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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Special guest host Richard Gunther of The Digital Media Zone fills in for Jason and we discuss Google, Google, more Google, and recap what CES was like on the show floor.

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• Hey Google, talk to Yonomi — Yonomi
• Chromecast and Google Homes reportedly overloading home Wi-Fi – Ars Technica
• CES 2018: Google challenges Amazon with smart home offering - Installation Installation
• Hogar Controls
• IBM's quantum computer could change the game, and not just because you can play Battleship on it
• BlackWire Remote Finder Pro for Control4

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Special guest host Richard Gunther of the Home: On Podcast fills Jason's seat and we discuss Google, Google, more Google and recap what CES was like on the show floor when the lights go out. 

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by JJ Canon, owner of Digital Delight. Based in Houston, TX, this one-time "traditional" integration shop has adapted its business to embrace consumer brands such as Logitech, Sonos, and Nest. Leveraging well-known brands combined with an intense focus on service and the customer experience, Digital Delight is finding huge success where many others have failed. Tune in to hear how!

That plus... a quick overvew of CES including some mind pretty mind-blowing OLED TV's and a massive voice control land grab! Don't miss it!

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• LG OLED Canyon
• Lights out at CES
• LG Rollable OLED TV Display - Hands On at CES 2018 - YouTube
• LG Display delivers a 65-inch rollable OLED = Samsung just unveiled a 146-inch, modular TV that could surpass OLED - The Verge
• Sony is bringing a sequel to last year’s fantastic OLED (and more) to CES 2018
• Sony's high-style 4K projector is actual AV furniture for $30K - CNET
• TCL's 6-Series Roku TVs sport a metal design, 4K and Dolby Vision HDR
• LG’s new ThinQ smart fridge has a transparent 29-inch touchscreen and runs webOS - The Verge
• Google's Smart Displays Take on Amazon's Echo Show, Speakers With Tablet-Like Screens | Technology News
• Whirlpool’s new smart oven works with Alexa and Yummly to help you avoid burning down your kitchen - The Verge
• Moen makes Alexa and Siri your shower concierge
• What if Alexa or Google Assistant was a smoke alarm? - The Verge
• Hisense is also bringing Google Assistant to its top 2018 TV models - The Verge
• Is there an Echo in here? Toyota, Lexus add Amazon Alexa to select 2018 vehicles
• 'Alexa, ask Kohler to flush my toilet': Voice control comes to the bathroom | VentureBeat
• Anker's Bluetooth charger brings Alexa to newer cars
• OK., Google, it’s time for you to work with the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt
• Amazon Alexa now controls your microwave
• Amazon brings Alexa to headphones and smartwatches
• “Alexa, let’s do dishes” — Delta to unveil voice-activated smart faucet
• First-ever Alexa-integrated projector headlines Optoma offerings unveiled at CES
• Alexa is coming to PCs: HP, ASUS and Acer bring Amazon’s assistant onto Microsoft Cortana’s turf – GeekWire
• Meet Tetra, A $299 Countertop Dishwasher That Finishes A Wash Cycle In Ten Minutes | The Spoon
• $80 Z-wave Mouse Trap
• Interview: JJ Cannon from Digital Delight

On this week's Happy New Year's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Control4's Director of Product Marketing, Brad Hintze, to discuss the company's recent acquisition of leading RSM provider, Ihiji. Brad also shares several other updates that will excite home tech pros and end-users alike as we head into what will be a busy 2018!

That plus... HomeTech is now on YouTube! Roku's new and unique approach to whole-house audio. Thoughts on Amazon's acquisition of connected camera maker, Blink. The world's largest CES slide deck preview. And more...

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• Pic of the Week: Reddit - Ubiquiti - My coworker: I didn’t have a mounting bracket...
• Roku to power smart speakers, sound bars and whole-home audio - CNET
• Amazon acquires Andover-based Blink, a maker of security cameras - Boston Business Journal
• Slideshare: Julie Jacobson’s Ultimate CES 2018 Preview - 91 Pages of Smart Home - CE Pro
• The stuff that launched at CES 2017 but never came out
• Control4 Acquires Ihiji Validating Importance of Remote Management - Strata-gee.com
• Control4 Acquires Ihiji, Will Drop Recurring Fees for Remote Network Management - CE Pro

This week is just a quick update and announcement for our new YouTube channel. Thank you for a wonderful 2017!

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: A roundup of the week's biggest stories including: HomeKit locked the door but gave away the key. YouTube TV is covering ground but lagging on supported hardware. NFL hits the small screen. The moment of truth nears for Caavo. Sonos scores a legal victory over Denon. And more...

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• Your home was not so secure after all – Khaos Tian – Medium
• Apple fixes HomeKit bug that allowed remote unlocking of users' doors | Technology | The Guardian
• YouTube TV will launch Roku and Apple TV apps in early 2018 - CNET
• Verizon And NFL Reach New Five-Year Streaming Deal | Deadline
• NBC will stream 'Sunday Night Football' to your phone in 2018
• DirecTV sets dates for upcoming live 4K HDR broadcasts | FierceCable
• The Caavo universal remote will ship on February 14th - The Verge
• Verdict: 'Denon Directly Infringed' on Sonos Patents - Strata-gee.com