Matthew Cassinelli and Mikah Sargent announce the sunsetting of Smart Tech Today and look back at the year's smart home trends.
Amazon's Alexa Stalled With Users as Interest Faded, Documents Show
Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today stories
Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today's most-covered topics
Ember Mug
HomePod
Eve Motion Sensor
Awair
Eve Door and Window Sensor
Hue Motion Sensor
Nanoleaf Canvas
Picks of the week
Matthew: Focused 2022 Calendar
Mikah: Beyerdynamic MMX 150
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Dec 23, 2021
1 hr 32 min
Video
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
Picks of the week
Matthew: Grovemade Wool Felt Desk Pad
Mikah: Eve Room (with Thread)
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Dec 16, 2021
1 hr 20 min
Video
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is happy to announce package updates, but that's a bit of an issue around the holidays. Meta (Facebook) has opened up Horizon Worlds to adults in the U.S. and Canada. DARPA is funding research from a company that makes a device to charge a swarm of drones.
Sonos plans to improve its mixed environmental track record
How to keep Alexa from ruining your Christmas surprises
Kobo's Elipsa and Sage e-readers are better for reading than writing
Meta opens up access to its VR social platform Horizon Worlds
DARPA Is Exploring Ways to Wirelessly Charge Drone Swarms
Drop a Magnet on This Map and a Fake Window Provides Live Views From Around the World
Razer's New MagSafe Cooling Fan Brings RGB to Your iPhone, Because Why Not
A New Tesla Safety Concern: Drivers Can Play Video Games in Moving Cars
The Popular Family Safety App Life360 Is Selling Precise Location Data on Its Tens of Millions of Users
Apple and Hyatt begin rolling out hotel keys in Apple Wallet
Kuo: Apple AR Headset to Feature Advanced Hand Gesture Controls and Object Detection
Picks of the week
Dan: Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch
Mikah: Anker 637 Magnetic Charging Station
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren
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Dec 9, 2021
1 hr 17 min
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Google is rumored to be working on its first smartwatch that will reportedly debut in 2022. Some of Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices will be able to listen for the sound of running water or appliances beeping in order to alert you or trigger a routine. 7-Eleven partners with Nuro for autonomous vehicle deliveries.
New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate the Holiday Shopping Shitshow
Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept
Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021
Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022
Google's 'Look to Speak' accessibility app now works in 17 more languages
Spotify Pulls Plug on Car View Feature, Offers Users No Alternative
Amazon Alexa can now respond to running water and bleeping appliances
Twinkly smart holiday lights gain HomeKit support via new firmware update
Honeywell Home's T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support, finally
7-Eleven and Nuro begin autonomous vehicle deliveries in California
Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
Microsoft Makes Breakthrough in the Quest to Use DNA as Data Storage
Twenty percent of Xbox Cloud Gaming players only use touch controls
Holiday IoT Ugly Sweater Workshop
Picks of the week
Matthew: Mozy Stadium Blanket
Mikah: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Dec 2, 2021
1 hr 26 min
Video
Amazon has begun to roll out a new, smarter "Conversation Mode" to Echo Show 10 devices that helps Alexa take visual and audio cues from nearby users. The company has also introduced four new smart switches that work with Alexa. Instagram has a new bug-reporting feature called "Rage Shake" that lets you shake your phone to report a bug.
Amazon starts rolling out Alexa's Conversation Mode on Echo Show 10
Some Echo speakers can now detect people
What should you eat? Thanks to this Amazon employee, Alexa can help
Amazon has four new smart switches
Zipline starts first commercial US drone deliveries with Walmart partnership in Arkansas
Starbucks Has Launched a Cafe in NYC That Uses Amazon's Cashierless Payment System
FCC votes to let people text '988' to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting in July
Instagram Has Announced a New Feature Called 'Rage Shake'
Ring doorbells will be able to greet people with holiday cheer
Upcoming smart home products wirelessly charge without cable or pad
Picks of the week
Dan: Level Bolt
Mikah: Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren
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Nov 18, 2021
1 hr 18 min
Video
Google releases an update for its Nest Hub that adds more sleep tracking metrics, Flo Ion reviews the new Lenovo Smart Clock, and Ikea makes some sound-dampening curtains to block out noise from your roommates and pets.
Google's Nest Hub gets more sleep tracking features
Author Clock' Tells Time Using Book Quotes That Mention the Time of Day
Stack Overflow's Copy / Paste Keyboard Is No Joke
I Love This Smart Alarm Clock
Ikea Made Sound-Absorbing Curtains to Broker Peace Between Noisy Roommates
The Playdate Handheld Console Is Delayed Until 2022
Steam Deck Launch Delayed as Valve Succumbs to the Chip Crunch
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Spaces try to make it easier to get apps ready for augmented reality
Qualcomm's new AR 'Smart Viewer' lets you pin virtual screens to your walls
Lenovo ThinkReality A3 based on Qualcomm's reference design
Controller for HomeKit adds new maintenance features for HomeKit troubleshooting
Review: Apple's polishing cloth is the new gold standard for device cleaning
Netatmo announces HomeKit compatible CO detector
Amazon launches a $70 air quality monitor for Alexa
Tempo's New Smart Home Gym Is Actually Affordable
Peloton Made a Camera That'll Guide You While You Lift Weights
Fitbit's new feature might tell you not to go to the gym after all
Withings reveals a new hybrid ScanWatch with medical tracking, 30-day battery
All I want from my smartwatch is to give me a break
Picks of the week
Matthew: AirPods Beanies
Mikah: Lovebox
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Nov 11, 2021
1 hr 29 min
Video
Facebook's AI research team is improving upon technologies that let robots "feel," GM's Cruise embarks on its first completely driverless ride in San Francisco, and GE releases a "Turkey Mode" software update for its smart cooking appliances.
