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November 16, 2020STT 54: Understanding Thread - ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, WiFi — what makes Thread different?
ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, WiFi — what makes Thread different?
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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1 hr 24 min
November 09, 2020STT 53: Packages Delivered Directly to Your Garage - Key by Amazon, Print with Alexa, Home Theater on HomePod.
Matthew and Mikah talk about the new audio features made possible by HomePod's new "Home Theater" option. The two also discuss Key by Amazon, a way to have packages delivered inside your garage.
Original Slingbox hardware discontinued, servers off after a year | Slingbox: https://bit.ly/3pcoMh3
Philips Hue smart bulbs to lose Works with Nest integration on November 17th | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3n8eoFh
How to Stream Spotify Directly From Your Apple Watch | Lifehacker: https://bit.ly/35bVlUA
Bose's new soundbar is an impressive TV speaker and smart speaker in one compact package, but its music performance is lacking | Business Insider: https://bit.ly/36hxcLH
Apple iOS 14.2 update for HomePod for Home Theater | Apple: https://apple.co/36dd5xW
FDA clears Apple Watch app that helps treat PTSD-related nightmares | Engadget: https://engt.co/3n9HrZi
HomeKit Weekly: How HomeKit kept my car from getting stolen, and why I am now even more excited for AirTags | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2UcxWw2
Smart Home Diary: Automatically unlocking the front door by connecting to home Wi-Fi | Twitter: https://bit.ly/3eEG9Cw
Key by Amazon | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pnyeP0
MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PQa7ZZ
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: Lenovo Smart Clock Essential | Best Buy: https://bit.ly/32pO1CL
Mikah: Print with Alexa | Amazon: https://amzn.to/35eCojX

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/53
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1 hr 6 min
November 02, 2020STT 52: Smarten Up Your Living Space - Tech for the winter months, how to webcam your smartphone, and more!
Matthew and Mikah talk about apps and services you can use to turn your smartphone into a webcam. The two discuss how they've shaped — and plan to shape — their spaces for comfort and productivity.
Wyze Cam v3 | CNET: https://cnet.co/34OPVP2
Amazon adds device dashboard in bid to make Fire tablets a smart home control center | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mNbxS5
Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale | Engadget: https://engt.co/2TOFqow
Set EpocCam as the webcam on your computer | Elgato: https://bit.ly/3mKm14x
How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch 'Camo Mode' | Reincubate: https://bit.ly/3mYBqP9
Eve's light strip is first to support HomeKit's color-changing adaptive lighting | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mMBAZw
Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3jNsbPL
Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2I1U6xV
iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them | CNET: https://cnet.co/35ZQIvU
Apple's Clips App Gains Brilliant Upgrade With 2 Crucial New Features | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3oYssmP
Matthew's pick: Primer: https://bit.ly/3ekryMd
Mikah's pick: 866-OUR-VOTE: 866ourvote.org

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/52
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1 hr 27 min
October 26, 2020STT 51: A Very Google-y Smart Home - Nest Hub updates, Google Home improvements, Intercom for Apple's HomePod
Matthew and Mikah talk about the HomePod's latest update and addition of Intercom, the two discuss improvements to Google Home by way of location-based routines, and Matthew shows off the latest updates to the Nest Hub.
Apple Watch's 'Schooltime' Isn't Just for Kids | Lifehacker: https://bit.ly/3owmLfB
Use Schooltime on Apple Watch | Apple: https://apple.co/3kvBSU9
Apple updates HomePod with intercom and other new features | The Verge: https://bit.ly/31Fx9I3
HomePod mini: What it means to Apple's smart speaker lineup | Macworld: https://bit.ly/2J9GcdS
The latest HomeKit lamp from Meross is smaller and even more affordable | iMore: https://bit.ly/3kzTtdt
Nanoleaf expands HomeKit Shapes lights with Triangles - 9to5Mac | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2HF8yMu
HomeKit Weekly: Light up your workspace on a budget with the VOCOlinc smart light strip | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/31KkwLO
Google Home finally gets the Alexa feature I've been waiting ages for | CNET: https://cnet.co/3dVPTba
Google's Smart Displays Are Getting a Massive (and Free) Upgrade | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/3oszvnp
Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mCaoNl
Google assembles all the parts of a truly smart home | Staceyoniot: https://bit.ly/3ovGBr6
Quibi Moves to Apple TV And Other Smart TV Platforms | Macobserver: https://bit.ly/3e0IFme
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: Material Dock | Studio Neat: https://bit.ly/3jwvYAK
Mikah: Anker Nano | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3e2hvLU

