October 26, 2020

STT 51: A Very Google-y Smart Home - Nest Hub updates, Google Home improvements, Intercom for Apple's HomePod

1 hour 22 minutes

Matthew and Mikah talk about the HomePod's latest update and addition of Intercom, the two discuss improvements to Google Home by way of location-based routines, and Matthew shows off the latest updates to the Nest Hub.

Apple Watch's 'Schooltime' Isn't Just for Kids | Lifehacker: https://bit.ly/3owmLfB

Use Schooltime on Apple Watch | Apple: https://apple.co/3kvBSU9

Apple updates HomePod with intercom and other new features | The Verge: https://bit.ly/31Fx9I3

HomePod mini: What it means to Apple's smart speaker lineup | Macworld: https://bit.ly/2J9GcdS

The latest HomeKit lamp from Meross is smaller and even more affordable | iMore: https://bit.ly/3kzTtdt

Nanoleaf expands HomeKit Shapes lights with Triangles - 9to5Mac | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2HF8yMu

HomeKit Weekly: Light up your workspace on a budget with the VOCOlinc smart light strip | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/31KkwLO

Google Home finally gets the Alexa feature I've been waiting ages for | CNET: https://cnet.co/3dVPTba

Google's Smart Displays Are Getting a Massive (and Free) Upgrade | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/3oszvnp

Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mCaoNl

Google assembles all the parts of a truly smart home | Staceyoniot: https://bit.ly/3ovGBr6

Quibi Moves to Apple TV And Other Smart TV Platforms | Macobserver: https://bit.ly/3e0IFme

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Matthew: Material Dock | Studio Neat: https://bit.ly/3jwvYAK

Mikah: Anker Nano | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3e2hvLU

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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October 26, 2020

STT 51: A Very Google-y Smart Home - Nest Hub updates, Google Home improvements, Intercom for Apple's HomePod

1 hour 22 minutes

Apple Watch's 'Schooltime' Isn't Just for Kids | Lifehacker: https://bit.ly/3owmLfB