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Episode 219 - "Smart Home is a Tough Space"


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On this week's episode of HomeTech: We share our thoughts on the recently announced Sonos IPO, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities ahead for the one-time undisputed king of streaming audio in the home. That, plus the latest home tech headlines, including...

  • BeON Home closes its doors
  • Netflix kills user reviews, begins testing a higher-priced "Ultra" tier, and prepares to spend a whopping $13 billion on original content
  • Samsung announces a new range of 8K TVs (no, that's not a typo)
  • AirPlay2 is now available on Sonos
  • And more...

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Show Notes

  • YouTube TV goes down (again) during World Cup
  • Smart Bulb Startup BeON Home Shuts Down
  • Netflix will remove user reviews from its website next month
  • Netflix tests 'Ultra' tier that could add a higher price option
  • Netflix will actually spend as much as $13B on content this year, report says
  • Samsung Announces Two New Ranges Of 8K TVs - And Discusses Future 8K TV Tech
  • Sonos Speakers Finally Get the Airplay 2 Support We've Been Waiting For
  • Sonos App controls no longer appear on your lock screen | Sonos Community
  • Sonos' public filing shows the challenge of relying on Alexa
  • Sonos Files $100 Million IPO; Plans More Direct-to-Consumer Sales
  • Sonos files for $100M IPO as it seeks to stem losses in face of growing competition
  • Pic of the Week - Laurent Baumann on Twitter
  • Dune - The Pain Box
...more
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