Podcasts about smart homes

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Episode Summary:Will and Brandt try to get through a whole episode without saying the two letters. What's your over-under on how far they got? Along the way: Will's new NDI camera rig, Apple's ten-thousand-dollar Mac Minis and a rumored rack-mount server, why local hosting keeps swinging back to the cloud, and Brandt's morning brief that grew from a chat message into a checkbox web page.Discussions Include:• Will's NDI camera overhaul, from a $200 encoder box to auto-tracking PTZ gimbals that occasionally zoom out on their own• Apple's $10K Mac Mini configurations, the rumored rack-mount Mac server, and model companies ordering them by the thousand• The expansion-and-contraction cycle of local versus cloud, from self-hosted email servers to running your own models• Buzz, Block's "Slack for agents," and why one master agent isn't enough once you're running several at once• Brandt's daily brief evolving from a chat message into a full HTML page with checkboxesQuotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):     "It's refreshing to talk about something that's technology based that doesn't have two letters in it." - Brandt Krueger     "Whenever I get frustrated with something in software, I now ask myself: can I just build it?" - Will Curran     "It would back up, go full speed to the point where it would pop a wheelie, and then ram itself into your furniture at full speed." - Brandt Krueger     "AI has definitely made us more organized and more productive. But then why do people feel as burnt out as they did when we didn't have this technology?" - Will CurranThing of the Episode (TOTE):     Brandt: Roborock QV 35A - https://us.roborock.com/products/roborock-qv-35a     Will: Cronometer - https://cronometer.com

J'ai reçu mon DJI Romo 2 et après seulement quelques heures d'utilisation… première grosse surprise !Design, silence, aspiration, navigation, intégration Matter avec Maison d'Apple : je vous partage mes toutes premières impressions sur ce robot aspirateur plutôt haut de gamme.Ce n'est pas encore un test complet, juste un retour à chaud. Le vrai bilan viendra après quelques semaines d'utilisation quotidienne.Me contacter : https://quotigeek.fr/liens-ga3tan/

Jodi shares her mic-drop cast iron queso recipe from our game day grub, plus a Keep the Wow Wednesday check-in with listeners. Plus Sam and Murphy share their fave security camera fails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary:Will and Brandt return from the summer backlog to reveal how Brandt built his own terminal macro — type WTF, hit return — to auto-generate this show's rough cuts and notes. Will shares a parallel project automating his DJ mix uploads, and the two unpack why lower-effort models like Sonnet outperform flashier ones once a workflow is dialed in, with quick hits on Notion, AI agents, and iOS 27's new Siri.Discussions Include:• Brandt's homemade "WTF" terminal macro that auto-generates rough cuts and show notes for this very podcast• Why dialing a workflow back to Sonnet worked better than letting flashier models like Opus and Fable run the show• Will's Fade Out project, which auto-edits, tags, and publishes his DJ mix recordings end to end• Barry, Will's AI agent, and the surprisingly awkward business of having an AI negotiate with contractors• Using Notion as a shared, always-current source of truth for both work and AI agent memoryQuotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):     "It's taken it from about a 45-minute process to about a 10-minute process. And that's pretty good." - Brandt Krueger     "If there's something that you do that is repetitive, there is no reason why it can't be completely automated." - Will Curran     "We're a team here. Let's collaborate. Sometimes you go down a weird road that takes five minutes that would have taken me ten seconds to just do the work." - Brandt Krueger     "He has the ability to be on all the time, ask questions, get responses, respond immediately — it's freaking the crap out of contractors." - Will CurranThing of the Episode (TOTE):     Brandt: iOS 27 Beta (new Siri) - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-unveils-next-generation-of-apple-intelligence-siri-ai-and-more/     Will: Notion - https://www.notion.com

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You probably have a pretty specific picture in your head when you hear the words “home break-in.” Maybe it involves someone kicking down the front door in the middle of the night. But according to our guest, that’s not usually how it works. And that might change the way you think about home security. In this episode of Grown-Up Stuff, Matt and Lea talk with Aaron Miller, Vice President at ADT and Head of ADT Blu, about the things that actually make your home vulnerable, from leaving obvious signs that no one’s home to relying on a camera notification without anyone there to respond. They also get into smart-home technology, DIY security systems, and the difference between simply knowing something is happening and actually having help when it does. And because life has a funny way of creating new reasons to think about security, like moving, having a baby, and going on vacation, Aaron shares some practical things you can do to protect your home without turning it into a fortress. Because being a grown-up means realizing that home security is probably one of those things you should think about before you need it. And, apparently, listening for someone breaking in at 2 a.m. isn't much of a strategy. This episode is sponsored by ADT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary:Recording live from Brandt's porch during Will's road-trip stop in Minnesota, the guys go behind the scenes on their setup before diving into ElevenLabs' new AI creative studio and the case for AI as history's next great democratizer of art. They swerve into deep-end territory: why human judgment beats "AI slop," Will's AI agent Barry gets sent to Barry Jail, and a spiral into simulation theory and what human purpose looks like as AI absorbs more of the work.Discussions Include:• Recording live from Brandt's porch with clip-on lavs and a DJI Mic Mini, planes and baseball games included• ElevenLabs' new creative studio for AI image-to-video generation, and Brandt's product-launch experiment with it• The historical case for AI as a democratizing force in art and creativity (Photoshop, photography, vibe coding)• Why human judgment and imperfection will keep beating "AI slop," even as generation quality improves• Will's AI agent Barry getting cautiously welcomed into the Meshtastic Discord's new "Barry Jail" channel• A deep-end swerve into simulation theory, privacy, and what human purpose looks like as AI takes on more workQuotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):     "They made a channel called Barry Jail... and he goes, 'All right, showing up for my parole hearing today.'" - Will Curran     "I truly thought to myself, we could be in the Matrix - like, this could really be in the Matrix." - Will Curran     "[The Pope's doctrinal note on AI] wasn't an anti-technology screed - it was just, hey, let's keep the humanity in it. I think that's a legitimate thing to raise." - Brandt Krueger     "That's where the humanity will always win over slop, because humanity will actually bother to either be imperfect on purpose, or decide the level of perfection, the level of realism." - Brandt KruegerThing of the Episode (TOTE):     Brandt: Use AI to make what you already do better     Will: Rolling out Claude Code company-wide

