December 16, 2021

STT 108: Matter Sets Sights on Universal Casting - Opal C1 webcam, Intel is bearish about the Metaverse, Matter

1 hour 19 minutes

The upcoming universal language for smart home devices, Matter, has revealed a TV spec that will theoretically allow for universal media casting. The Opal C1 webcam aims to be a DSLR camera packed into a webcam frame. Intel thinks it's going to be awhile before the Metaverse really kicks off due to technological constraints it feels its chips can help surpass.

Matter could bring universal casting that actually works

Smart home company Eve plans to use Matter to move beyond Apple's HomeKit

Opal's C1 offers DSLR-rivaling video quality in a small form factor

Dell's wireless webcam prototype uses magnets to stick to a screen

Google Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage

MGM Resorts is letting job seekers try out roles using virtual reality as it looks to reduce employee churn

Intel Throws Cold Water on the Metaverse Happening Any Time Soon

Meta adds sign language interpreters for Portal video calls

LG's StanbyME is a wireless TV on wheels

Alexa's latest celebrity voice is Santa Claus himself

Enhanced Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub

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December 16, 2021

STT 108: Matter Sets Sights on Universal Casting - Opal C1 webcam, Intel is bearish about the Metaverse, Matter

1 hour 19 minutes

Matter could bring universal casting that actually works

Smart home company Eve plans to use Matter to move beyond Apple's HomeKit

Opal's C1 offers DSLR-rivaling video quality in a small form factor

Dell's wireless webcam prototype uses magnets to stick to a screen

Google Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage

MGM Resorts is letting job seekers try out roles using virtual reality as it looks to reduce employee churn

Intel Throws Cold Water on the Metaverse Happening Any Time Soon

Meta adds sign language interpreters for Portal video calls

LG's StanbyME is a wireless TV on wheels

Alexa's latest celebrity voice is Santa Claus himself

Enhanced Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub

Picks of the week

Matthew: Grovemade Wool Felt Desk Pad

Mikah: Eve Room (with Thread)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/108

Sponsors:

UserWay.org/twit

betterhelp.com/stt

...more

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