On this episode of HomeTech: HDMI announces a new mandatory certification program, but will it make a difference? The 8K Association (8KA) is live with its new certification (and a terrible logo). NextGen TV for 4K TV broadcasting launches at CES 2020. Sonos sues Google, and it sounds juicy. Ring unveils numerous new products, including some pro-friendly options. Comcast introduces a WiFi 6 gateway. Sony, Samsung, and LG provide looks at their 2020 TV strategies. Plus a roundup of some cool (and downright silly) tech products from CES 2020. Don’t miss it!

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • HDMI Announces Mandatory Testing Certification Program - CEPRO
  • 8K Association Rolls out 8K Certified TV Program - CEPRO
  • NextGen TV for 4K TV Broadcasting Officially Launches at CES 2020 - Residential Systems
  • Sonos sues Google for allegedly stealing smart speaker tech
  • Comcast introduces WiFi 6 gateway
• CES 2020
  • CES 2020: All of the new smart home products, from smart locks to the Alexa shower head
  • https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/best-smart-home-tech-ces-2020/
  • The new August Smart Lock: Sleeker, 45% smaller and Wi-Fi built-in
  • DJI's Realistic Phantom 3 Wedding Commercial
  • All Sony TVs at CES 2020: 8K LED, OLED, and More | Digital Trends
  • LG Announces 13 New TVs for 2020 Including 8K NanoCell Models - CEPRO
  • Samsung Debuts 2020 QLED 8K TV Line - CEPRO
  • Samsung’s CES vaporware keynote details AR glasses, fitness exoskeleton
  • Ring pledges to beef up security in 2020
  • Ring's X Line Product Information
• Pick of the Week
  • Redesigned Home App