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October 26, 2018 Episode 231 - Bye Bye Buzzer
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: We say goodbye to the Alexa buzzer. Streaming TV services on pace to grab 25% of the market by 2022. Google Play lowers the price of 4K content and offers free upgrades. Amazon participates in a $50 million funding round for German smart thermostat maker Tado. Netflix to raise a staggering $2 in debt to fund original content and more. Apple’s long-awaited streaming TV subscription service rumored to be launching soon in more than 100 countries. And much more…
47 min
October 19, 2018Episode 230 - Silver Linings
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Amazon plugs a big hole in Echo’s whole-house audio function. SimpliSafe releases a new doorbell cam. An interesting new B8ta-Google partnership. Is Mark Gurman’s startup, Essential Products, on the ropes? More great numbers from Netflix but are they invincible? And much more…
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Amazon Fixes Big Alexa Problem in Whole-House Audio
SimpliSafe releases a new smart doorbell with a wide angle camera
Hulu plans to move some channels from its live TV service back to on-demand
iTunes launches massive Dolby Atmos 4K movie sale from $5, plus this week's $1 rental, more - 9to5Toys
Sonos pares back its desktop app as it prioritizes mobile
Google Partners With B8ta to Allow Customers to Test Smart Home Tech | Digital Trends
Android Creator’s Startup Essential Products Cuts About 30% of Staff - Bloomberg
Facebook is reportedly making a video chat camera for your TV
It turns out that Facebook could in fact use data collected from its Portal in-home video device to target you with ads
Streaming News
Netflix Isn't Invincible
Netflix expects to hit 146 million subscribers in Q4
The best streaming TV apps
Netflix now has more than 137 million subscribers
Pic(s) of the Week
Can you fix this?
THIS IS NOT A TRASH CAN!!
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/spotmini-robot-dances-uptown-funk/
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot shows upgraded agility in 'Parkour' video
49 min
October 19, 2018 Episode 230 - Silver Linings
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Amazon plugs a big hole in Echo’s whole-house audio function. SimpliSafe releases a new doorbell cam. An interesting new B8ta-Google partnership. Is Mark Gurman’s startup, Essential Products, on the ropes? More great numbers from Netflix but are they invincible? And much more…
49 min
October 12, 2018Episode 229 - Is RSM Dead?
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: The latest in home tech headlines including Google’s big October announcements, and a “non-hyperbolic” question gets definitively answered: “Is RSM Dead?”
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
Xiaomi introduces its new 4K HDR Mi Box S for $60
California bans default passwords on any internet-connected device
Verizon rolling out ‘5G Home’ internet service with free Apple TV in select cities starting today
Ubiquiti releases new AmpliFi Instant Mesh Wi-Fi System, sets up in under 2 minutes
Portal from Facebook: Voice Enabled Hands-Free Video Calling
Nest’s smart thermostat now comes in three new colors
Google October Event
Google Home Hub hands-on: A surprisingly compact smart display
Google Home Hub is official, available October 22 for $149
Google's revamped Home app puts all of your devices in one place
A Google Home First: Local Integration with GE Smart Bulbs via BLE - No Network Needed*
Is RSM Dead?
OneVision Resources | RSM GUIDE
Pic of the Week: Homeplay's Non-Rendered Showroom
1 hr
October 12, 2018 Episode 229 - Is RSM Dead?
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: The latest in home tech headlines including Google’s big October announcements, and a “non-hyperbolic” question gets definitively answered: “Is RSM Dead?”
1 hr
October 05, 2018Episode 228 - Billions in TP and Oreos
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: The latest in home tech headlines including;
Speculation on Google’s big press event on Oct 9th
The world’s most embarrassing new-product leak, courtesy of Best Buy
SiriusXM acquires Pandora
Comcast acquires Sky
Roku unveils a $40 4k streaming device
WiFi (finally) adopts version numbers
Samsung reveals pricing on their 85” 8K display
Thoughts on Amazon’s new Alexa Connect Kit
A new and very compelling device from Caavo
And more…
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Show Notes
HomeTech Headlines
The Day After: Catch up on Breaking News from Google/Nest Oct. 10
Best Buy accidentally sells customer the new, unannounced Chromecast
SiriusXM to acquire Pandora for $3.5 billion
Johnson Controls announces acquisition of Lux Products Corporation, a leader in residential thermostats and smart products
Comcast outbids 21st Century Fox for Sky
Roku’s Cheapest Streamers Ever - 4K Roku Premiere and Premiere+ with Voice Remote Start at $39
Wi-Fi now has version numbers, and Wi-Fi 6 comes out next year
Samsung’s 85-inch 8K TV will go on sale for $15,000
Caavo is back!
