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Still To Be Determined
270: Mini Machines, Major Impact - Polyfloss Brings Plastic Recycling Home

Still To Be Determined

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 38:14


https://youtu.be/dRkqXHvU71oThe Polyfloss team is back with a game-changer: a mini plastic recycling machine small enough for your workshop. Matt reconnects with co-founders Audrey Gaulard, Émile De Visscher, and Christophe Machet to discuss how they're putting plastic recycling directly into people's hands - and why that matters.Previous Polyfloss interview:https://stilltbd.fm/episodes/158-fixing-our-plastic-problem-polyfloss-interview/(00:00) - - Intro (05:07) - - Polyfloss Interview YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

HomeKit Insider
WWDC Follow Up with All the new Smart Home Features Coming Fall 2025

HomeKit Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 44:32


In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, your host wraps up all the Apple Home news following WWDC25. We walk through iOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 to see all the new smart home features. Outside of WWDC, we go hands on with the Govee lamp post light that works with Matter.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showCarPlay Apple Home features in iOS 26tvOS 26 New FeaturesGovee Lamp Post LightThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

#BEZPIECZNIK
S05E09 Czy dom może być inteligentny?

#BEZPIECZNIK

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 55:18


W dziewiątym odcinku podcastu #bezpiecznik zastanowimy się nad tym czy dom może być inteligentny? Jak i jakie technologie wpływają na jakość naszego życia. Co się dzieje z danymi, które te technologie zbierają, w czym może być to pomocne, a kiedy może nam szkodzić. Będzie trochę o tym, że przyszłość już tu jest, o prywatność trzeba dbać, i że nikt ani nic nie zastąpi podstawowej potrzeby prawa do mieszkania. Moją i Waszą gościnią jest drka Sandra Frydrysiak, która jest kulturoznawczynią, socjolożką i uznaną ekspertką ds. różnorodności, równości i integracji. Związana jest z Uniwersytetem Łódzkim oraz Uniwersytetem SWPS w Warszawie. Specjalizuje się w języku inkluzywnym i przeciwdziałaniu mikroagresji. W ramach pracy przy międzynarodowym projekcie SMARTUP (CHANSE), bada społeczny wpływ inteligentnych technologii na nasze życie.Menu wiedzy:Criado Perez, C. (2020). Niewidzialne kobiety: Jak dane tworzą świat skrojony pod mężczyzn (przeł. A. Sak). Karakter.Grühlich, J., Andrš Fárov, N., Frydrysiak, S., & Kodenko Kubala, P. (2025, July). Is digital housekeeping care? – Visions, legitimations, and negotiations of care work in the smart home. Berliner Journal für Soziologie (forthcoming).Sovacool B, Furszyfer-Del Rio DD, Martiskainen M (2021), „Can Prosuming Become Perilous? Exploring Systems of Control and Domestic Abuse in the Smart Homes of the Future.” DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2021.765817.Strengers, Y., & Kennedy, J. (2020). The smart wife: Why Siri, Alexa, and other smart home devices need a feminist reboot. MIT Press.Zuboff, S. (2020). Wiek kapitalizmu inwigilacji: Walka o przyszłość człowieczeństwa na nowej granicy władzy. Warszawa: Społeczny Instytut Wydawniczy Znak."Wywiad udzielony w ramach projektu SMARTUP finansowanego przez Narodowe Centrum Nauki w ramach programu CHANSE [numer grantu: 2021/03/Y/HS6/00250]."

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/07/25): David Hochberg with Greg Olsen of Redo Cabinets, Rob Lindemann of Lindemann Chimney & Fireplace, Heating & Cooling, and Howard Breitrose and Eboni Garner of Smart Home and Furnishings Show

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025


We started off this week's show by chatting with Greg Olsen of Redo Cabinets who joined to discuss how refacing your cabinets can revitalize your kitchen. Next, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO, Rob Lindemann joined the show to talk about how summertime is a great time for home repairs. Then, Howard Breitrose and Eboni […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
The Smart Home and Furnishings Conference and Exhibition comes to town in September

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/07/25: Howard Breitrose and Eboni Garner of Smart Home and Furnishings Show join the show to discuss their upcoming convention September 24- 26th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Sidney und Ferry
Smart Home. Dead Phone. & Autoquiz

Sidney und Ferry

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 60:47


Technik-Fails, Vaterfrust und ein Handy, das endgültig den Geist aufgibt – in dieser Folge kracht's gewaltig zwischen Sidney und Ferry! Wer ist der größere Technik-Trottel? Und warum will Sidney immer noch kein vernünftiges Podcast-Setup kaufen? Ferry berichtet vom „Yellow Screen of Death“, Smart-Home-Desastern und einem Morgen, den man keinem Vater wünscht. Als Bonus: ein Geheimtipp für einen supergünstigen Handytarif, über den niemand spricht. Danach wird's ernst: Das härteste Autoquiz der Welt fordert Sidneys Hirn bis zum Anschlag – wird er bestehen? Zum Schluss gibt's einen Blick auf Sidneys neues Herzensprojekt: ein Retro-Käfer mit moderner Technik. Reinschalten, lachen, mitfiebern – und gerne an alle Mittelspur-Fahrer weiterleiten! Lob & Kritik, Fragen, Anmerkungen bitte an: kontakt@sidneyundferry.de Sidneys Insta: https://is.gd/sKvtOl Ferrys Insta: https://is.gd/6S7G29 Sidneys YT Kanal: https://is.gd/FqjD33 Unser Buch: https://is.gd/vCWrlx

