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- STT 86: Press the Big, Red Smart Button - Wearables track COVID-19, Echo Dots retain data, Facebook Portal
Wearables track COVID-19, Echo Dots retain data, Facebook Portal
- Apple Watch and other wearables can detect long-term effects of COVID-19, early research suggests
- How to use iPhone Background Sounds in iOS 15 - 9to5Mac
- Brilliant completes HomeKit rollout with updated smart plug and wall switch
- Updates to Controller for HomeKit app enhance your home automation
- There's finally a gadget to add wireless CarPlay to any CarPlay-equipped car - and it's $46 off
- Amazon Echo Dots Store a Wealth of Data—Even After a Reset
- ADT and Ring reach settlement in trademark dispute over octagonal blue signs
- Samsung pulls app support on original Galaxy Gear watch
- Govee Glide Wall Light review: Gliding light
- Portal From Facebook Stands for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Curtain Call
Picks of the week- Matthew: The Task Button (The Zoom Button)
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 11 min - STT 85: Building a Smart Home Is Hard Work - Smart home fatigue, untrustworthy thermostats, Alexa reads to kids
Smart home fatigue, untrustworthy thermostats, Alexa reads to kids
- The Smart Home Isn't Worth It
- IoT has a long ways to go to be trustworthy
- The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 gives Google Assistant a new look
- Google Will Warn Users When Search Results May Be Unreliable
- Google promises at least 5 years of support for Nest devices
- Amazon's latest Alexa trick is helping kids read
- Xbox Game Pass browser, iOS streaming arrives today
- Apple Gaming Controller Arrives in Unexpected Way
- Apple Watch International Collection bands show the love of country
- Portraits on watchOS 8 is a clever and delightful take on featuring photos with Apple Watch
- Apple execs address Apple Watch as the modern wallet
- Apple products to keep away from medical devices: Basically all of them
- Roundup: Here's everything new with Siri in iOS 15
- Hunter Douglas PowerView shades review: The most luxe experience a HomeKit user could ask for
Picks of the week- Matthew: AirPods Max
- Mikah: eero Pro 6
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/85
1 hr 54 min - STT 84: The (Other) Problem With Amazon Halo - TCL's AR glasses, working in VR, Peloton, Amazon's Halo band
TCL's AR glasses, working in VR, Peloton, Amazon's Halo band
- Silicone case makes Apple TV's new Siri Remote even more awesome
- Hands-on: Here's how the new Mindfulness app and Reflect work in watchOS 8
- Qingping just dropped a new HomeKit air quality sensor
- Review: Aqara's HomeKit H1 Switches, Temperature Sensor, and Hub M2 Expand Any Smart Home With Easy Setup
- Hands-on: Here's what does and doesn't work with offline Siri in iOS 15
- TCL's New Smart Glasses Are Portable Movie Screens
- How to Work in Virtual Reality, and Why You'd Even Want To
- Peloton's mandatory treadmill memberships show how you never fully own your connected devices
- I've been reviewing fitness gadgets for 8 years. Amazon's Halo made me confront my body in a way I wasn't ready for.
- Amazon Alexa head scientist on developing trustworthy AI systems
Picks of the week- Matthew: Kindle Paperwhite
- Mikah: Backbone One
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/84
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1 hr 43 min - STT 83: Streaming Cloud Gaming - Amazon Luna, Microsoft xCloud, Tamagotchi, Sonos Antitrust
Amazon Luna, Microsoft xCloud, Tamagotchi, Sonos Antitrust
- Sonos urges regulation of big tech, criticizes Apple's plans to open Siri to third-parties using HomePod
- Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is now open to all Prime members
- Xbox One will be able to play Xbox Series X games via xCloud, says Microsoft
- Xbox now supports speech-to-text and text-to-speech accessibility features
- IKEA introduces new SYMFONISK picture frame WiFi speaker
- 7 new security features Apple quietly announced at WWDC
- Beats studio buds review: big ambition, imperfect execution
- How to use Live Text on iPhone and iPad
- iOS 15: How to Get Notified If You Leave an AirTag or Apple Device Behind
- New airport screening tech: Shoes on!
- Honda's accessible navigation device goes right in your shoe
- Clever Crystal Ball Dock Magnifies Your Apple Watch's Screen for a Better Bedside Alarm Clock
- New Tamagotchi Is A Wearable Smart Device
- This Commodore 64-themed smartwatch lets you code with a flick of the wrist
- You can now rent the kid-friendly Moxie robot for $149 a month
- Amazon 'Prime Day' 2021 Preview: Best Echo, Echo Dot, Fire HD, Kindle, TV Deals
- Level's new smart door lock is a little simpler and a little less expensive
- Wyze Lock Google Home integration is now rolling out
- Never overcook a steak again with this Bluetooth meat thermometer
Picks of the week- Matthew: Voice in a Can
- Mikah: Tip: Wires can be wonderful!