Technology makes life easier. That's the pitch. Until, maybe, it starts making a few too many decisions for us.Mitch's good pal from Australia , Gavin, returns to Mitch Wonders for a conversation about smart homes, AI assistants, convenience creep, and the little habits we've adopted without ever really deciding to.We're not rejecting technology—we love plenty of it. The question is where each of us draws the line. (And you don't want to miss Gavin's borderline epic electric bike analogy!)What do we really need? What do we simply enjoy? And when does useful become unnecessary?Welcome to The Smart Home vs. The Simple Life. Welcome, to Mitch Wonders. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life's big questions. Each episode, Mitch—a cranky but curious Texan—takes a plainspoken look at today's world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on every episode, meet recent guests, watch YouTube clips, check out BBQ and whiskey reviews, visit the Mitch Merch Store, and more at the newly updated Mitch Wonders website: https://mitchwonders.com/Got feedback, an idea, or something you just need to tell Mitch? Reach out here: https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3And as always...thank you for listening.

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!What if the biggest opportunity in construction is not just what we build next, but how we make the buildings we already have perform better?In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sit down with Christian Schiemann, whose work sits at the intersection of technology and the built environment. What starts as a conversation about buildings quickly opens up into energy, innovation, retrofitting and how the assets we already own could look, feel and operate very differently in the years ahead.We talk about reducing energy consumption, improving building performance, upgrading existing residential and commercial properties, and the technology that could change the way buildings are managed over the next couple of decades. It is a slightly different conversation for the show, but a really interesting one for anyone curious about where property, construction and technology are heading.Takeaways:✅ How technology is changing the way buildings perform✅ Why existing buildings may hold huge untapped potential✅ The role of retrofitting in improving energy efficiency✅ How residential and commercial assets could operate differently in future✅ Why reducing energy consumption is becoming a major priority✅ What innovation in the built environment could look like over the next decadeChapters:03:27  Christian's Journey into Building Automation05:11  How Building Automation Has Evolved08:54  Open Protocols and Getting Building Systems to Communicate11:45  Automating Energy Efficiency and Bringing AI into Buildings14:31  Net Zero Buildings and the Massive Retrofit Opportunity18:09  Why Government Policy Matters for Decarbonising Buildings20:24  The Cost, Payback and Commercial Case for Greener Buildings24:07  Smart Homes, Solar, Batteries and Home Energy Management27:20  Housing Affordability, Building Standards and Smarter New Homes36:30  Data Centres, Energy Consumption and the Cooling Challenge43:06  Renewable Energy, Battery Technology and the Road to 205048:46  The Four Layer Approach to Retrofitting Existing Buildings54:50  Self-Generating Buildings, Technology Adoption and Bringing People Along1:00:41  Health, Wellbeing and the Human Benefits of Building AutomationTune in for a thought-provoking conversation about smarter buildings, better performance and the future of technology in property and construction.Hope you enjoy the podcast! #BuildingTechnology #SmartBuildings #EnergyEfficiency #PropertyTechnology #BuiltEnvironment #BuildingPerformance #Retrofitting #SustainableBuildings #ConstructionInnovation #FutureOfProperty #AustralianConstruction #PropertyDevelopment #TheBuildingTalksPodcastThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auProud to partner with Housing All Australians (HAA) and The Building and Construction Foundation. Check out their websites and join the movement!www.housingallaustralians.org.auhttps://www.buildingandconstructionfoundation.org.au/The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News made less nerdy - Computer Purchasing guidelines in the current RAM crisis - 11:00 - Solving the RAM crisis - Benjamin unpacks why solving the RAM crisis is so difficult - 22:00 - AI as we have it vs Star Trek - Benjamin and Keith banter over where we are going with AI - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Navamo lawnmower experience by Marty's picky neighbor - 39:00 - Scam Series - empty envelope QR - Benjamin warns of odd empty envelopes with QR codes - 44:00 - Keske on aircraft - Steve and Benjamin talk about the technology of aircraft - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers new reports on Blackhat, Infocomm, and CUAV - 1:07:00 - Smart homes making lives easier - Benjamin tells how smart home devices make life easier - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 394 - Distractions, even smaller ones can disrupt workflows - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - waking monitor - Lucas is concerned his monitor wakes up when computer is off