The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health
Creativity + Inattentive ADHD: Comedian and Author Steph Sprenger on Navigating Life Career Parenthood

The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 23:17


Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Today we are lucky to share a few minutes with Steph Sprenger. She is a writer, producer, stand-up comic, and single Mom to two teenage girls. She produces Listen To Your Mother Boulder, a live storytelling show, and facilitates creative writing workshops for midlife women at The HerStories Project. As co-host of The Mother Plus Podcast and columnist at The Reclamation Era, she champions women who want to understand and celebrate their neurodivergence, especially at midlife. Steph is currently working on a memoir, “Breadcrumbs Across Suburbia” which is the story of a nostalgia pilgrimage which turns into a therapeutic reclamation by way of visiting her 17 prior homes; which we will talk about a little, in addition to learning about the path she followed which led her here. [You are now safely here, too]  Enjoy! 01:48 - Introducing and welcome the multi-talented Steph Sprenger!! 01:51 - Please share with us your background, and about why you were diagnosed?  Ref: perimenopause 02:47 - How did your ADHD diagnosis change your perspective on yourself and your family? 03:04 - What were some of the biggest challenges or surprises along the way? Ref: Inattentive ADHD 04:00 - Growing up, did you feel something was different with you, but you couldn't pinpoint just what? 04:08 - On “why can't I”, neurodivergence and personal coping mechanisms in relationships and work 05:07 - What specific tools have helped you figure out your brain? Ref: Internal Family Systems - Therapy 06:22 - About applying the wrong operation manual to your personal operating system. 07:11 - If you are Inattentive ADHD, your external behavior is only extension of what's happening to you, and your thoughts internally. 07:37 - Not everyone has a constant-running inner dialogue ..wait, What?!?  Ref: A Neurodiverse Namaste on radar/tractor beam 08:49- ADHD changes as you become older as you gain perspective and better tools 10:35 - Family and best friends can really be one and the same. ADHD is never a copout. 11:57 - Is there something to ADHD and divorce? Can dueling ADHD Superpowers produce conflict? 12:15 - On fun tool kits like: setting relationship expectations, meeting specific needs, and respect for systems we neurodiverse in place such as: “Watering Wednesday, or Fridge Friday”.  13:33 - Peter's Article in Medium. Ten Ways to be Happier When You Live/Love Someone Diagnosed With ADHD #trust #wetriedreallyhard #notbroken #guilt 14:00 - On parenting and leading by example with sensitive language choices and non-shaming positivity 14:48 - On the importance of good friends who also “speak your language” 15:53 - Tell us what you've learned by working in tandem with Moms and neurodiverse women? 18:00 - An example of parenting, but also personal systems that are working, consistently 19:20 - More on rituals and rigorous systems. ref: What is a mnemonic device as pertains to psychology? 20:32 - Smarthomes are good for you- you should not feel like you are being chased by a bear in the morning 21:36 - On breaking stereotypes and how it is excruciatingly difficult sometimes. 22:10 - How can people find you? @mother_plus_podcast on INSTA and via  https://stephaniesprenger.com/ 22:55 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Do you know anyone who is doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent brain? We would love to have them on to learn how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

ResiWeek
What Google's AI Means For Smart Homes | ResiWeek 486

ResiWeek

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 26:38


CEDIA Expo will have pickleball! Is this just a fun plug or a way for our editor to have revenge on Matt? Could be both. AV Pro Global acquires RTI Control. What this means for the industry at large. Google's Gemini could be coming to smart home functions. Will AI be the next voice control? And by that, we mean 'will it get overused and lose a lot of money?' The value of social media and how to leverage it for your company.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we find the most important topics for the residential AV space and discuss them with a panel of experts. On this episode we are joined by Jeremy Glowacki from Projector Central and Mitchell Klein of CEDIA.Host: Matt ScottGuests:Jeremy Glowacki – Projector CentralMitchell Klein – CEDIALinks to sources:Residential System – Pickleball Returns to CEDIA ExpoResidential Tech Today – AVPro Global Acquires RTI ControlCE Pro – Google's Gemini for AutomationCE Pro – Leveraging Social Media for IntegratorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UBC News World
Fort Wayne Smart Home System Installations & Electrical Repairs With Maintenance

