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June 24, 2021STT 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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1 hr 43 min
June 17, 2021STT 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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1 hr 59 min
June 10, 2021STT 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
June 03, 2021STT 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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1 hr 47 min
May 27, 2021STT 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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1 hr 26 min
May 20, 2021STT 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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1 hr 31 min
May 13, 2021STT 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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1 hr 25 min
May 06, 2021STT 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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1 hr 30 min
April 29, 2021STT 76: Explaining Thread Enthusiasm - Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting
Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting
Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant

Nest Hub may soon be the center of your hotel room

Sonos Roam is a nearly perfect portable Assistant

Garmin's 2 new smartwatches want to make the casual athlete more advanced

The Jiobit GPS Tracker Changed My Tune on Toddler Surveillance

T-Mobile launches LTE-based SyncUp Tracker

Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Review: Flexibility in the garden

Eve launches updated Eve Energy HomeKit smart plug with Thread

Discover your Thread Network

Apple iOS 14.5 update includes diverse Siri voices, map upgrades, and a way to unlock your phone with Apple Watch

How to change Siri's voice in iOS 14.5

Set Spotify as Siri's Preferred Audio Player in iOS 14.5 for Music, Podcasts & Audiobooks

Accidents in Apple Maps: How to report incidents and more

iOS 14.5: How to Use AirPlay 2 With Apple Fitness+
Dan asks about Mikah's excitement regarding Wemo's new Thread-ready HomeKit scene controller.

Bob shares an excellent tip for setting up HomeKit automation with the Home app and the Eve app.
Picks of the week
Matthew: How to control HomeKit with the Elgato Stream Deck

Mikah: Aqara Wireless Mini Switch & Aqara Smart Hub

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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1 hr 57 min
April 22, 2021STT 75: Project CHIP Nears - Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones
Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones
Setting Up a Smart Home May Soon Be Less Annoying

Amazon, Apple, and Google's smart home partnership is close

Project CHIP embraces a timeline and the blockchain

AirTags Are the Perfectly Boring, Functional Future of AR

New Apple TV 4K Supports WiFi 6, Thread, and HDMI 2.1

Everything Google TV does that Apple says 'smart TVs don't'

How to pick the right smart display for you

Google Assistant Snapshot cards can be pinned to 'Favorites'

Google revamps Wear OS Play Store page

More renders leak as the Google Pixel Watch is reportedly launching in October

Google Meet finally zooms in and lets you add video backgrounds

Netatmo HomeKit Secure Video support for Outdoor Cameras

Eve Releases First Thread-Enabled Smart Light Switch

Belkin's new Wemo remote puts HomeKit at your fingertips
Setting up Homebridge on a Synology NAS:
How to setup Homebridge & Docker on a Synology NAS

Set up Homebridge on Synology NAS without Docker
Picks of the week
Matthew: Samsung's New Upcycling Program Allows You To Turn an Old Galaxy Phone Into a New IoT Device

Mikah: Twelve South HoverBar Duo

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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1 hr 29 min

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.