Amazon has begun to roll out a new, smarter "Conversation Mode" to Echo Show 10 devices that helps Alexa take visual and audio cues from nearby users. The company has also introduced four new smart switches that work with Alexa. Instagram has a new bug-reporting feature called "Rage Shake" that lets you shake your phone to report a bug. 
Amazon starts rolling out Alexa's Conversation Mode on Echo Show 10
Some Echo speakers can now detect people
What should you eat? Thanks to this Amazon employee, Alexa can help
Amazon has four new smart switches
Zipline starts first commercial US drone deliveries with Walmart partnership in Arkansas
Starbucks Has Launched a Cafe in NYC That Uses Amazon's Cashierless Payment System
FCC votes to let people text '988' to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting in July
Instagram Has Announced a New Feature Called 'Rage Shake'
Ring doorbells will be able to greet people with holiday cheer
Upcoming smart home products wirelessly charge without cable or pad
 
Picks of the week 
Dan: Level Bolt
Mikah: Google Pixel Buds A-Series
 
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Smart Tech Today 105: Conversations With Amazon's Alexa

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China's Yutu 2 rover spots cube-shaped 'mystery hut' on far side of the moon.
Jack is leaving Twitter and we have ~thoughts~
Twitter Has a New CEO; What About a New Business Model?
Jack Dorsey's Square changes corporate name to Block.
Twitter's new CEO announces major reorganization of the social networking company.
Twitter bans sharing 'private' images and videos without consent.
Far-right is using Twitter's new rule against anti-extremism researchers.
Self-Important Asshole Making Big Show About Leaving Twitter.
Is web3 BS?
Bukele steps up El Salvador's bet on sliding bitcoin; buys another 150 coins.
Cyber Monday Sales Flat as Smaller Savings Curb Incentive to Spend.
Black Friday data adds to evidence e-commerce growth is slowing.
The Chip Shortage Has Made a Star of This Little-Known Component.
Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door -- Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy.
FTC Challenges Nvidia's Deal for Arm Holdings.
Move Over, GE. The Tech Conglomerates Are the New Leaders of Industry.
U.K. regulators order Facebook-owner Meta to sell Giphy.
Russia threatens criminal charges against a NASA astronaut.
NASA delays ISS spacewalk over debris worries.
The Mars Rover video and sound. It's so eerie and yet so interesting / thought-provoking.
Meta has chosen AWS as its long-term strategic cloud provider.
Microsoft backtracks on Windows 11's controversial default browser changes.
New rule will allow debt collectors to track you down on social media.
Jim Warren, Early Influencer in Personal Computing, Dies at 85.
 
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This Week in Tech 852: Mystery Hut on the Moon

Jamie is calling in asking what's a good security camera that they can install in their car.
Ray's been getting messages that his password was changed on his online bank account. He wants to know what he can do to fix the situation?
Sheryl's PIxel 3 phone is getting one last security update next year, then no more after that. Should she continue to use the phone after the last security update?
Elton has an old HP computer and upgraded it to Windows 10 recently, but can no longer use the Blu-Ray player within Windows. What can he do about it?
Tom has a daughter that loves to listen to music on a mp3 device, and she needs a new one. What are some good options that aren't too expensive?
Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
 
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17-inch laptops, ATSC 3.0, loud commercials on Hulu 
 
- Trevor wants to replace his older 17-inch Dell laptop with a quieter, newer system. 
- Ron wants to play the photo slideshows he makes with Windows Movie Maker on his Google Nest Hub Max. 
- Fran is having trouble connecting to WiFi with her MacBook Pro. 
- Chime is curious about TV tuners that support ATSC 3.0 and text-to-speech functionality. 
- Manny wants to protect his devices from solar flares. 
- Calvin, the Deaf Blind Potter, wants to stream music on TikTok with his Google Pixel phone. 
- Bud is having trouble getting a reliable wireless connection in the garage and asks if mesh networking will help. 
- Chuck wants to know why Hulu's commercials are so loud and if there's anything he can do to mitigate the problem. 
- Amy's son's laptop was stolen and wants advice on refurbishes and renewed laptops to replace it. 
- Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo. 
  
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Former Ubiquiti developer charged with trying to extort employer
New Yanluowang ransomware strain could be the next big threat
Why you need a smart carbon monoxide detector
Zero-trust architecture could increase cybersecurity efficacy by 144%
The big business of library E-books
John Kucera, SVP of Product Management for Salesforce talks about Einstein Automate and how it helps small businesses and non-profits.
 
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This Week in Enterprise Tech 471: Einstein Automates Your World

Google is rumored to be working on its first smartwatch that will reportedly debut in 2022. Some of Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices will be able to listen for the sound of running water or appliances beeping in order to alert you or trigger a routine. 7-Eleven partners with Nuro for autonomous vehicle deliveries. 
New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate the Holiday Shopping Shitshow
Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept
Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021
Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022
Google's 'Look to Speak' accessibility app now works in 17 more languages
Spotify Pulls Plug on Car View Feature, Offers Users No Alternative
Amazon Alexa can now respond to running water and bleeping appliances
Twinkly smart holiday lights gain HomeKit support via new firmware update
Honeywell Home's T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support, finally
7-Eleven and Nuro begin autonomous vehicle deliveries in California
Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
Microsoft Makes Breakthrough in the Quest to Use DNA as Data Storage
Twenty percent of Xbox Cloud Gaming players only use touch controls
Holiday IoT Ugly Sweater Workshop
 
Picks of the week 
Matthew: Mozy Stadium Blanket
Mikah: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
 
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Smart Tech Today 105: Conversations With Amazon's Alexa

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