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:51


Fort Wayne's licensed electricians expertly install and maintain smart home systems that connect lighting, security, and climate control. Mister Sparky offers 24/7 emergency service with an on-time guarantee, ensuring safe, code-compliant installations that can reduce energy costs by 15%. Visit https://www.mistersparky.com/fort-wayne/ for details. Mister Sparky of Fort Wayne City: Fort Wayne Address: 3404 Metro Park Drive North Website: https://www.mistersparky.com/fort-wayne/

IO&TEch
Un telecomando da cercare, un visore da dimenticare

IO&TEch

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 30:45


(00:00:00) Un telecomando da cercare, un visore da dimenticare (00:00:15) Introduzione ai Rumor di Apple (00:03:53) Cambiamenti in watchOS e tvOS (00:05:05) Riflessioni sulla WWDC 2025 (00:08:37) Dispositivi Pieghevoli e Domotica (00:15:50) Integrazione di tvOS e Smart Home (00:17:47) Approfondimento su visionOS (00:23:01) Futuro di Apple Vision Pro (00:27:11) Siri e Intelligenza Artificiale Partendo dalla bomba di Mark Gurman sul redesign “Solarium” che coinvolgerà anche watchOS e tvOS, esploro le piattaforme “minori” di Apple: tra integrazione mancante, potenzialità inespresse e la sensazione che tutto possa essere un diversivo per nascondere i ritardi di Apple Intelligence. Da Apple TV che non si integra con le Focus Mode a Vision Pro dimenticato nel cassetto, fino al sogno degli Apple Glass con Find My integrato.Tutte le novità del Google I/OVisita Digiteee e scopri tutte le notizie sulla tecnologiaSegui Digiteee su TikTokDimmi la tua su Twitter, su Threads, su Telegram, su Mastodon, su BlueSky o su Instagram.Mail jacoporeale@yahoo.it Scopri dove ascoltare il podcast e lascia una recensione su Apple Podcast o Spotify.Ascolta An iPad guy su YouTube Podcast.Supporta il podcast

HomeKit Insider
Jony Ive + OpenAI in the Smart Home, SwitchBot Hub 3, & Thorbolt X1

HomeKit Insider

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 64:14


In this episode of your favorite smart home podcast, Dan Turk joins to co-host. In the news this week we have the new SwitchBot Hub 3 and facial recognition lock, the Thorbolt X1 deadbolt with Home Key, and Nanoleaf's new remote-controlled solar garden lights. Beyond that, your hosts get deep into the Jony Ive IO acquisition and how it makes sense for tomorrow's smart home.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer of up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code homekit-10Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF their first purchase when using the code HOMEKIT at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.comShopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showSwitchBot Hub 3SwitchBot Vision Door LockThorbolt X1Nanoleaf solar garden lightsNanoleaf Matter rope lightThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Mark Vena Tech Guy Podcasts
SmartTechCheck Audio Newsletter: Amazon Ups Its Smart Home Game With Alexa+

Mark Vena Tech Guy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 7:13


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Mark Vena Tech Guy Podcasts
SmartTechCheck Audio Newsletter: Matter and Infineon Redefine Smart Home Security Standards

Mark Vena Tech Guy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 9:31


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Residential Tech Talks
Episode 194: CEDIA Shares Updates on its Advocacy Efforts

Residential Tech Talks

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 22:40


Shortly after the association's second-annual Smart Home on Capitol Hill Day – and on the heels of the "Liberation Day" announcements – we sat down with CEDIA to talk about the issues that are impacting the custom integration channel. Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO, and Darren Reaman, director of government relations, recap the event, talk tariffs, and much more on this week's episode.

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
Investing in Tomorrow: How Smart Homes Save You Money Today

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 30:25


In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Michael Stansbury interviews Olexiy Buyadgie, who shares his unique background and journey from Ukraine to the United States, where he now works on innovative building technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency in real estate. Alexi discusses his work with the Department of Energy, focusing on solutions that optimize energy use in residential and commercial buildings. He emphasizes the importance of proper insulation and the integration of AI to enhance energy management. The conversation also touches on the future of eco-friendly real estate developments, including Alexi's vision for an eco hotel and community projects. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

MacVoices Video
MacVoices #25138: Live! - App Store Politics, iPhone Pricing Rumors, Smart Home Transitions

MacVoices Video

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 30:20


This MacVoices Live! discussion starts with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet examining another piece of app store legislation, questioning its logic, potential impact, and the recurring influence of major players like Epic and Spotify. They explore the rumor of iPhone 17 price increases, debating whether tariffs, manufacturing shifts, or strategic messaging are driving the narrative. Wrapping up, the panel provide a PSA on Apple's shift away from legacy HomeKit architecture in iOS 19, including what users should check to stay compatible.  MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac Business, Centralize remote Mac fleet maintenance for your business. Try CleanMyMac Business for 14 days free for up to 30 devices. https://clnmy.com/MacVoicesCleanMyMacBusiness Show Notes: Chapters: 00:10 Intro to MacVoices04:26 App Store Freedom Act Discussion15:18 Apple Pricing Rumors25:29 Home Architecture Changes Links: Florida lawmaker proposes forcing Apple to allow third-party app stores like EUhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/05/06/florida-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-break-apples-app-store-stronghold/ Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices but not blame tariffshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/12/apple-may-raise-iphone-17-prices-but-not-blame-tariffs Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture with iOS 19https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/12/apple-discontinuing-support-for-older-home-architecture-with-ios-19 Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #25138: Live! - App Store Politics, iPhone Pricing Rumors, Smart Home Transitions