CEDIA Expo 2026 is almost here, and Rich Green & Michael Heiss are back with their pre-show rundown! These CEDIA legends break down everything you need to see, hear, and do at CEDIA Expo in Denver from AI's real impact on our industry, the future of distributed vs. streaming audio, power management money-makers to luxury AV trends, and a full rundown of their can't-miss sessions (Pregame Show, WTF Acronyms, EV Charging, Future Technologies, and more). Get the inside scoop before you hit the road to meet us in Denver. Register for CEDIA Expo: https://cediaexpo.com/about-the-show-cedia-ppc-linkedin/ Check out the CEDIA Education Conference Schedule: https://cediaexpo.com/education/schedule/?utm_campaign=47349079-CED261_ATT_CEDIAAssociation_Email&utm_source=email&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=CEDIAAssociation 

It can be hard enough to set up smart home tech in a house or an apartment, but what about a dorm room? Jennifer Pattison Tuohy recently tested out some smart home tech when she dropped off her son for his freshman year at Clemson. Jen reports back to David Imel on how the gadgets stood up to the challenges of college Wi-Fi and rules against hanging things on the wall. Further reading: Apple's new M6 chip gets more cores and more AI compute Apple's new Mac Mini has fresh M6 and M5 Pro chip offerings — and higher prices Apple launches new Mac Studios with its ‘most powerful chip ever' — the M5 Ultra Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness WhatsApp is making it easier to ignore spam calls Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Summary:Will lays out a bold prediction: AI and data centers are about to become America's next partisan flashpoint, and he and Brandt spend the episode stress-testing it, untangling water-usage myths, nuclear-power FUD, and a Texas gas-turbine site making neighbors sick with infrasound. They land on Jevons Paradox to explain why efficiency won't shrink data center demand, sketch out a mainframe-to-local-compute future for AI, then close with a vertical USB-C cable stand and Brandt's new favorite TSA-proof gun case lock.Discussions Include:• Will's prediction: AI and data centers becoming the next big partisan flashpoint in the US• Untangling the data center water-usage debate — golf courses, evaporative cooling, and a contested Georgia well-water case• Nuclear power as a cautionary parallel for FUD and outdated public perception• Infrasound from gas-turbine-powered data centers making nearby residents sick• Jevons Paradox, and why more efficient AI won't shrink data center demand, it'll grow it• The mainframe-to-personal-computer analogy for where local vs. cloud AI compute is headedQuotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):     "I believe that AI, and specifically data centers, are gonna be the next partisan issue in the United States that will divide down party lines." - Will Curran     "The technology and the plans for modern nuclear reactors, by all indications, are incredibly safe. But nobody cares." - Brandt Krueger     "We know gas turbines are bad for the environment, but have you heard about infrasound?" - Will Curran     "As we got more and more efficient at how we burned coal, it was supposed to bring down the coal use - and it didn't go down, it went up." - Brandt KruegerThing of the Episode (TOTE):     Brandt: Cedar Mill TSA-approved gun case lock - https://www.amazon.com/Cut-Resistant-MonoShaft-lock-gun-case-padlock/dp/B0CNBKXH4B     Will: Vertical USB-C cable stand - I couldn't find it, and Will never sent it - BK ;)

We're diving back into the vault today to bring you a foundational episode on one of my favorite ADHD strategies: Automation. We all know the struggle—if it's interesting, we're all in. If it's boring? It's nearly impossible to start. Because so much of "adulting" is inherently repetitive, automation allows us to frontload our work so our "future selves" don't have to rely on willpower alone. Top Tips from this Rebroadcast: Frontload your effort: Save time and brainpower by making decisions once and letting tech handle the rest. Systematize first: Learn why reducing steps in a task is often more important than the gadget you use to do it. Automated Accountability: How to let your teammates know you've finished a task without having to remember to send that "done" email. Smart Home, Clear Mind: Exploring the possibilities of smart speakers and sensors to keep your household running on autopilot. Support the show on Patreon Find the show notes at HackingYourADHD.com/automation

Andrew covers a fast-moving smart home news roundup before diving into the latest Apple smart home rumors, including signs of a new Smart Home Hub, a possible Home OS, and related accessories.Key topicsHomey adds solar forecasting and export pricingComcast's Wi-Fi Motion featureEufy's new NVR security camera systemShelly's battery-powered flood sensorTCL's Matter-enabled smart lockMalware found in cheap Android TV boxesSonos hardware leaks and Live Activities supportApple's rumored Smart Home Hub and Home OSPossible pricing, sensors, and wall-mounted/tabletop versionsHighlightsApple's smart home roadmap is starting to look more realWidgets and live activities may be central to the user experienceThe episode also covers the smartest new devices and biggest risks in the broader smart home marketSend me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/HOMEKIT!Hims: Visit https://hims.com/homeinsider to get a personalized plan that gets you!Smart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showHomey solar energy updatesSonos soundbar leaksSonos Live ActivitiesAndroid streaming box botnet Reddit postFBI streaming box PSAComcast motion trackingTCL D2 Pro smart lockShelly Flood Gen 4macOS Tahoe leakThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Knapp ein Drittel der Deutschen kann sich vorstellen, in einem KI-gesteuerten Haus zu wohnen. Das ist ein Ergebnis einer Umfrage unter 1200 Verbrauchern. Die hat der Verband Bitkom anlässlich der Messe IFA durchgeführt. Von Anja Dobrodinsky

