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July 08, 2021STT 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
July 01, 2021STT 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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1 hr 55 min
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 44 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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2 hr
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 29 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 48 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 27 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 31 min

About Smart Tech Today (Video)

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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.