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/51
1 hr 23 min
October 19, 2020STT 50: Ergonomics & VR - Oculus Quest 2, HomePod Mini, and Google AI
Matthew and Mikah discuss all the interesting new tech coming to the HomePod Mini; they discuss CarPlay, Android Auto, and Echo Auto; and they strap on their VR helmets.
HomePod Mini Supports the New Thread Protocol That Could Transform the Smart Home | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/2TaO2FY
The HomePod mini could be Apple's secret weapon for expanding HomeKit | The Verge: https://bit.ly/37ljB85
Apple's new HomePod 'Intercom' feature works with CarPlay | CNET: https://cnet.co/3o5l2h1
Belkin's first MagSafe products are a wild-looking 3-in-1 charger and a car mount | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2TcBjCk
Google Assistant's driving mode for Android is nearly ready, one year later | Engadget: https://engt.co/3jdHIYT
Amazon's Alexa app will soon work as an in-car display for the Echo Auto | The Verge: https://bit.ly/35bu0R6
YouTube Music gets a simple Apple Watch app before Wear OS client | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3m0hTNA
Spotify Updated With Home Screen Widgets on iOS 14 | MacRumors: https://bit.ly/37msajd
Google Duplex's haircut-booking feature could help short-handed businesses | VentureBeat: https://bit.ly/34cYXVW
Google Is Integrating Latest AI Research Across Its Services | Morning Brew: https://bit.ly/3jgxUNw
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: Virtual Desktop | UploadVR: https://bit.ly/2T8rwxh
Mikah: Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus: https://ocul.us/3nQWl83

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/50
1 hr 1 min
October 12, 2020STT 49: Sunk Cost Fallacy - Google Assistant Updates, IFTTT Pro, and Smart Tech Q&A
Matthew and Mikah talk about a bunch of new updates coming to the Google Assistant, IFTTT's new Pro subscription offering, and the two take on your smart tech questions.
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:
Android's new Sound Notifications will alert you to 'critical sounds' around you | CNET: https://cnet.co/3jTYtcu
Google Assistant gives you more voice control over third-party apps | BGR: https://bit.ly/3dnKcSQ
Google's Assistant wants to help you take self-care breaks | InputMag: https://bit.ly/2SP6iEs
Google's Nest announces new smart thermostat with simpler design, lower price | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3djDYU6
Wyze continues its smart home onslaught with a $50 smart thermostat | Digital Trends: https://bit.ly/2GY5Yk6
6 Apple Watch settings you should change right away | CNET: https://cnet.co/33Sf0bj
pushcut.io | Twitter: https://bit.ly/3nGubfH
Making painless guest wifi with QR codes | A Whole Lotta Nothing: https://bit.ly/2Ip1Z0P
IFTTT introduces Pro subscriptions, limits free version to three applets | The Verge: https://bit.ly/33O4F0a
ecobee SmartThermostat Review: Still the one | iMore: https://bit.ly/3jXtbBC
Set up your HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub | Apple: https://apple.co/311R03L
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus: https://ocul.us/3nQWl83
Mikah: Base Station Pro | Nomad Goods: https://bit.ly/3iP3iTj

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
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1 hr 41 min
October 05, 2020STT 48: Nest Audio Aesthetics - Garmin & Fitbit Watches, Keurig With WiFi, the Google Hardware Event
Garmin & Fitbit Watches, Keurig With WiFi, the Google Hardware Event
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
For full show notes on this episode, visit https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/48
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1 hr 20 min
September 28, 2020STT 47: Amazon's Hardware Event - New Amazon Echos, Eeros, Echo Dots, and a Ring Drone
Matthew and Mikah talk about Amazon's hardware event. The Amazon Echo gets an orby redesign, eero has a WiFi 6 upgrade, Ring launches a surveillance drone, and Amazon reveals its cloud-based gaming platform.
Amazon's fall hardware event: the 13 biggest announcements | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2G5SBy8
How to preorder all of the new Amazon products | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mYrUMp
Alexa will seem more human with breathing pauses and learning skills | Engadget: https://engt.co/3mYPOYa
Amazon's Sidewalk network to launch this year with new devices, support from IoT chipset manufacturers | Zdnet: https://zd.net/2HFCjwz
Amazon Sidewalk Privacy and Security Whitepaper | Amazon: https://bit.ly/2EGIpvv
Amazon Sidewalk Initiative Allows Smart Devices To Thrive Just Beyond Wi-Fi Range Limits | Hothardware: https://bit.ly/3kU0khv
Amazon's Echo conquered the smart home — what comes next? | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3cG0XZu
Mikah's AirPods Pro saga | Twitter: https://bit.ly/344xww1
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: Sticky Widget | AppStore: https://apple.co/36esWxT
Mikah: Cable Matters 6 Outlet Splitter | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ihZ3zq