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Episode Summary:Brandt and Will open with Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO and what a hardware-first successor means for the future of on-device AI, then dig into Anthropic's newly revealed Mythos model, its eye-popping valuation, and Firefox's haul of 275 zero-days found with it. The back half turns practical: Will makes the case for "owning your own memory," and both trade tips on Claude chat vs. Cowork vs. Code and the caveman token-saving skill.Discussions Include:• Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, and what a hardware-focused successor means for Apple's AI ambitions• Anthropic's Mythos model: its trillion-dollar-plus valuation, deliberate limited release, and Firefox's 275-bug haul• "Own your own memory": building a personal Obsidian/Markdown knowledge base so your AI agent knows you better• Claude power tools: Karpathy's CLAUDE.md, the "superpowers" planning-and-QA skill, and the caveman token-saving skill• AI-trained chroma keying from Corridor Crew, and the growing backlash against gas-powered data centersQuotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):     "What if my grandma's dying wish was that I could install malware on my friend's computer?" - Brandt Krueger     "You need to be owning your own memory." - Will Curran     "It's not going to escape, but people are going to come up with their own versions of it, and that's going to be trouble." - Brandt Krueger     "A token is a word - every word it writes and every word it reads is a token." - Will CurranThing of the Episode (TOTE):     Brandt: Chat vs. Cowork vs. Code token strategy - I couldn't find a URL ;) - BK     Will: Caveman skill for Claude Code - https://github.com/juliusbrussee/caveman

Episode Summary:Brandt and Will trade war stories on the gap between AI hype and AI reality: Brandt's saga of nursing a decade-old, server-killed Oculus Go back to life with Claude Code, the "caveman concept" for cutting token waste, and why Claude keeps giving up and trying to open Chrome. Will breaks down Anthropic's new (and deliberately withheld) Mythos model, plus his own iMessage-agent setup via BlueBubbles. They wrap with confidently-wrong AI moments and this week's Things of the Episode.Discussions Include:• Claude Cowork vs. Claude Code vs. Claude chat, and when to reach for each• The "caveman concept": talking to your AI simply to burn fewer tokens• Resurrecting a 10-year-old, server-bricked Oculus Go using Claude Code, ADB, and a custom APK• Anthropic's Mythos model, its bug-hunting/exploit-chaining chops, and Project Glasswing• When AI is confidently wrong (and how to stop it defaulting to "just open Chrome")Quotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):     "It is so stupid sometimes... but at the same time, it is also still really, REALLY stupid sometimes." - Brandt Krueger     "There's two types of people in this world: people who use AI to learn everything, and people who use AI to learn nothing." - Will Curran     "It flippin' writes its own APK... " - Brandt Krueger     "Definitely the power is on the code side of things. It's much smarter." - Will CurranThing of the Episode (TOTE):     Brandt: Oculus Go hacking project - https://www.ebay.com/b/Oculus-Go-VR-Headsets/183068/bn_7115189259     Will: BlueBubbles - https://bluebubbles.app/

Send us Fan MailYour front door, your heat, and your “security” cameras might not really be yours anymore and that's not a conspiracy, it's a dependency chain. We take a hard, practical look at how smart home devices can turn everyday convenience into a preparedness vulnerability, especially when core functions rely on cloud servers, Wi‑Fi, firmware updates, and monthly subscriptions. If you care about self-reliance, operational security, and resilient home systems, this one will make you rethink what you've invited into your house. We walk through the hidden transaction behind smart locks, smart thermostats, and cloud-connected cameras: trading autonomy for convenience. The hardware sits on your wall, but the functionality often lives on someone else's infrastructure with someone else's priorities. We talk about what happens when servers go down, bad updates roll out, or access gets restricted and why “it usually works” is not the same thing as being prepared. Then we zoom out to the OPSEC side: the data trail smart devices create, what it reveals about your schedule and patterns, and how “always-on” tech can become a self-funded surveillance system. Finally, we give you a simple decision filter for smart home tech: does it increase your independence or decrease it, and can you operate it if every external system fails? If you want a smarter, tougher home security and preparedness plan, start here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves gadgets, and leave a review with the smart device you're rethinking.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