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 30:21


The discussion starts with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet examining another piece of app store legislation, questioning its logic, potential impact, and the recurring influence of major players like Epic and Spotify. They explore the rumor of iPhone 17 price increases, debating whether tariffs, manufacturing shifts, or strategic messaging are driving the narrative. Wrapping up, the panel provide a PSA on Apple's shift away from legacy HomeKit architecture in iOS 19, including what users should check to stay compatible.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25138.mp3 MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac Business, Centralize remote Mac fleet maintenance for your business. Try CleanMyMac Business for 14 days free for up to 30 devices. https://clnmy.com/MacVoicesCleanMyMacBusiness Show Notes: Chapters: 00:10 Intro to MacVoices 04:26 App Store Freedom Act Discussion 15:18 Apple Pricing Rumors 25:29 Home Architecture Changes Links: Florida lawmaker proposes forcing Apple to allow third-party app stores like EU https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/06/florida-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-break-apples-app-store-stronghold/ Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices but not blame tariffs https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/12/apple-may-raise-iphone-17-prices-but-not-blame-tariffs Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture with iOS 19 https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/12/apple-discontinuing-support-for-older-home-architecture-with-ios-19 Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Secrets of Technology
The Smart Home Letdown: Why the Future Still Isn't Plugged In

Secrets of Technology

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 77:59


Smart homes still aren't that smart—Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack what's gone wrong. Plus: streaming 24/7, Nintendo's overreach, and cheating with AI in college. With insights, laughs, and solid tech picks. The post The Smart Home Letdown: Why the Future Still Isn't Plugged In appeared first on StarQuest Media.

TODAY
TODAY May 9, 3rd Hour: The Upside: Caroline Wanga on New Memoir | Shop Today: Smart Home Upgrades

TODAY

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 31:37


Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan stop by to discuss their recent partnership to raise awareness about Meningococcal disease. Also, Caroline Wanga shares all the life lessons she has learned in her new memoir, “I'm Highly Percent Sure.” And, Jenn Jolly shares all the tech gadgets to make life around the house simpler, safer and smarter.

Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast
Dr. Hing-Wah Chau: Can Smart Homes and Technology Help Us Go Green? | Room by Room #78

Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 47:43


Waking up to a home that not only offers convenience, but also helps save the planet, seems to be growing more achievable, with advancements in smart home technology. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults built environment senior lecturer Dr. Hing-Wah Chau to find out how smart home technologies can help us go green. With over 10 years of professional architectural experience in Hong Kong, Dr. Hing-Wah Chau currently serves as course chair in architectural design, as well as senior lecturer in built environment at Victoria University. Prior to his role at Victoria University, he spent eight years teaching architectural design at the University of Melbourne, too. His research interests lie in sustainable built environment, green architecture and infrastructure, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hing-Wah Chau stresses the importance of practicing sustainability in the home, and highlights the key factors homeowners should consider when selecting smart home devices and systems.  Together, Marie and Dr. Hing-Wah Chau canvass some lesser-discussed ethical concerns of using smart home technology, such as the hidden amount of data and energy required to power smart homes. So, tune in to this episode to learn more about the environmental advantages and disadvantages of utilizing smart home technology! Follow Dr. Hing-Wah Chau's work: https://www.vu.edu.au/research/hing-wah-chau Connect with Dr. Hing-Wah Chau via the following platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hing-wah-chau-%E5%91%A8%E6%85%B6%E8%8F%AF%E5%8D%9A%E5%A3%AB-17530a8b/ Email: hing-wah.chau@vu.edu.au Room by Room is produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeorg.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-by-room-the-home-organization-science-insights-podcast/id1648509192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kUgWDXmcGl5XHbYspPtcW Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37779f90-f736-4502-8dc4-3a653b8492bd iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102862783 Podbean: https://homeorganizationinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402163 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/room-by-room-the-home-organiza-4914172

UBC News World
Exeter, NH Smart Home Electricians Install Thermostats With Remote App Control

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 2:19


For the very best in smart home installation and maintenance services for customers in the Exeter region, turn to Mister Sparky of Southeast New Hampshire! (603-664-3434) More details at https://www.mistersparky.com/southeast-new-hampshire Mister Sparky of Southeast New Hampshire City: Newington Address: 177 Shattuck Way Unit A, Website: https://www.mistersparky.com/southeast-new-hampshire

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
Unlocking the Future: 5 Benefits of Managed Wi-Fi for Multifamily Properties

