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Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Polaroid's new camera, Apple's COVID-19 app, Mikah's buzzing bracelet.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/23

On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Google's big developer conference is now completely canceled because of coronavirus: https://cnb.cx/2vKDIfJ
• The CDC launches a 'coronavirus self-checker' bot called Clara for people in the United States: https://tcrn.ch/2xYCEp6
• Apple updated Siri to help people who ask if they have the coronavirus: https://cnb.cx/2WFBRno
• Testing for COVID-19: https://bit.ly/33Fayet
• Should You Clean Your Phone to Combat Coronavirus? Definitely... Maybe: https://on.wsj.com/3djfOZH
• Can coronavirus survive on your Apple Watch or Fitbit? Yes, experts say: https://bit.ly/3dpIkJ6
• Due to COVID-19, many Amazon orders won't be delivered for a month: https://bit.ly/33HCsGP
• Apple reduces Apple TV+ streaming quality in Europe: https://bit.ly/3aqcuKx
• U.S. iPhone Users Spent An Average of $100 on Apps in 2019, Up 27% from 2018: https://bit.ly/3adzCvn
• Neato adds Siri Shortcuts support to its robot vacuum cleaners: https://bit.ly/2wwYiAy
• Study claims Android Auto is a bigger distraction than texting: https://bit.ly/2UwVNGj
• App That Sends 'Yo' Greetings Somehow Raises $1M: https://bit.ly/33EBN8S

Mikah's pick of the week:

• Houseparty: https://apple.co/2vJOxi5

Matthew's pick of the week:

• Philips Hue Go White and Color: https://amzn.to/2WCR6xp

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• 4 new things your Amazon Echo can do: https://cnet.co/2TPgHjO
• Ring temporarily pauses most third-party data collection: https://engt.co/39Z6QPg
• Google Assistant will lose John Legend's voice on March 23rd: https://engt.co/3d7s5A2
• Google Home app rolling out Nest Cam events in Feed, improved Lights quick action: http://bit.ly/33nZhyU
• Google Assistant Will Now Have Support for Sensors and Smoke Detectors as Well: http://bit.ly/3d4symL
• Heads up streamers, you can now use Siri Shortcuts with Stream Deck for iOS: http://bit.ly/2wgf3jl
• Elgato Stream Deck Mobile: https://apple.co/2QjKpwa
• A New HomeKit Air Purifier Is Coming Because, Of Course, It Is: http://bit.ly/3d6xlEk
• New Voice Apps Are Declining as a Breakout Hit Remains Elusive: http://bit.ly/2IOxMoT

Mikah's pick of the week:

• Immutouch band: http://bit.ly/3d2WfVe

Matthew's pick of the week:

• Endel: http://bit.ly/3b2glwW

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/21

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Here's what happens when you set your HomeKit router's highest security settings: http://bit.ly/2IAHAT8
• Boosted lays off "significant portion" of staff: http://bit.ly/38IdOqt
• Rebble.io: https://rebble.io
• Sonos ends 'Recycle Mode' for legacy products after consumer backlash: http://bit.ly/2Ixaqnv
• Turn your old speakers or Hi-Fi into Bluetooth, Airplay and Spotify receivers with a Raspberry Pi and this step-by-step guide: http://bit.ly/2vS9p6M
• Pebble Replacement Battery - iFixit: http://bit.ly/3cKv81e
• Google Assistant can now read webpages aloud in 42 different languages: http://bit.ly/2Q1ANWZ
• Immutouch wristband buzzes to stop you touching your face: https://tcrn.ch/2W2JML9
• 4 new things your Amazon Echo can do: https://cnet.co/2TPgHjO
• "Alexa, tell me about the election": http://bit.ly/3cNnymf
• Eufy RoboVac 11S: https://amzn.to/2vTHenR
• Mikah's pick of the week:
• Parallels Access: https://apple.co/2PZd7SM
• Matthew's pick of the week:
• Airtable: http://bit.ly/2wM8hl2
• Shortcutify: https://apple.co/334tUJt

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/20

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Scientists create internet-connected biodegradable PAPER, which collects data without e-waste: https://bit.ly/2IsIkKh
• The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change: https://tek.io/2PGDRY5
• Sacramento King's guests can use 'smart' bottles to pour their own drinks: https://engt.co/2VCLfYj
• TNW #122: Petty Theft From Amazon Go: http://bit.ly/2TguSyZ
• After the massive outage, Google gives Nest owners refunds: http://bit.ly/38jBdOs
• Starling Home Hub is a turn-key solution to add Nest to HomeKit: http://bit.ly/38h1bmH
• Starling Home Hub adds two-way audio support for Nest Cameras through HomeKit: http://bit.ly/2x4PZff
• Amazon's Eero routers get updated with Apple's HomeKit support: http://bit.ly/2VCLkv5
• Use routers secured with HomeKit: https://apple.co/3amdYVp
• Mikah's pick of the week: Logitech Circle: https://amzn.to/2Ti83Ls
• Matthew's pick of the week: Eve Room: https://amzn.to/32HjShq

