On this week's show: Ring’s Super Bowl ad creeps everyone out with AI dog-finding (and maybe people-tracking) technology, TI drops $7.5 billion on Silicon Labs in a bold smart home chip move, Apple kills the old HomeKit just in time for Valentine's 2026, and SwitchBot dreams big with AI agents and RTSP cameras in a mystery lunchbox-shaped hub. Plus: a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• Ring Super Bowl commercial: Why 2026 ad is receiving backlash from fans over creepy concept - Yahoo News
• Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance - The Verge
• HomeTech Headlines
  • A US chipmaker is buying this IOT company for $7.5 billion. - The Verge
  • Apple is killing the old HomeKit Tuesday - The Verge
  • SwitchBot AI Hub will soon run OpenClaw - Matter Alpha
  • FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam - The Verge
• Pick of the Week: I built a theater in a toilet. - Youtube
• Solar Sheds, Smart Gardens, and a Reality Check from CES 2026 with TJ Huddleston – HGG670
• Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller (12-Zone) – Easy DIY Install, Apple HomeKit, Ethernet & Wi-Fi, Manual Buttons, Weather-Based Scheduling
• Flair hvacOS Solutions | Optimize Temperature, Comfort, and Airflow