Control Center + Universal Remote
Control Center Works With: Entertainment Hub + Universal Remote Compatibility
Video: Caavo Control Center
Pic of the Week
"My @nest doorbell automatically locks the front door when it sees a face it doesn't recognize. Today it didn't recognize me, so I went into the app to investigate and..."
Mailbag
Sign Up for the Alexa Connect Kit Preview
Amazon wants Alexa to be the operating system for your life
Surprise, no one buys things via Alexa
50 min
October 05, 2018 Episode 228 - Billions in TP and Oreos
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: The latest in home tech headlines including;
Speculation on Google’s big press event on Oct 9th
The world’s most embarrassing new-product leak, courtesy of Best Buy
SiriusXM acquires Pandora
Comcast acquires Sky
Roku unveils a $40 4k streaming device
WiFi (finally) adopts version numbers
Samsung reveals pricing on their 85” 8K display
Thoughts on Amazon’s new Alexa Connect Kit
A new and very compelling device from Caavo
And more…
Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!
50 min
September 21, 2018Episode 227 - Stupid Microwaves
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Join as we discuss a busy week in home tech headlines including:
Leaked images of the new Google Home Hub
Hulu bolsters their live TV lineup
Plex shuts down its cloud service
tvOS12 brings Dolby Atmos and more to Apple TV
Apple’s HomePod gets voice calling features
And Amazon flexes their muscles with a massive new product release event
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Show Notes
Images of Google Home Hub leak ahead of company’s October hardware event
Hulu nabs five Discovery channels for its live TV line-up
Plex is shutting down its personal cloud streaming service
tvOS 12 now available for Apple TV 4 and Apple TV 4K, brings Dolby Atmos audio, screensaver updates, more | 9to5Mac
Apple's HomePod speaker will make and receive phone calls
Here's every Alexa device Amazon announced today
Amazon unveils revamped Echo lineup, multi-room audio, new Ring cam, much more - 9to5Toys
‘Alexa, cook my potato’: Amazon unveils $60 WiFi-connected microwave
Amazon updates Ring Stick Up Cam with same $180 price tag
Amazon announces Echo Sub, Echo Link, and Link Amp to fully take on Sonos
Amazon’s new Echo speakers have better sound and better looks
Pic of the Week: The Column of Shame
Mailbag: Amazon Echo the Complete Guide
46 min
September 21, 2018 Episode 227 - Stupid Microwaves
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Join as we discuss a busy week in home tech headlines including:
Leaked images of the new Google Home Hub
Hulu bolsters their live TV lineup
Plex shuts down its cloud service
tvOS12 brings Dolby Atmos and more to Apple TV
Apple’s HomePod gets voice calling features
And Amazon flexes their muscles with a massive new product release event
46 min
September 18, 2018Episode 226 - 🛴 CEDIA 2018 Wrap-Up! #NerdsOnBirds
On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Our annual, super-sized CEDIA wrap-up special! This year, we are joined by Richard Gunther of the Digital Media Zone’s Home:On podcast and Matt Scott from AV Nation’s ResiWeek for a very special episode! Join us as we take a deep dive into all of this year’s most important show takeaways. This is one you don’t want to miss!
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Show Notes
HomeTech Happy Hour
Happy Hour Time Lapse
Big Themes
Video Over IP
Zektor
SnapAV MOIP
8K Video, Large format screens
Embracing of 3rd Party Products
Video
Sony Displays
Sony Crystal LED
Digital Projection
Hisense Laser TV
Lighting Control
Ketra
Lutron
LumaStream - Low Voltage LED Lighting Systems - LumaStream
Noon home
Brilliant: Smart Home Control
DIY Crossover
NEEO Pro
Flo Water Leak Detection System with Automatic Shut Off for the Home
Big Control
Control4
Savant
URC
RTI
Miravue
RTI and Pulse-Eight Announce Strategic Partnership
Elan
Audio
Echo Inside
Origin Acoustics
Sonos - Amp
AudioControl
Coastal Source | Landscape Lighting & Outdoor Audio | Nationwide
Theory Audio Design
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague [Blu-ray]: Hans Zimmer, Johnny Marr, Peter Asher
1 hr 35 min

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