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 39:08


    In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Dylan Silver interviews Kevin Fox, a service provider in the managed Wi-Fi space. They discuss the benefits of managed Wi-Fi for multifamily properties, the importance of automation in real estate, and how integrating smart technology can enhance tenant experiences. Kevin explains how managed Wi-Fi can increase property value and tenant satisfaction, while also discussing the future of smart homes and security systems. The conversation highlights the cost-effectiveness of upgrading to smart technology and the convenience it offers to both property managers and tenants.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Binärgewitter
Binärgewitter Talk #358: Schönes Tablet habt ihr dort. Wäre doch schade, wenn ihm ein Home-Assistant Dashboard zustoßen würde

Binärgewitter

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 132:40


Diesmal in BGT: Bagger, Internetprobleme, Backup-Lösungen, Smart Home, Datensicherheit und AI.

Tech It Out
AI will soon shop for you, with ‘Visa Intelligent Commerce'. Plus, TP-Link chats Wi-Fi 7 and smart home tech, and much, much more!

Tech It Out

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 39:07


I attended Visa's Product Drop in San Francisco to learn about “agentic shopping.” Get the deets when I catch up with Rubail Birwadker, SVP, Head of Growth, Products & Partnerships, at Visa.This week I was also in the Big Apple for TV interviews tied to ‘Small Business Week.' And so I'll share the gadgets I talked about, including new laptops, printers, and work lights.You likely know TP-Link as home networking gear experts, but there's much more to the company, as we hear from David Lux, Marketing Director at TP-LinkRamone Russell, San Diego Studios' Director of Comms and Brand Strategy, stops by Tech It Out to talk baseball! The new MLB The Show 25 has dropped, for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.Thank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!

Be a Smarter Homeowner
Revolutionizing Home Inventory with AI

Be a Smarter Homeowner

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 42:09


Title Revolutionizing Home Inventory with AI  Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic explore the intersection of home inventory management and AI technology. They discuss the importance of understanding fixed assets versus personal property, the significance of photo composition for accurate inventory, and the balance between speed and accuracy in documenting home contents. The conversation also highlights real-life applications of HomeZada's AI features, demonstrating how homeowners can efficiently create detailed inventories for insurance and estate planning purposes. In this conversation, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic explore the innovative features of Home Inventory AI, focusing on how it simplifies the process of managing home assets. They discuss the importance of photo composition for accurate inventory tracking, the power of AI in recognizing items and tracking warranties, and the convenience of finding manuals and managing documents. The conversation emphasizes the significance of keeping receipts and educating homeowners about their assets, ultimately showcasing how technology can streamline home management. Takeaways Home inventory is essential for managing home details. AI technology can simplify the home inventory process. Understanding fixed assets versus personal property is crucial. Photo composition affects AI's ability to recognize items. Speed and accuracy are both important in inventory management. Involving family can make inventory tasks more enjoyable. AI can process photos quickly and accurately. Detailed inventories aid in insurance claims and estate planning. HomeZada's AI features enhance the inventory experience. Creating an inventory can prevent duplicate purchases.  Home Inventory AI can identify items in seconds. Photo composition is crucial for accurate inventory. AI helps track warranties and replacement dates. Finding manuals is simplified with AI technology. Keeping receipts is essential for warranty claims. Homeowners can manage assets more efficiently. AI can educate homeowners about their properties. Document management is streamlined with Home Inventory AI. The importance of being prepared for home emergencies. Technology can significantly reduce time spent on home management. Sound Bites "Where do I start?" "Speed versus accuracy." "You brought up a good point." "The power continues." "I can't believe it. Like 10 seconds." "Amazing! Again, in less than 10 seconds." "This just makes my life so easy." "You need to know all that information."   Chapters 00:40 Introduction to Home Inventory and AI 03:35 Understanding Fixed Assets vs Personal Property 06:42 The Importance of Photo Composition 09:41 Speed vs Accuracy in Home Inventory 12:51 Real-Life Applications of Home Inventory AI 15:40 Demonstrating HomeZada's AI Features 18:44 Maximizing Detail in Home Inventory 21:35 Estate Planning and Long-Term Benefits of Inventory 22:50 Introduction to Home Inventory AI 25:32 Understanding Photo Composition for Inventory 27:35 AI Recognition and Warranty Tracking 30:40 Finding Manuals and Document Management 34:50 The Importance of Keeping Receipts 38:33 Educating Homeowners on Their Assets

Real Estate Right Now
What You Should Know About Smart Homes, Security, and Home Theater

Real Estate Right Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 25:13


This week on Real Estate Right Now, we're diving into the exciting world of smart home technology and custom AV solutions with a true industry leader. Join us as we welcome Michelle Vedder, owner of Synergy Integrated Systems in Raleigh, NC. Michelle brings years of expertise in audio, visual, and home automation systems designed to transform everyday living into extraordinary experiences. In this episode, we'll uncover how Synergy Integrated Systems is reshaping the way homeowners and real estate professionals think about technology in the home. From integrated lighting and climate control to state-of-the-art home theaters and whole-house audio, Michelle will share how her team customizes smart home solutions to meet[...]