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Smarte Katzen-Gadgets versprechen Komfort für Mensch und Tier: Katzenklos, die sich selbst reinigen, Futterautomaten mit Kameras, vernetzte Trinkbrunnen. Doch was taugen die Geräte wirklich – und rechtfertigen sie ihren oft hohen Preis? In der aktuellen Folge von c't uplink diskutieren die heise+-Redakteure Alexander Spier und Marvin Strathmann mit Moderator Keywan Tonekaboni über ihre Erfahrungen mit vernetztem Katzenzubehör. Alexander Spier hat seinen Haushalt Schritt für Schritt mit smarten Geräten ausgestattet – vom Trinkbrunnen über Kamera und Futterautomat bis zum selbstreinigenden Katzenklo. Er erklärt, welche Geräte tatsächlich Arbeit abnehmen und wo man vor allem für App-Anbindung und WLAN einen saftigen Aufpreis zahlt. Denn viele nützliche Funktionen verstecken die Hersteller hinter Abo-Modellen. Dazu wandern reichlich Daten in die Hersteller-Clouds, oft nach China. Marvin Strathmann hat Alexander geholfen, die verschiedenen Insel-Apps in Home Assistant zusammenzuführen. Er gibt im c't uplink Einblicke, wie sich Trinkmengen, Gewichtsverläufe und Fütterungszeiten in einem gemeinsamen Dashboard bündeln lassen – und wie man sogar in Home-Assistant Funktionen nachbaut, für die Hersteller sonst kassieren. Die drei Katzenbesitzer sprechen außerdem über smartes Spielzeug, Chip-gesteuerte Katzenklappen und darüber, wann sich der Aufwand wirklich lohnt. Denn manches Gadget hilft tatsächlich, Krankheiten früh zu erkennen – anderes ist teure Spielerei.

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Varrer a casa e passar pano estão no topo da lista das tarefas domésticas que os brasileiros menos gostam de fazer. Não à toa, os robôs-aspiradores deixaram de ser itens de luxo ou nichados e ganharam espaço definitivo na rotina dos lares no Brasil. Para entender o que mudou nesse mercado, o Podcast Canaltech recebe Rafael Garcia, Gerente de Marketing de Produto da Midea Carrier. No episódio de hoje, ele conversa com a repórter Elisa Fontes sobre as evoluções tecnológicas que revolucionaram a categoria — como o mapeamento por laser, estações de autolimpeza que duram até 40 dias e a integração com ecossistemas de Smart Home. Além de explicar o papel da inteligência artificial na navegação, Garcia dá dicas práticas para quem quer comprar o primeiro aparelho, abordando potência de sucção (medida em Pascal), ruído e adaptação a diferentes tipos de pisos e casas com pets. Cupom exclusivo para ouvintes: Quem acompanhar o episódio garante 10% de desconto em compras no site da Midea utilizando o cupom CANALTECH no checkout. Você também vai conferir: Apple lança beta do iOS 27 com foco em desempenho e IA, nova gasolina pode exigir mais atenção dos motoristas e TCL estreia nova geração de TVs Mini LED no Brasil. Este podcast foi roteirizado e apresentado por Fernanda Santos e contou com reportagens de André Lourentti, Paulo Amaral e Nathan Vieira. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de Yuri Sousa e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira. O Podcast Canaltech está concorrendo para entrar no Top 20 do Prêmio iBest 2026! Se você acompanha nossos episódios, curte as entrevistas e gosta do conteúdo que produzimos todos os dias, sua ajuda pode fazer toda a diferença. Vote no Podcast Canaltech aqui. É rápido, gratuito e você pode votar até 3 vezes por dia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike McSherry is the CEO of Xealth, the digital health orchestration company now operating inside Samsung Electronics. Xealth gives clinicians a way to prescribe and recommend far more than medication—including digital health apps, connected devices, remote-monitoring programs, transportation, meal delivery, and other services that increasingly shape a patient's care journey.The Samsung acquisition puts Xealth inside a company with a healthcare footprint far larger than most Americans realize. Samsung operates major hospitals, manufactures biologic medicines and medical equipment, develops healthcare robotics, and already has televisions, appliances, phones, watches, and other connected devices inside millions of American homes. Mike's bet is that this existing footprint can become the infrastructure for aging in place, chronic-care management, fall detection, medication support, and earlier intervention—without making patients feel constantly watched or turning the home into a hospital.That opportunity is becoming more immediate through the CMS ACCESS Model, a ten-year effort to bring technology-enabled, outcomes-based care to Medicare patients with chronic conditions. The model could allow companies offering services such as weight management, diabetes support, mental healthcare, wearable monitoring, and AI coaching to participate more directly in Medicare care delivery. Xealth can serve as the connective layer between health systems, clinicians, patients, and these new programs, while Samsung's devices and consumer reach could support both monitoring and distribution.Mike's larger argument is that healthcare is approaching a data reset. Consumer technology companies and AI platforms are beginning to combine medical records, laboratory results, wearable signals, and patient-reported information into a more complete picture than many hospitals currently possess. Health systems and EHR companies that cannot absorb wearable data may lose relevance—but simply dumping more information on clinicians will make the problem worse. The real breakthrough will come from AI systems that filter continuous data, identify what actually matters, and surface only the moments that require human attention.We discuss:Why Samsung may have a better chance in home-based healthcare than Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and other major companies that struggled to turn consumer reach into sustained healthcare adoptionHow Samsung's hospitals, medical equipment, biologics manufacturing, robotics, wearables, smartphones, televisions, and connected appliances could become infrastructure for aging in place and chronic-care managementWhy big technology companies repeatedly bounce off healthcare—and why the industry rewards trust, patience, integration, and long-term investment rather than quick wins and software-like marginsWhat the ten-year CMS ACCESS Model could change for Medicare patients with chronic conditions—and why companies such as Noom, WHOOP, Headspace, Lark, and Welldoc could begin operating more like technology-enabled care providersHow Xealth could connect clinicians and health systems with covered digital-health programs, while Samsung's devices and consumer reach support patient monitoring, engagement, and distributionWhy EHRs that cannot absorb wearable data risk falling behind AI platforms and consumer-health companies that already combine medical records, laboratory results, and continuous biometric informationHow AI could prevent physicians from drowning in streams of heart rate, temperature, oxygen, sleep, stress, and activity data by identifying the signals that actually require human interventionWhere wearables and connected care go next—from patches, earbuds, glasses, and implantables to household devices and robots that help patients remain independent without making their homes feel like hospitals—Brought to you by: Sage Growth Partners — Value-focused strategy and marketing for growth-driven healthcare organizations. — Where to find Jared: • X: https://x.com/jaredstaylor • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