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/83
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1 hr 59 min - STT 82: The WWDC Smart Home - Amazon Sidewalk, Echo Show updates, spatial audio, and WWDC
Amazon Sidewalk, Echo Show updates, spatial audio, and WWDC
- Updated Amazon Echo Shows arrive this week, with a few new tricks even older devices can do
- Ikea's Eneby Bluetooth speaker never listens, and I love that
- Google Nest Hub & Hub Max get a more feature-rich browser complete with a keyboard
- Microsoft is building Xbox game streaming right into smart TVs
- Sensibo Pure air purifier adds HomeKit integration
- Apple's new health features bring new focus to elder care technology
- tvOS 15 lets you sign into apps using Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone
- Eddy Cue On Why Spatial Audio Is a Game-Changer
- Apple Explains How Spatial Audio Head Tracking Will Work on Apple TV
- iOS 15 tidbits: Apple TV Remote redesign, 'Prepare For Your New iPhone,' EXIF data in Photos, more
- Apple is making AirPods easier to hear with and find
- Apple's iCloud Plus bundles a VPN, private email, and HomeKit camera storage
- WWDC 2021: All of Apple's HomeKit announcements
- Apple introduces Siri for third-party devices
- Apple developer session: "Add support for Matter to your smart home app"
Picks of the week- Matthew: HomeRun 2
- Mikah: Aqara Smart Hub M2
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 28 min - STT 81: The One About Wearables - Amazon Halo, Fitbit snoring detection, Apple Watch & node ablation
Amazon Halo, Fitbit snoring detection, Apple Watch & node ablation
- Amazon Ring's neighborhood watch app is making police requests public
- You Have a Week to Opt-Out of Amazon Sidewalk, Do It Now
- Amazon Halo will use your smartphone camera to assess your 'Movement Health'
- Fitbit may soon be adding snoring detection to its devices
- Apple bolsters AirTags privacy measures, to offer Android detector app later this year
- TELUS Health announces 24/7 Apple Watch fall detection service
- Apple Watch, Fitbit users with heart conditions get more medical procedures
- Magnetic Interference on Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices From Apple iPhone MagSafe Technology
- Philips Hue gets a sleeker new app rebuilt 'from the ground up'
- Apple 'homeOS' Mentioned in Job Listing Ahead of WWDC
- Nanoleaf's light-up wall panels now look like wood accent pieces
- This Little Security Cam Gives Nest and Ring a Run for Their Money
- Kellogg's Introduces Robotic Vending Machines That Mix and Match Cereals to Create the Perfect Breakfast Bowl
Picks of the week- Rosemary: Meross Light Strip
- Mikah: Aftershokz Headphones
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/81
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1 hr 47 min - STT 80: 2021 Smart Home Predictions - Google Assistant updates, smart tabletop gaming, an LED umbrella
Google Assistant updates, smart tabletop gaming, an LED umbrella
- Prabhakar Raghavan Isn't CEO of Google—He Just Runs the Place
- Google isn't ready to turn search into a conversation
- Google's new Samsung smartwatch partnership looks a lot like giving up
- Poll: How many of our readers would buy a Wear OS watch
- Google is officially releasing its Fuchsia OS, starting w/ first-gen Nest Hub
- Google Assistant will soon be able to power off your Android
- Google Assistant is Bringing Back 'What's On My Screen'
- Gmail gains a "Save to Photos" button as Google brings a handy new shortcut to the iOS app
- Roku Is Plotting to Take Over Your Smart Home
- What to Think About When You're Thinking About Buying a Sonos Speaker
- This Outdoor Smart Plug is a must-have accessory for Ring users
- Surface Duo gets slick new Xbox controls plus Xbox Series X|S adds Apple TV Dolby Vision
- The Last Gameboard raises $4M to ship its digital tabletop gaming platform
- Netatmo Weather Station adds iOS 14 widgets for monitoring local weather on your home screen
- Eero 6 and Pro 6 owners are now getting Apple's HomeKit security features
- Eve Energy with Thread support is my recommendation for smart outlets
- The New Pride Apple Watch Faces Have an Easter Egg Feature
- Deezer beats Spotify to Apple Watch offline listening
- Spotify for Apple Watch adds offline playback for premium subscribers
- The Square-owned music service Tidal has launched an Apple Watch app
- Shortcuts now run even faster on iPhone and iPad with iOS 14.6
- New iPad Pro Center Stage camera feature comes to Zoom
- Apple VP talks Apple TV 4K living room takeover, gaming and the future of the streaming platform
- The new Apple TV 4K lets you play any TV audio through a HomePod
Picks of the week- Matthew: VINEY Solar-Powered LED Umbrella
- Mikah: Siri Remote (2nd Generation)
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/80
1 hr 26 min - STT 79: A Very Googley I/O Episode - Apple's latest products, Google I/O announcements, Snap Spectacles
Apple's latest products, Google I/O announcements, Snap Spectacles
- Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities
- Apple adding new Background Sounds feature to iOS to help with focus, calm, and rest
- Apple profiles the team behind ambient sound app Endel