The IDEAL Investor Show: The Path to Early Retirement
Episode 458- ​The Role of Smart Home Technology in Energy Efficiency

The IDEAL Investor Show: The Path to Early Retirement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 5:44


Home tech isn't just convenient—it cuts energy costs, boosts property value, and helps investors stay ahead of the curve. Listen for more***DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START WITH FRANCHISING? Grab Bob Bernotas' free course for a limited time only at edu.franchisewithbob.com/idealAny questions?*** Interested in the $10k/month passive strategy? Just sign up for our newsletter at https://bit.ly/iwg-strategy BOOK IS OUT! Grab Your Copy and learn how to get your feet wet in real estate investing Download episodes to your favorite platforms at idealinvestorshow.com Connect with us through social! We'd love to build a community of like-minded people like YOU!

ResiWeek
Finding Comfort In Chaos | ResiWeek 480

ResiWeek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 28:40


Yes, we have to talk about tariffs again. Be ready to have this marked in the same manner as 'new normal' or 'unprecedented times' back in 2020. Tariff back-and-forths are causing a lot of chaos in all sectors including the CI channel. What can integrators do to maintain some order amidst the chaos? Apropos of that, CEDIA went to the US Capitol for their second Smart Home on Capitol Hill event. How organizations like CEDIA are providing for the industry. BIG AV (that's a company, not a boogeyman like Big Pharma) talks about aspirations for the industry, including the future of the workforce. What can we do to foster the next generation of AV integrators?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we find the biggest stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss what integrators need to know with a panel of experts in our space. Joining us this week is Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications and Bob Archer of CE Pro.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Bob Archer – CE ProKatye McGregor-Bennett – KMB CommunicationsLinks to sources:Residential Systems – Crestron's Statement on TariffsResidential Tech Today – CEDIA's Second Annual Day At Capitol HillCE Pro – BIG AV's Aspirations for AV industrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52 Pearls: Weekly Money Wisdom
Episode 268: Mortgage Rates, Market Myths & Smart Home Buying with Erica Powers

52 Pearls: Weekly Money Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 29:48 Transcription Available


Is now a smart time to buy a home—or just a risky financial move?On this episode of Women's Money Wisdom, host Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with returning guest and mortgage specialist Erica Powers CMPS®, CDLP®, NMLS#739673. First Merchants Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and a Member FDIC. She unpacks the ever-changing housing market and what it means for your money moves.With over 20 years of experience and certifications in divorce lending and mortgage planning, Erica helps us cut through the confusion about mortgage rates, affordability, and refinancing strategies. Together, Melissa and Erica explore:

Michael Garfield
The 1 smart home device that you absolutely need

Michael Garfield

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 76:07 Transcription Available


Today on the High Texan Show:What the pause in tech product tariffs means for you NOWThe 4 things to pack when traveling internationally to protect your dataThe 1 smart home device that you absolutely need

The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast
Wi-Fi 7 powers the future of smart homes and smarter enterprises with Raja Shanmugam of Tata Consultancy Services

The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 14:16


In this episode, we welcome Raja Shanmugam, Global Head of Strategy and Market Development for IoT and Digital Engineering at Tata Consultancy Services, to the podcast to dive into the evolving role of Wi-Fi in smart homes and enterprise environments. Raja shares his perspective on why Wi-Fi 7 is gaining traction in smart homes, and how the new standard's key features meet the demand for a growing number of connected devices by bringing enhanced performance, security, and energy efficiency. In enterprise, Raja shares that 80% of TCS customers have scaled IoT deployments beyond proof-of-concept, leveraging Wi-Fi for connectivity in static environments like factories and warehouses. Tune in to learn more, including how Wi-Fi empowers AI's transformation of both smart homes and autonomous operations. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™For Wi-Fi AllianceFor Membership InfoGeneral Contact

Einschlafen Podcast
EP 574 ~ Smart Home mit Home Assistant und Goethe

Einschlafen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 74:46 Transcription Available


Erstaunlich viele Hörerinnen werden dies zu interessant zum Einschlafen finden, zumindest höre ich jetzt, seitdem ich in den Smart Home Zug eingestiegen bin, dass doch sehr viele andere auch mit drin sitzen. Vorher war mir das unbekannt, wie weit verbreitet das ist.