In this episode, Andrew talks with Alan Coleman, CPO at Plume, about how the company is moving beyond Wi-Fi management to improve the overall connected-home experience. They cover smart home reliability, AI-powered troubleshooting, cybersecurity, and why open standards like Thread and Matter matter for the future of home networking.Topics covered:Plume's shift from hardware to softwareHow ISPs use Plume to manage home connectivityAI, customer care, and network optimizationThread, Matter, and smarter routersPrivacy and cybersecurity in the connected homeSend me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSmart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showPlumeAirversa Smart HumidifierZemismart 2-Gang Smart SwitchiOS 27 Public Beta VideoThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to recap an unforgettable MacStock 10 weekend, including standout presentations, the live In Touch With iOS recording, and the community that makes the event special. The panel also discusses Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, rumors surrounding Apple's smart home strategy, the latest beta releases, LEGO's iMac G3 proposal, Apple Arcade additions, AirPods Pro 3 hearing assistance, and wraps up with favorite gear picks of the week. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary   Topics and Links Macstock Recap Fresh off an incredible weekend at MacStock, Dave Ginsburg welcomes Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden for an episode filled with Apple news, technology discussions, and reflections on one of the Apple community's favorite annual events. The panel begins by celebrating MacStock's 10th anniversary, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the live In Touch With iOS recording, Creator Camp, standout presentations, and the friendships that continue to make MacStock a unique experience for Apple users and creators alike. From Jeff Gamet's interactive drawing workshop and Jill McKinley's thoughtful presentation on Focus Modes to Chuck Joiner's productivity session, Marty Jencius' collaborative troubleshooting discussions, and David Pogue's entertaining keynote, the conversation captures the spirit of the conference. The discussion then turns to Apple's latest software betas across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro before taking a deep dive into one of the week's biggest stories—Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI over allegations involving confidential hardware development. The panel explores the potential implications for Apple Intelligence, future AI products, and the evolving competitive landscape. The conversation continues with rumors surrounding Apple's next-generation smart home products, including a Home Hub, updated Apple TV, HomePod, and connected home accessories, leading to an engaging discussion about the future of HomeKit and Matter. The episode wraps up with updates on Apple Arcade, AppleCare+, LEGO's proposed Bondi Blue iMac G3, Jeff's first impressions of AirPods Pro 3 as hearing assistance, and another great round of Things We Found. In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Fifth macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta Now Available for Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Im-wizard-ar-magic-combat https://apps.apple.com/us/app/im-wizard-ar-magic-combat/id6747723768 Beta this week.  Public Betas are now released iOS 27 iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Now Available to Public Beta Testers tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Now Available to Public Beta Testers Apple Releases New iOS 27 AirPods Firmware For Public Beta Testers Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 Betas to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] In Touch With Mac this week macOS Golden Gate Public Beta: 10 Features to Try First  Fifth macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta Now Available for Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] LEGO Considering Bondi Blue iMac G3 Set Other Topics Open AI lawsuit Apple Sues OpenAI for Stealing Trade Secrets to Build AI Hardware OpenAI: No Evidence Apple's Trade Secret Complaint Has Merit OpenAI's First AI Device Will Be a Portable Smart Speaker Apple's 2026 Smart Home Lineup: New Apple TV, HomePod, and Home Hub WIll these be released? News Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Coming to Apple Arcade The last full Madden game released for the Mac was Madden NFL 08, released for Mac OS X on September 1, 2007 AppleCare+ for Macs and iPads Just Got More Expensive This weeks "Things we found"  Jeff: AirPods Pro 3 as an assistive hearing device Dave: Spigen for MagSafe Wallet Magnetic Pouch: https://amzn.to/4ftlyky Marty:Anker Prime Foldable Magsafe Charger  https://amzn.to/4bqLWdq Eric: Gray (grey) card, white card, black card for white balance https://amzn.to/3RfPgRU Marty mentioned Osbot Tiny 3 Lite Webcam https://amzn.to/4b1TNhp Jill: Hollyland Lark M2S Microphone Combo Kit https://amzn.to/4hizJuY Chuck: CROWN SHADES 10x10 Pop Up Canopy Tent https://amzn.to/4aVUEAm Announcements Macstock X wrapped up for 2026 what a great event! Stay tuned for the Digital pass coming soon Digital Pass | Macstock Conference & Expo Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on his blog Jeff Gamet - Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Buy his art! Jeff Gamet Art Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