- Apple shortcuts in Gallery
- 14 Accessibility shortcuts for Global Accessibility Awareness Day – Matthew Cassinelli
- Alexa Trust Boss Beatrice Geoffrin Talks Accessibility At Amazon And How It Is 'Everyone's Responsibility'
- Ford's adding Amazon's Alexa to 700,000 vehicles this year
- Amazon's Echo Frames can now come with sunglass or blue light filtering lenses
- BYU Study Suggests Night Shift Mode Doesn't Help iPhone Users Sleep
- New Spectacles
- Google Unveils Android 12 and Material You, Its Latest Design Update
- Google is using Lens and AI to supercharge online shopping
- Google Assistant's new Capabilities let users jump straight into action
- Android phones can finally tap to pay for public transit in the SF Bay Area
- Android 12 will turn your Pixel phone into a car key — assuming automakers bother
- Google Maps to add more detailed maps, crowd indicators, better routing, and more – TechCrunch
- After closing the Fitbit acquisition, Google is going big with Wear OS
- Google Meet Video Calls Are About To Get So Much Better
- Google is reinventing Docs to fight a two-front war
- Google Says That It Is Improving How Its Phones Photograph Black Skin
- Google's New Dermatology App Wasn't Designed for People With Darker Skin
- Google's Nest Devices Will Work With New Smart Home Standard
- Google releases Nest Power Connector for Thermostats
- Google Cast updates make it easier to move audio between devices
- Android TV and Google TV have over 80 million devices
- Project Starline: Feel like you're there, together
Picks of the week- Matthew: Belkin Soundform Connect Audio Adapter
- Mikah: Wyze Floor Lamp
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/79
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1 hr 31 min - STT 78: Project CHIP Rebrands as Matter - New Amazon Echos, Google vs Roku, Amazon Sidewalk IoT network launches
New Amazon Echos, Google vs Roku, Amazon Sidewalk IoT network launches
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Matthew Cassinelli and Rosemary Orchard (filling in for Mikah Sargent):
- Project CHIP and ZigBee Alliance rebrands as Matter and Connectivity Standards Alliance (respectively)
- Samsung SmartThings now available on Windows 10
- Spotify's $80 Car Thing
- Sony releases a more powerful wearable AC
- Roku's new Express 4K+ offers streaming for $40
- Meet the real Alexa: voice actor reportedly responsible for Amazon's AI assistant revealed
- Amazon lights up Sidewalk, its wireless IoT network
- Stop pretending Apple and Amazon's Bluetooth networks can't be abused
- Amazon introduces upgraded Echo Show 8, Echo Show 5, and the all-new Echo Show 5 Kids
- Google goes nuclear against Roku by adding YouTube TV to the main YouTube app
- Google adds Entertainment Space to Android tablets
- Family Broadcast feature comes to Google Assistant
- Google Assistant will sing you a song about getting vaccinated
- iOS 14.6 lets you use an email address to put AirTag and other items into Lost Mode
- How to pair a PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X Controller with iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
- Apple's HomePod now lets Siri handle Deezer music requests
- HomePod still available for purchase two months after being discontinued
Project of the Week:- Combining an Apple TV remote and an AirTag with a 3D-printed case
Picks of the Week:- Matthew: Eve Weather: https://amzn.to/3tNX6QK
- Rosemary: Home Assistant home-assistant.io
- Rosemary: iTead Zigbee CC2531 USB Dongle
- Rosemary: Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5+ https://amzn.to/3tIJOF5
Hosts: Matthew Cassinelli and Rosemary Orchard
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/78
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1 hr 25 min - STT 77: Interview: Jonathan Hui, Google & Thread - A conversation with The Thread Group's VP of Technology
A conversation with The Thread Group's VP of Technology
- Jonathan Hui, The Thread Group
- Polk React soundbar review: Built-in Alexa for your TV speaker
- Alexa Show Mode Turns Lenovo Laptops Into Smart Displays
- Ecobee Smart Thermostat works great with Google Assistant
- YouTube TV Removed From Roku's Streaming Devices
- Withings' smart scale can now assess your heart health
- Apple Watch Used To Monitor Baby Who Was Delivered In-Flight
- I can't stop fiddling with Nanoleaf's smart home remote
- Hunter's slick new Aerodyne ceiling fan works with HomeKit and Siri
- 2022 Honda Civic adds wireless connections for CarPlay, Android Auto
Picks of the week- Matthew: LunaDisplay
- Mikah: nRF52840 MDK USB Dongle w/ Case
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Guest: Jonathan Hui
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About Smart Tech Today (Audio)
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Smart Tech Today explains the exciting, dynamic, and sometimes-confusing subject that is the Internet of Things. Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli guide you through smart switches, lights, thermostats, speakers, and other connected tech. Every week, learn how to make the most of your smart tech.
New episodes recorded every Thursday at 4:30 pm Eastern / 1:30 pm Pacific / 21:30 UTC