The Future of Insurance
The Future of Insurance – Dave Wechsler, Principal, OMERS Ventures

The Future of Insurance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 36:20


As one of the first Insurtech operators turned investor, Dave leads OMERS Ventures Insurtech portfolio which includes investments in well-known players such as Clearcover, Foresight, WeFox and Joyn. Most recently at Hippo as VP of Growth, Dave oversaw the company's execution and strategy around Smart Home and emerging products. Dave's journey in Insurtech started in 2017 while at Comcast Xfinity where he designed a distribution partnership with Hippo to sell homeowners insurance to Comcast's 30M+ customers. In that role Dave secured his P&C license and set up a national agency. Dave was also part of the team at Comcast that led Hippo's $25M Series B in 2018. Additionally, Dave has founded and led several technology startups giving him a deep understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Dave is passionate about the intersection of technology and insurance and is a firm believer that we are in the early stages of what will be a watershed moment for the sector. He is an active writer and speaker on the industry. Dave also is a Board Director of Joyn Insurance and a Board Observer for Clearcover, Foresight and WeFox as we well multiple Fintech investments. Dave has a BA in Policy Studies from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. He is also a licensed P&C insurance agent. Episode Summary
In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of InsurTech with insights from Dave Wechsler, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities within the insurance industry, particularly in the context of technological advancements and market dynamics.
 Guest Background: Dave's journey through various startups and their transition into the venture capital world. Insights into the role of technology in transforming traditional insurance practices. Dave started the InsurTech Rap weekly podcast because of his feeling of the importance of networking and collaboration among industry professionals. Current Trends in InsurTech: The impact of AI and machine learning on underwriting and claims processing. Discussion on the shift from legacy systems to modern, tech-driven solutions. Embracing Experimentation: The willingness to experiment and learn from failures is crucial for success in the InsurTech space. As [Guest Name] noted, traditional companies often lack the flexibility to innovate, making it essential for startups to leverage their agility. The Role of AI: Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape, offering new tools and capabilities that can enhance underwriting processes and customer engagement. However, it also presents challenges as new entrants can disrupt established players with more advanced solutions. Challenges for Entrepreneurs: Navigating the complexities of entering new markets and the importance of adaptability. The significance of building a strong brand and community in the InsurTech sector. Future Outlook: Predictions for the InsurTech landscape in the coming years, including the role of blockchain and smart contracts. The necessity for established companies to innovate and embrace new technologies to stay competitive. Resources Mentioned: insurtechrap.com Join the show live every Thursday at 2 PM EST for more discussions on InsurTech trends and insights. This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance thought leadership series, available globally from Amazon in print, Kindle and Audible audiobook. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

The Pool Guy Podcast Show
Crystal Water Monitor: The Smart Way to Monitor Your Pool

The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 18:55


Send us a textIn this episode, we take a deep dive into the Crystal Smart Water Monitor, an innovative device designed to keep your pool's water chemistry in check with real-time updates and automated tracking. I'll share my thoughts on its features, usability, and whether it's worth the investment for pool owners looking to simplify maintenance. Is this the future of hassle-free pool care? Tune in to find out!Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA delivers clean, healthy water solutions. https://bit.ly/HASAhttps://www.orendatech.com/The Bottom Feeder Professional Battery Powered Vacuum System. Save $100 with discount Code: DVB100https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDERAnd Skimmer, America's #1 pool service software! Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days at:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Thanks for listening and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Visit the premier home show coming to Rosemont this September

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025


Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/12/25: Howard Breitrose and Eboni Garner join the program to share everything happening at the Smart Home and Furnishings Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center taking place September 24th-26th. To learn more about what will be at the Smart Home and Furnishings Show, go […]

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg
Home Sweet Home Chicago (04/12/25): David Hochberg with Centerguard Plumbing's Mike Epping, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating and Cooling's Rob Lindemann, and Smart Home and Furnishings Show's Howard Breitrose and Eboni Garner

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025


We started off this week's show by chatting with Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping about Spring plumbing tips. Next, Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO Rob Lindemann joined the show to talk about Spring cleaning and a healthier home. Then, Howard Breitrose and Eboni Garner share everything you need to know about the Smart Home and Furnishings Show. And, throughout […]

Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds
4-11-25 Jake Manning - MS Smart Homes - joins the show to talk their new office & cyber-security.

Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 17:44


All guests join us on the Farm Bureau Insurance guest line, and we are LIVE from the BankPlus Studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds
4-11-25 Hour 3: Tanner Allen joins us for the majority of the hour. Plus, Jake Manning joins us to give us the latest from Ms Smart Homes.

Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 51:58


All guests join us on the Farm Bureau Insurance guest line, and we are LIVE from the BankPlus Studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version

In this conversation, John Harcar interviews Madelyn Felix about her journey in real estate and the innovative concept of keyless property management. Madelyn shares her early experiences in real estate, the challenges she faced as an investor, and the importance of mentorship. She discusses her transition to keyless property management, highlighting the inefficiencies of traditional methods and the benefits of technology in enhancing security and efficiency. The conversation concludes with insights into her marketing strategies and future plans for her new venture.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat     Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

I Am Home podcast
Smart home tech to make pet & parent-life way easier

I Am Home podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 29:07


On this week's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts Tyler, Becca and Hilary are joined by two tech-savvy pros who break down the smartest ways to upgrade your home for the safety and convenience of your little ones - both two-legged and four-legged. NFMers Erik Palacio and Cliff Tullis dive into the tech that makes parenting and pet care easier, from smart deadbolts that give you peace of mind to lighting and thermostats you can control from anywhere - even cameras that add an extra layer of home security. Whether you're a new parent, a pet lover, or just ready to level up your home tech, this episode is packed with practical, kid- and pet-friendly solutions. Resources: NFM Electronic Services