Was hat eine intelligente Lampe mit Versicherungen, Prävention und der Zukunft von Smart Home zu tun?Mehr als man auf den ersten Blick vermuten würde. In dieser Episode spricht Sebastian Langrehr und Julius Kretz mit Olaf Schindler, Gründer von vreeda, über die spannende Schnittstelle zwischen IoT, Smart Home und Versicherungen. Gemeinsam diskutieren sie, warum Prävention oft an der Realität der Kunden vorbeigeht, weshalb Versicherer neue Wege in der Kundenbeziehung gehen müssen und wie intelligente Lichtsysteme dabei helfen könnten, Einbrüche zu verhindern, ältere Menschen länger selbstständig leben zu lassen oder gesündere Gewohnheiten im Alltag zu fördern.Dabei geht es um Daten, Ökosysteme, Innovation, die Zukunft der Wohngebäudeversicherung und die Frage, warum die nächste große Disruption der Versicherungsbranche möglicherweise nicht aus der Versicherungswelt selbst kommt. Eine Episode voller ungewöhnlicher Ideen, neuer Perspektiven und konkreter Impulse für alle, die verstehen wollen, wie Versicherung, Technologie und Prävention künftig zusammenwachsen könnten. #InsuranceMonday #SmartHome #IoT #InsurTech #Versicherung #Prävention #ConnectedHome #Digitalisierung #Innovation #Datenökonomie #Ökosysteme #FutureOfInsuranceSchreibt uns gerne eine Nachricht!Folge uns auf unserer LinkedIn Unternehmensseite für weitere spannende Updates.Unsere Website: https://www.insurancemondaypodcast.de/Du möchtest Gast beim Insurance Monday Podcast sein? Schreibe uns unter info@insurancemondaypodcast.de und wir melden uns umgehend bei Dir.Dieser Podcast wird von dean productions produziert.Vielen Dank, dass Du unseren Podcast hörst!

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. 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 Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. 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 Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. 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 Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype. 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 Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT NetSuite.AI/HOT

Tech giants and chipmakers are facing off as AI-fueled memory shortages trigger sweeping price hikes on everything from Macs to game consoles. Hear why global supply chain standoffs, long-term contracts, and old-school market forces are quietly reshaping your daily technology. • Apple and Microsoft hike prices on devices amid global memory shortages • Surge in AI data centers drives RAM and storage crisis • Intel's comeback: Core Ultra chips compete with AMD in handheld gaming • Microsoft's pivot to ARM, Qualcomm-NVIDIA alliance, and x86 rivalry • AI fear and backlash; organic concern amplified by international actors • White House abruptly pulls Anthropic's Fable model, sparking industry uproar • US government U-turns on AI regulation, restricts top models to select partners • Tension over AI innovation vs. regulatory "rug pull" and global competition • Smart home chaos: Matter 1.6 standard, Samsung and Level Lock shake-up • Debate over local vs. cloud smart home control and API access fees • Ring and Flock cameras ignite privacy and surveillance state concerns • Social media bans for under-16s fail in Australia, UK, and Norway plan similar rules • BBC Radio 4 long wave broadcast ends after a century • Meta gets caught tracking employees for AI; PlayStation deletes owned movies • US regulators propose removing brake pedals from Robotaxis • Ford's automated systems flop, company rehiring engineers • Farewell to tech journalist and GigaOm founder Om Malik Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Dan Patterson, and Daniel Rubino Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX box.com/AI meter.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/twit superhuman.com

