Smart Tech Today (Video)

LIFX light strip, Google Nest cam, COVID-19 tracking.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/26

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Quibi plans to let you stream its videos to a television, Google updates its search product with easy-to-access virtual care options in search results, and Ring has an all-new alarm system with one-touch access to emergency services.

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

--FOLLOW-UP--

• Eventually, You'll Be Able to Watch Quibi on TV: https://bit.ly/2yYt5Ho

--GOOGLE--

• New Updates From Google Fit: https://bit.ly/2RwmfiE
• The Fitbit Charge 4 Won Me Over: https://cnet.co/2VoUPMR
• Connecting People to Virtual Care Options: https://bit.ly/3a1kuQY
• How to See a Doctor During Shelter-in-Place: https://bit.ly/3a6319Z
• Google Assistant Smart Speakers Can Now Directly Play Audiobook Samples: https://bit.ly/2yfmnw1

--APPLE--

• Best Siri Shortcut-Supported Smart Home Gadgets in 2020: https://bit.ly/34A0q7l
• Ikea's HomeKit Smart Blinds Are Finally Available for Purchase Online: https://bit.ly/3b7g0tf
• In-Depth the Eerie Beauty of the Apple Watch Solar Face, and the Anatomy of Nightfall: https://bit.ly/2RC8Q8G
• Meross HomeKit Enabled Smart Plug Mini Now Available: https://bit.ly/2K4xV8m

--MISC.--

• Android Gets a Built-In Braille Keyboard: https://tcrn.ch/34w5BFe
• Ring's New Alarm System Is Smaller, Sleeker, and Comes With One-Touch Access to Emergency Services: https://bit.ly/2yQFWeu

--PROJECTS--

• LIFX Z LED Strip: https://amzn.to/34CVBdd

--PICKS OF THE WEEK--

• Matthew: Watchsmith: https://apple.co/3a63DfV
• Mikah: Kinsa Smart Thermometer: https://bit.ly/3cinvh8

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/25

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Skype goes Zoom, livestreaming tips, vertical video.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/24

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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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Show notes and links for this episode are available here: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/22

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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

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/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

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/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

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/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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