Smell Ya Later
186: How smart homes smell good

Smell Ya Later

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 73:37


We're hosting a Scent Swap at Talea in Williamsburg on May 7th from 6-9 pm. It's free with RSVP. Bring at least one fragrance to swap and enjoy bevs & snacks from our host. If your idea of home fragrance involves sticky reed diffusers, sweeping up incense ash, or $80 candles, Pura offers something for the tech-savvy, with one of the first smart home app-controlled scent diffusion devices. More sophisticated than a flower-shaped plug-in and less treacherous than a forgotten candle left burning, Pura's device is a nifty hockey puck-sized disc that holds two different scent pods and can be controlled with an app to customize scent selection, timing, and intensity. We have VP of Fragrance Trevor Davis and Chief Fragrance Experience Officer Mara Dumski to explain the intricacies of how scents are deconstructed and rebuilt for different purposes like electronic diffusion. [What we smell like today: Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka, Bleu Nour Neon Violette]

Residential Tech Talks
Episode 188: Avi Rosenthal Breaks Down the Challenges and Opportunities in the Smart Home

Residential Tech Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 35:03


In his early days as an integrator and self-proclaimed networking nerd, Avi Rosenthal saw the potential in a fully connected and automated home. He took that passion and hobby and turned it into a career that now includes serving as the Chairman of the Board for the Z-Wave Alliance – among many other roles at highly impactful and important organizations. We tap into Avi's networking knowledge to get a better lay of home automation landscape, see where the challenges exist, and spot potential gaps that integrators can help fill.

Mac Geek Gab (Enhanced AAC)
macOS 15.4 Fixes, Smart Home Discounts, & AirPods Battery Tips

Mac Geek Gab (Enhanced AAC)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 82:24 Transcription Available


You picked the right episode to level up your tech game. This week on Mac Geek Gab, you'll pick up smart Quick Tips like telling your homeowners' insurance about your smart devices for potential savings, using UK plugs on US airplanes for reliable power, and mastering note navigation on macOS […]

KFI Featured Segments
Andy Riesmeyer in for @Chrisontheair Chris Merrill – Dodgers visit the white house! Gas prices up! Gen-X name change! What does Gen Z Want?

KFI Featured Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 32:42 Transcription Available


Dodgers going to the white house tomorrow! Gas prices going way up! Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past economists' forecasts. Southern California job creation drops 33%. Ultra rich unplugging from Smart Homes. Mansion Tax needs a remodel! Those born between 1970 and 1985 are ditching Gen X and millennial titles for 'Gen Goonie, Gen Z Wants Menstrual Leave!

ICONIC HOUR
Your Home at The Touch of a Button | Owner of Oasis Luxury Smart Homes Justin Worley Shares How Home Tech Systems Are Expertly Designed For Max Enjoyment & Relaxation

ICONIC HOUR

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:04


On today's podcast, owner of Oasis Luxury Smart Homes Justin Worley shares how assistive technology for your home can be personalized to your lifestyle needs. With smart home technology on the rise, learn about the many benefits of customizing your home's lighting design & control, electrical, audio / video, shades, security, comfort control, outdoor entertainment, home automation and more from a true expert. BACK STORY Justin has over fifteen years of experience in the home automation sector. Today he owns Scottsdale's premier source for the design, installation and personalized programming of your home entertainment and control solutions.    Website: https://oasissmarthomes.com/ Instagram: oasisluxurysmarthomes    SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.    

Construction Royalty
97. NXT Level Smart Home w/ Jeremiah Winfree & Jerry Orantes

Construction Royalty

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 56:37


Back for round two with NXT Lever Smart Home from Houston, TX. Last time we only had one half of the partnership with Jeremiah Winfree, but this time we made sure we also had the other half, Jerry Orantes.   We talked about how a business partnership works, home automation, the future of AI, traveling and how Jerry Orantes got started in the business!   Follow NXT Level Smart Home! Instagram  Jeremiah's Instagram Jerry's Instagram   Follow Us! Instagram

The Speed of Culture Podcast
Why the Smart Home Revolution Is Here—And What It Means for Brands with LG Electronics, Louis Giagrande

The Speed of Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 20:52


On The Speed of Culture Podcast, Louis Giagrande, CMO of LG Electronics North America, reveals how LG is redefining the future of smart living. From AI-driven appliances to seamless automation, he shares how technology is making everyday life more intuitive and connected.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Louis Giagrande on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
HOT 206: Automating Roller Shades & Connecting Printers - Connecting Devices for Automation

Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 16:13 Transcription Available


In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers two questions from Kevin: about how to control multiple roller shades with different remotes from a smartphone via Wi-Fi, and connecting a printer that's currently on a power line network to his eero Wi-Fi system. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.