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/47
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1 hr 35 min
September 21, 2020STT 46: iOS 14 Home Screen Aesthetic - iOS 14 custom designs, Amazon Kids+, XPOWER Air Duster
Matthew and Mikah talk about the new trend in iOS 14 wherein folks are customizing their iPhone and iPad Home screens with their own app icons. Amazon has announced an update to its FreeTime service, including its rebranding as "Amazon Kids" and "Amazon Kids+." Mikah finds joy and stress relief by way of the XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro Multi-Use Electric Computer Duster Dryer Air Pump Blower - Black.
APPLE
How to customize your iPhone's home screen with widgets and app icons | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3iTe6An
tvOS 14 now available for your Apple TV: deeper HomeKit integration, 4K YouTube, Picture-in-Picture | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/33MtUii
How to use Automatic Handwashing Detection on Apple Watch | iDownloadBlog: https://bit.ly/32Qlt67
watchOS 7: The MacStories Review | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3iS7kuL
GOOGLE
Google app for iOS can now read articles aloud with a tap | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3hRUDi8
You can stop Google Assistant alarms/timers from any room | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/32QlM0L
AMAZON
Amazon rebrands FreeTime to Amazon Kids, expands paid catalog for Amazon Kids+ | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/33QexVN
Amazon's new Alexa partnership lets you link your AT&T number to turn your Echo into a phone | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2RJhTEJ
Sam Jackson getting 30,000 new phrases | Variety: https://bit.ly/3j4G0tD
Amazon makes Alexa Routines shareable | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/35UFCtR
Divoom Pixoo Pixel Art Digital Frame | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HkGyxo
Mac Power Users 552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent | Relay.FM: https://www.relay.fm/mpu/552
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: MacStories Pixel | MacStories: https://www.macstories.net/pixel/
Mikah: XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro Multi-Use Electric Computer Duster Dryer Air Pump Blower - Black | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cgnVGi

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/46
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1 hr 28 min
September 14, 2020STT 45: Alexa, Print My Crossword - Amazon Alexa Print, Wink's latest problems, Apple's face mask
Matthew and Mikah talk about Amazon's new voice-based printer integration, Wink's recent outage (after the launch of its subscription service), and Apple's new designed-by-Apple face covering.
SMART TECH
US Customs seize 'counterfeit AirPods' that, er, weren't | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/3klzyOL
Welcome to Smart Home Week | Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/35zoiu2
7 Easy Smart Home Essentials for Renters | Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/35CqaSW
Wink's smart home platform faces a days-long outage | Engadget: https://engt.co/32ucLuc
IKEA Sonos Symfonisk speakers get colorful new covers | Engadget: https://engt.co/3mkRIlA
Do You Really Need an AI-Powered Smart Range? | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/2GQvaZJ
AMAZON
Amazon Alexa can now pay for gas at Exxon and Mobil | Slashgear: https://bit.ly/2E0oYxn
Amazon Alexa Print lets you easily print out your shopping list | Slashgear: https://bit.ly/3hxqNQ1
GOOGLE
Google Assistant works with more than 50,000 smart home devices | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2FrLbF6
APPLE
This is Apple's COVID-19 face mask | Inputmag: https://bit.ly/3kdJ5Yn
Apple and Google's contact tracing system gets deeper integration into iOS, Android | CNN: https://cnn.it/2FtzOwv
How I Used Shortcuts to Make Siri Finally Understand Me | Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/32tDPcS
Eufy Pan & Tilt HomeKit Camera Available For $40 Today | The Apple Byte: https://bit.ly/3kaNHOO
Philips Hue Announces New HomeKit-Compatible Gradient Lightstrip and Iris Lamp | iPhone in Canada: https://bit.ly/32sDXJK
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Mikah & Matthew: Poolside.FM

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today
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1 hr 18 min

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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.