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/19

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Using the Eve Aqua in a patio-based automated watering system: http://bit.ly/2wKktTE
• Nearly 70% of the folks who own smart speakers use Amazon Echo devices: https://tcrn.ch/2vcCqtz
• The Wyze band is an Alexa-enabled fitness tracker: http://bit.ly/2urTNGt
• Siri can answer your election questions: https://tcrn.ch/3c4LGAC
• Gmail offers support for Siri Shortcuts: http://bit.ly/392US6M
• Apple may let users switch default apps on their iOS devices: https://bloom.bg/2STBinM
• You can type Siri queries using Spotlight on iOS: http://bit.ly/3a2nEUU
• Google Nest devices are adding security features to prevent "unauthorized access": http://bit.ly/2uvOKVw
• Cooking with a smart display is actually quite nice: https://wrctr.co/2wLbodd
• The Google Assistant finally offers Sonos default-speaker functionality: http://bit.ly/3c4oKkN
• Philips Hue Smart Button: https://amzn.to/2Pk3M7K
• Blue Charm iBeacon: https://amzn.to/3828YUE
• Pushcut app: https://apple.co/38UCsFa
• Mikah's pick of the week:
• iFrogz Sound Hub Sync: https://amzn.to/37UEUtR
• Matthew's pick of the week:
• Home Essentials Bundle (Sunya Limited): https://apple.co/2v1Pl1v

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/18

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Your Philips Hue light bulbs could be hacked; update your firmware for the fix: http://bit.ly/3buMZIA
• Google sent videos from some Google Photos accounts to strangers: http://bit.ly/31FBeuA
• Sengled's HomeKit Enabled Smart Hub available now: http://bit.ly/2SMut6j
• Abode adds HomeKit support to a second home security system: http://bit.ly/2UFLWjb
• Eve's redesigned Energy smart plug for HomeKit now available: http://bit.ly/39n9hu8
• Starling Home Hub is a turn-key solution to add Nest to HomeKit: http://bit.ly/38h1bmH
• The UK government has some ideas for making smart home devices more secure: http://bit.ly/2SyVF8h
• Samsung SmartThings gets a "virtual home" update that looks familiar: http://bit.ly/31IVlbb
• Apple details AI to help voice assistants recognize hotwords and multilingual speakers: http://bit.ly/2tI57h8
• Apple now sells more watches than the entire Swiss watch industry: http://bit.ly/2UKs0vx
• iPhone users can now perform Google Search directly from Siri: http://bit.ly/2w4UR3n
• Bluetooth-based occupancy sensor RoomMe now supports Siri Shortcuts: http://bit.ly/39ra5Oq
• Matthew's Shortcut for viewing video clips of Smart Tech Today: http://bit.ly/2SxUp5n
• Mikah's upcoming project: http://bit.ly/2uDzSUS
• Mikah's pick of the week:
• JBL PULSE 4: https://amzn.to/2SfA5Xl
• Matthew's pick of the week:
• Eve Energy Strip: https://amzn.to/2SxOMUF

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 here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/17

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• Amazon's Super Bowl advertisement for Alexa: http://bit.ly/2UmVU8R
• Google's Super Bowl advertisement for the Google Assistant: http://bit.ly/2RYwyNj
• The Amazon Echo Show can scan your barcodes: http://bit.ly/2uYhaHw
• The Google Assistant can call on your Tile trackers: https://tcrn.ch/2vIsack
• That Apple Maps redesign is finally rolling out around the U.S.: http://bit.ly/36WThxj
• A man allegedly used 99 phones to trick Google Maps into displaying traffic jams: http://bit.ly/2OriLMK
• Google is testing out a monthly photo subscription service: http://bit.ly/2UpgsxE
• Apple has some online advertisements for Apple Arcade: https://engt.co/2UkxD3g
• The Skylight Frame Mikah mentioned: http://bit.ly/31kEwmS
• HOOBS (Homebridge Out of the Box): https://hoobs.org
• Mikah's picks of the week: mophie powerstation go: http://bit.ly/3bb9xOo
• Matthew's pick of the week: Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/31n3TUY

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/16

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On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• You can text the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to ask for a piece of art: http://bit.ly/2O4W5lz
• IKEA's new smart blinds are working with HomeKit: http://bit.ly/38Jhokj
• The Malouf adjustable smart bed works with Siri Shortcuts: http://bit.ly/2uGrAeU
• Eero looks to be close to adding HomeKit support to its router lineup: http://bit.ly/30Z52Ss
• Apple and Microsoft are joining a group aimed at promoting better access to patient health data: https://cnb.cx/2RxImWh
• There's a new Media View for Nest Hub displays: http://bit.ly/2tWTYZV
• Moen's new second-generation Nebia shower head has been crowdfunded: http://bit.ly/2GvzLwY
• Pentagram designs a smart speaker for kids: http://bit.ly/2O4X2KF
• Sonos updates its plans for legacy speakers: http://bit.ly/3aLBCf6
• Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC: https://amzn.to/36uqxLZ
• LaunchCuts: https://apple.co/2TZpDoa
• Toolbox Pro: https://apple.co/2GqPFJ6

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 here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/15

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