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Wink says it's really, truly, seriously going to start charging a subscription fee now; Siri Suggestions work wonders for app selection in iOS 14; Google's "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit provided a road map for the Google smart home.

SMART HOME

• 27 WFH Products People Are Swearing By In Quarantine | BuzzFeed: https://bzfd.it/3j0Q5Ig
• The Smart-Home Devices Our Expert Actually Uses at Home | The Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/2ZpUHjr
• Home automation firm Wink to enforce subscription program on July 27 | Appleinsider: https://bit.ly/30bum7K

APPLE

• Siri Suggestions might just be iOS 14's greatest widget | iMore: https://bit.ly/3fuokWc
• Alexa iPhone app can operate hands-free – with help from Siri | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2CA2mCx

GOOGLE

• Google Plus is officially gone after its mobile apps are rebranded as Google Currents | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2Omm0EX
• Google Store's 'something special' is 'Daily Special' deals | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2ZoS3Kz

PICKS OF THE WEEK

• Scosche BaseLynx Modular Charging Station | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ATyqAW
• Mmhmm: https://www.mmhmm.app

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Rumors and reports re: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, what you need to know about the "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit, and the trials and tribulations of Quibi.

First, Android Police's David Ruddock gives us a rundown of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Between news of a new foldable phone and the next iteration of the Note, there's a lot to explore.

Then, Stacey Higginbotham stops by to talk "Hey Google." Google's Smart Home Virtual Summit gave a tiny glimpse into the future of the smart home and the Google Assistant, but mostly it gave developers guidance for smart home apps and products.

Then, Forbes contributor Don Reisinger shares his thoughts on the current and future state of Quibi. One study shows dismal downloads and subscriptions for Quibi, but the company says it's doing just fine. What's true and what's false? Reisinger explains!

Lastly, Mikah talks about the future of Thunderbolt on the Mac (very nerdy) and Jason discusses cryptocurrency Dogecoin and digital investment in general.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: David Ruddock, Stacey Higginbotham, and Don Reisinger

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Make it easier for folks to know you're messaging them by sharing your name and photo in Messages for iOS.

You can add a little personality and personalization to your iMessage conversations by sharing your name and photo in messages. Mikah shows you how to set up the feature in the iOS Messages app.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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"Hey Google" Smart Home Summit

Google hosted this virtual smart home IoT conference for developers, their first after canceling Google I/O and other events. TWiT's Smart Tech Today hosts Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli gave color commentary. The event was not quite the professionally-produced affair that Apple and Microsoft gave us at their developer keynotes earlier this year - it seemed more like a hastily-arranged Zoom call.

• After a 15-minute delay, Vlad Serban, the Strategic Partner Development Manager for Scale at Google, started things off.
• Phillip Klimke, the Strategic Partner Development Manager for Security at Google, discussed security.
• Tasnoba Nusrat, the Strategic Partner Development Manager for Comfort and Control at Google, talked about controlling energy management devices.
• Katelyn Mason, the Strategic Partner Development Manager for SHED at Google, introduced Google's home entertainment devices.
• Alessandro Germano, the Head of Business Development for Latin America and Bianca Waclawek, the Strategic Partner Development Manager for LATAM at Google, focused on the importance of developing relationships in Latin America.

The main keynote featured Michele Turner, Director of Product Management for Google Smart Home Ecosystem Devices. She quickly went through several IoT topics:

• New Google Smart Home Ecosystem devices and routines
• Gentle Sleep and Wake
• Android 11 will have dedicated IOT controls
• New security controls for IoT devices
• More controls for state reporting
• New Local Home SDK with improved controls, smart home logs, statistics, and analytics
• The transition from "Works with Nest" to "Works with Google Assistant"
• More "Home and Away" routines and custom routines for partners
• With Project Connected Home Over IP, Google is working with Amazon, Apple, and Zigbee to develop an open standard for IoT based on Internet Protocol

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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• Leo & Mikah cover the apps and games that won Apple Design Awards.
• ADAs: Darkroom, Looom, Shapr 3D, StaffPad, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Sky: Children of the Light, Song of Bloom, Where Cards Fall.
• News: In iOS 14, iCloud Keychain will warn you of compromised passwords; in iOS 14, you'll know when apps are viewing your clipboard; Apple is providing guidance to Apple Arcade developers — it wants games that keep players coming back for more.
• Listener feedback: Auto-updating Apple Watch faces and backing up an iPad.
• Mikah's App Cap: Lockne
• Leo's App Cap: Grindstone

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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Google has acquired smart-glasses-maker North, Apple says it doesn't want users stressing about sleep tracking, and Mikah shows off his new eufy security system.

• FOLLOW-UP
• Sound Recognition is a powerful new Accessibility feature in iOS/iPadOS 14 | iMore: https://bit.ly/2BnIrqf
• Apple began work on the Watch's handwashing feature years before COVID-19 | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/2O0AWs7
• APPLE & SLEEP
• Apple doesn't want Watch users to stress out about their sleep, so it's focusing on goals, not data | CNBC: https://cnb.cx/2DhJvwD
• Beautyrest Sleeptracker | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iAa3td
• GOOGLE
• Our focus on helpful devices: Google acquires North | Google: https://bit.ly/2NYXjOv
• After a year with North's smart glasses, here's why I'm all-in on Focals 2.0 | SlashGear: https://bit.ly/2ZLSIVk
• Actions Project - Actions Builder & Actions SDK | YouTube: https://bit.ly/3gAMhv4
• Announcing New Smart Home SHED Types and Traits | Google: https://bit.ly/2VSGyck
• PROJECT
• eufy Security 5-Piece Home Alarm Kit | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NYg9FJ
• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Mikah: CalDigit Tuff Nano | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3f6fBt3
• Matthew: Laundry Lens | Apple App Store: https://apple.co/2Z2iXYK
• Laundry Pro | Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/3f3Yo3K

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Want a way to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once? The Satechi Trio Wireless Charging pad does that!

Mikah shares his thoughts on the Satechi Trio Wireless Charging Pad — a device that can wirelessly charge all the gadgets he keeps by his bedside. Want to see what else TWiT hosts are getting their hands on? You can check out the original version of this video and more on TWiT.tv's Hands-On Tech! http://twit.tv/hot

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Leo and Mikah comb through the next version of iOS on the iPad and talk about what they're looking forward to.

News: ARM-based Japanese supercomputer, iPadification of the Mac, Find My App 3rd-party accessories, Apple Keyboard emoji search, and Jiggle Mode!

Mikah's App Cap: HomeDash

Leo's App Cap: MySudo

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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NASA's new smart necklace, Anker's new security system, and Apple's new features.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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