Dive into this episode where we unpack recent developments on Thread features and partnerships, to industry shifts in pricing and product launches. Stay informed about what's next in IoT and how it impacts your connected home setup. Joining this week is Ann Olivo, VP of marketing for the Thread Group.Key topics:The new Thread app and its features, including network visualization tools for developersApple's iOS 27 beta and updates to HomePod, Apple TV, and their impact on smart home automationSignify's new Skylight product and its control limitationsGoogle's new Gemini speaker and its AI integrationIndustry price hikes for Apple products, including HomePods and Apple TVCollaboration between Signify (Philips Hue) and Silicon Labs for dual Zigbee and Thread supportThe significance of outdoor Thread devices and upcoming products for garden and yard automationThe introduction of ThreadDirect for point-to-point device managementFuture initiatives for broader Thread adoption in broadband and IoT ecosystemsSend me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSmart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showThread Tools app beta signupThread Group Tools app announcementPhilips SkylightGoogle Home Speaker with GeminiThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Tech giants and chipmakers are facing off as AI-fueled memory shortages trigger sweeping price hikes on everything from Macs to game consoles. Hear why global supply chain standoffs, long-term contracts, and old-school market forces are quietly reshaping your daily technology. • Apple and Microsoft hike prices on devices amid global memory shortages • Surge in AI data centers drives RAM and storage crisis • Intel's comeback: Core Ultra chips compete with AMD in handheld gaming • Microsoft's pivot to ARM, Qualcomm-NVIDIA alliance, and x86 rivalry • AI fear and backlash; organic concern amplified by international actors • White House abruptly pulls Anthropic's Fable model, sparking industry uproar • US government U-turns on AI regulation, restricts top models to select partners • Tension over AI innovation vs. regulatory "rug pull" and global competition • Smart home chaos: Matter 1.6 standard, Samsung and Level Lock shake-up • Debate over local vs. cloud smart home control and API access fees • Ring and Flock cameras ignite privacy and surveillance state concerns • Social media bans for under-16s fail in Australia, UK, and Norway plan similar rules • BBC Radio 4 long wave broadcast ends after a century • Meta gets caught tracking employees for AI; PlayStation deletes owned movies • US regulators propose removing brake pedals from Robotaxis • Ford's automated systems flop, company rehiring engineers • Farewell to tech journalist and GigaOm founder Om Malik Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Dan Patterson, and Daniel Rubino Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX box.com/AI meter.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/twit superhuman.com

Tech giants and chipmakers are facing off as AI-fueled memory shortages trigger sweeping price hikes on everything from Macs to game consoles. Hear why global supply chain standoffs, long-term contracts, and old-school market forces are quietly reshaping your daily technology. • Apple and Microsoft hike prices on devices amid global memory shortages • Surge in AI data centers drives RAM and storage crisis • Intel's comeback: Core Ultra chips compete with AMD in handheld gaming • Microsoft's pivot to ARM, Qualcomm-NVIDIA alliance, and x86 rivalry • AI fear and backlash; organic concern amplified by international actors • White House abruptly pulls Anthropic's Fable model, sparking industry uproar • US government U-turns on AI regulation, restricts top models to select partners • Tension over AI innovation vs. regulatory "rug pull" and global competition • Smart home chaos: Matter 1.6 standard, Samsung and Level Lock shake-up • Debate over local vs. cloud smart home control and API access fees • Ring and Flock cameras ignite privacy and surveillance state concerns • Social media bans for under-16s fail in Australia, UK, and Norway plan similar rules • BBC Radio 4 long wave broadcast ends after a century • Meta gets caught tracking employees for AI; PlayStation deletes owned movies • US regulators propose removing brake pedals from Robotaxis • Ford's automated systems flop, company rehiring engineers • Farewell to tech journalist and GigaOm founder Om Malik Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Dan Patterson, and Daniel Rubino Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX box.com/AI meter.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/twit superhuman.com

Tech giants and chipmakers are facing off as AI-fueled memory shortages trigger sweeping price hikes on everything from Macs to game consoles. Hear why global supply chain standoffs, long-term contracts, and old-school market forces are quietly reshaping your daily technology. • Apple and Microsoft hike prices on devices amid global memory shortages • Surge in AI data centers drives RAM and storage crisis • Intel's comeback: Core Ultra chips compete with AMD in handheld gaming • Microsoft's pivot to ARM, Qualcomm-NVIDIA alliance, and x86 rivalry • AI fear and backlash; organic concern amplified by international actors • White House abruptly pulls Anthropic's Fable model, sparking industry uproar • US government U-turns on AI regulation, restricts top models to select partners • Tension over AI innovation vs. regulatory "rug pull" and global competition • Smart home chaos: Matter 1.6 standard, Samsung and Level Lock shake-up • Debate over local vs. cloud smart home control and API access fees • Ring and Flock cameras ignite privacy and surveillance state concerns • Social media bans for under-16s fail in Australia, UK, and Norway plan similar rules • BBC Radio 4 long wave broadcast ends after a century • Meta gets caught tracking employees for AI; PlayStation deletes owned movies • US regulators propose removing brake pedals from Robotaxis • Ford's automated systems flop, company rehiring engineers • Farewell to tech journalist and GigaOm founder Om Malik Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Dan Patterson, and Daniel Rubino Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX box.com/AI meter.com/twit ZipRecruiter.com/twit superhuman.com

Google is shipping its first smart speaker in six years, and we're starting to test it. The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins the show to explain why the Home Speaker matters, whether Google actually cares about the smart home, and more. Then, she helps answer a few questions from the Vergecast Hotline (call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com!) about the power of Ikea and the future of your thermostat. Further reading: The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it's finicky Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for Book to Brand on Friday, October 9, in New York City. Early bird tickets are available now at BookToBrand.co.Farnoosh shares a parenting mishap from her book A Healthy State of Panic—accidentally sending her kids to the wrong birthday party—and explains why low-stakes failures can help us build resilience instead of fear.Then, she tackles listener questions about whether to stay in an unhappy marriage for financial reasons, how to navigate a toxic workplace, and what home repairs are worth making before a sale. Plus: advice for Penn State finance freshmen looking to stand out, tips for choosing the right investment platform, and what to know before setting up an S-corporation for your business.This episode aired originally on June 24, 2023.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.