZXo1The Level Touch is a stealthy smart lock with hidden capacitive touch | Inputmag: https://bit.ly/2EIw0XUSmart blinds are an expensive upgrade to your smart home | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2Gjhq9TAMAZONAmazon's Alexa has learned hundreds of regional British words and phrases | The Sun: https://bit.ly/2ERQtt7Amazon announces Halo, a fitness band and app that scans your body and voice | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2YRBFSkGOOGLEGoogle launches Nest Hub for hotels to close the gap with Amazon | Venturebeat: https://bit.ly/32OCyMOFitbit unveils Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches with Google Assistant | Venturebeat: https://bit.ly/32G6ASBLenovo unveils new Google Assistant-powered smart clock | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3bpYP7zGoogle Assistant's daily snapshot feature gets birthday reminders and recipe recommendations | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3hLni9JSIRIInteract with Siri and apps at the same time in iPadOS 14 | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2YQXD7Y Broadlink RM4 Mini Universal IR Remote Control | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hNh9cP PICKS OF THE WEEKMikah: Deliveries: a package tracker | App Store: https://apple.co/3lua4jIMatthew: Restore by Hatch | Hatch: https://www.hatch.co/restore Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/44 Sponsor: eero.com/twit code TWIT

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Mikah describes the installation of his smart thermostat (including the frustrations that abounded therein). Amazon's Alexa voice service included a bug that could cough up a user's voice history to hackers. Google rolls out its Bedtime Mode to all Android devices via the Google Clock app. ALEXAAn Alexa bug could have exposed your voice history to hackers | Ars Technica: https://bit.ly/3h1fzUtExclusive: Amazon Accessibility Boss Peter Korn Talks Text Banner's Fire TV Debut And Assistive Technologies At Amazon | Forbes: https://bit.ly/320lOSjWoman fools gift card scammer by pretending to be Alexa and a senior citizen ... at the same time | Newsweek: https://bit.ly/3ayMrBp GOOGLE5 Google Assistant features you should turn off today | CNET: https://cnet.co/2E1Fw8aSolve Complex Equations By Scanning Them With These Google Apps | Lifehacker: https://bit.ly/3iO9b3qGoogle to invest $450M in smart home security solutions provider ADT | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/323zRq2Compact Google Assistant on Android sees wider beta rollout - 9to5Google | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3kSADPp SLEEP TRACKINGAll Androids can now use Google Clock's Bedtime Mode - 9to5Google | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3aAiXDpThe Sleep app for watchOS 7 is a superb way to get into a bedtime routine | iMore: https://bit.ly/2YrwsR9 WEARABLESGoogle's Planned Updates for Wear OS Are Underwhelming | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/3kRD9oZGoogle remembers Wear OS exists, announces update with handwashing timer | InputMag: https://bit.ly/3139rFKSamsung Galaxy Watch 3 review: time for a change | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2FzBVP6 ecobee Smart Thermostat | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aApGgp PICKS OF THE WEEKMikah: Wayre Black High Tech Washable Mask | Wayre: https://bit.ly/2Q2VfpWMatthew: Planta | App Store: https://apple.co/3241Dmb Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/42 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt expressvpn.com/stt

The Google Assistant has added some new homeschooling features to its smart displays and speakers, including a school bell and random facts delivered throughout the day. Apple and UCLA are working together on a depression study. Mikah and Matthew answer and share a whole host of listener questions and feedback, respectively.GOOGLEGoogle Maps comes to Apple's watchOS and CarPlay dashboard | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/30LdfveGoogle is adding new homeschooling features to Assistant smart displays and speakers | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2FcnOz3Google resumes human review of Assistant audio 'recordings' | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2DxpcvP WEARABLESUCLA Researchers Will Use Apple Gadgets in Study to Detect and Treat Depression | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/3iqSoDlHow a Smartwatch Helped Me Take Care of Myself Again | GQ: https://bit.ly/2PIGOqI SMART HOMEAmazon's Echo Flex is getting a new smart clock accessory | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2DWc9U8Bosch Smart Home update adds support for Apple's HomeKit | iMore: https://bit.ly/33NBvhVIn a blow to Bixby, Siri co-founder Adam Cheyer departs Samsung | Venturebeat: https://bit.ly/3fMW5kS RECOMMENDED CAMERAS FOR ZEKEeufy Security 2K Indoor Cam Pan & Tilt | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kxd8exLogitech Circle 2 | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Dw9n8E PICKS OF THE WEEKThwip for Apple Watch: https://apple.co/2DMAvjk Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/41 Sponsor: casper.com/stt promo code STT

