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

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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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