It's official: CES 2021 will be an online-only event. Microsoft has decided to end Cortana support on iOS, Android, and more, as the company turns Cortana into a productivity-focused assistant. Google's AR Core insects offer an up-close look at 23 different beetles, cicadas, butterflies, and more. INDUSTRY NEWSCES 2021 in-person show canceled, will be held online | Android Police: https://bit.ly/3k99BTuBelkin has a new WeMo plug | Macrumors: https://bit.ly/2Dgju13Mellow made its 'smart' sous vide machine dumb unless you pay a monthly fee | The Verge: https://bit.ly/30nIU5uMICROSOFTMicrosoft is shutting down Cortana on multiple devices, including iOS and Android | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2XoEsBIMicrosoft's new Family Safety app offers parental controls across phones, PCs and Xbox | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3gqFbtFGOOGLEGoogle Smart Display Games Go Live | Forbes: https://bit.ly/30nItIsGoogle AR animals now include 23 beetles, butterflies, cicadas, and other insects | Android Police: https://bit.ly/3k8RFZ5YouTube is doing away with community-driven captions and translations | Android Police: https://bit.ly/2Pm9QfMAMAZONAmazon doesn't sell Echo speakers at a loss, says Bezos — unless they're on sale | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3frg608Amazon bought Ring for market position, not technology, emails suggest | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2DhORIr AUTOMATED HEALTH TRACKINGDEPSTECH Otoscope | Amazon: https://amzn.to/31gxXlxZacurate Pulse Oximeter | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3i5anPzTimeskey NFC tags | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gqUaUd PICKS OF THE WEEKMikah: iProven Digital Ear and Temporal Thermometer | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2BT5xFwMatthew: GTA V | Microsoft Xbox: https://bit.ly/3k64gfD Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/40

New HomeKit-enabled panel lights from LifeSmart, Amazon's Alexa Live event brings with it a bunch of new Alexa improvements, and Netflix finally comes to the Google Nest Hub line. Wink's subscription plan kicks off July 27 | CNET: https://cnet.co/2OXNSiWWyze has learned what Wink didn't | Stacey on IoT: https://bit.ly/2DeXEdLJibo, the social robot that was supposed to die, is getting a second life | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2WWFwN1 HOMEKIT, APPLEThe HomeKit-enabled LifeSmart Cololight Plus light panel system hits Amazon | iMore: https://bit.ly/307u7MpAll the cameras that support the HomeKit Secure Video feature | iMore: https://bit.ly/3f4VkUeHomeKit support arrives for the multi-functional Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/3f3lianHere's what I'm loving about automation in Shortcuts in iOS 14 | iMore: https://bit.ly/2P3Eavz AMAZONAmazon is launching a new Alexa app — here's what's changing | CNBC: https://cnb.cx/30UUMuSAmazon's Alexa event makes Alexa smarter, chattier and puts it in more places | Stacey on IoT: https://bit.ly/39zQeOy GOOGLENetflix is now available on Google's Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max | The Verge: https://bit.ly/32WL2THRide easy with new biking features in Google Maps | Google: https://bit.ly/305YCSY MATTHEW'S BACKYARD PROJECTSun Shade | Amazon: https://amzn.to/302ddyuMeross Smart Outdoor Plug | Amazon: https://amzn.to/39CnvIPAmazonBasics Outdoor String Lights | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OYn6aj PICKS OF THE WEEK Wyze Cam Outdoor | Wyze: https://bit.ly/3eFQ7CKAccess Dots | Google Play: https://bit.ly/30S9zXh Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/39 Sponsor: BUYRAYCON.com/stt