Microsoft's Mesh for Teams brings mixed reality to work
Facebook is enabling a new generation of touchy-feely robots
Miso Robotics made its Flippy kitchen robot faster and even more autonomous
University of Adelaide built a robot spider to scan Australia's Naracoorte Caves
Leak suggests a Sonos Voice Assistant launch is imminent
Cruise launches driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco
Apple Wants iPhones to Detect Car Crashes, Auto-Dial 911
Cooperative Perception' Could Help Autonomous Vehicles See Pedestrians Around Corners
Arlo's latest LTE camera is cheaper and captures 1080p footage
Traeger now ships full barbecue meals for you to cook on its smart grills
Gobble, gobble: GE Appliances wants you to trust its smart oven to cook the perfect turkey
Picks of the week
Jason: Google One users in 4 countries can get a free 2nd-gen Nest Hub by upgrading to 2TB annual plan
Mikah: LED Strip Light Connector Kit
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell
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Nov 4, 2021
1 hr 16 min
Video
Delving into the Facebook Connect event and the announcement of Facebook's new name, detailing Wyze's new smart home products, and more.
Facebook just revealed its new name: Meta
Meta (Facebook) is retiring the Oculus brand
Facebook says it doesn't want to own the metaverse, just jumpstart it
Facebook teases 'Project Cambria' high-end VR / AR headset
Active Pack accessories prepare your Oculus Quest 2 for sweaty VR workouts
Facebook is adding a mixed reality platform to Oculus Quest
Slack and Dropbox are coming to Oculus Quest
Wyze announces several new products in honor of its 4th birthday
Tesla's Sentry Mode now offers drivers a live view of their car
Mercedes-Benz cars are getting Dolby Atmos in 2022
Mercedes' electric delivery van concept cleans the surrounding air
Get Your Own Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Canon's PowerShot PX Looks Like a Security Camera but Captures Precious Moments Instead of Crooks
Raspberry Pi packs more power into its $15 Zero 2 W board
McDonald's will sell McD Tech Labs to IBM
Android 12 is so last week: Meet Android 12L, now in developer preview
Picks of the week
Matthew: Ember mug
Mikah: The Spice House spices, blends, and extracts
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Oct 28, 2021
1 hr 35 min
Video
Dan Moren's New Smart Home Setup, Wyze Video Doorbell Pro, and More
Wyze's new Video Doorbell Pro costs $65 and promises six months of battery life
Google Is Getting Everyone Ready for the Future of Smart Home Gadgets
Ikea's Bluetooth speaker with Spotify Tap is also a lamp
Apple's HomePod Mini gets three new color options
Roku Is Losing YouTube As War With Google Rages On
You Can Now Buy a Couch Stuffed With Surround Sound Speakers So They Remain Out of Sight
The $499 HTC Vive Flow is VR for people who don't like VR
Anker announces Soundcore's first audio glasses, priced at $200
Razer's smart RGB face mask is now available for $100
Your iPhone Has Secret Codes
Raspberry Pi announces first-ever price increase due to component shortages
Dan's Smart Home:
Lutron Caséta
Philips Hue Bulbs
HomeKit Scenes
Logitech Harmony Remote
Sonos
HomePod mini
Picks of the week
Dan: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600
Mikah: Beautyrest Sleeptracker Monitor
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Oct 21, 2021
1 hr 24 min
Video
Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Bigger Screen, Same Short Battery Life
Apple Studying Potential of AirPods as Health Devic
Apple extends repair program for crackling AirPods Pro buds for one more year
Dude, where's my car? AirTag responsible for tracking down stolen Subaru
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin finally gets AirPlay 2 in 4th-gen
TP-Link HomeKit smart plug finally on sale, some two years late
Google Photos widget getting a Material You shapes upgrade
Google Photos 'Memories' coming to Nest Hub 'Your day' tab
Google AR Brings Endangered Swedish Animals Into Your Living Room
Waze is rolling out a new 'Drive with Headspace' experience to make commutes less stressful
You Can Now Tune Your Guitar In Google Search
Google TV adds user profiles to Chromecast streamer and smart TVs
You can now directly ask Google Assistant for the UV Index
Samsung's browser is now available for its Wear OS smartwatches
Google's plans for Fuchsia OS teased in job listings
Dead-End SF Street Plagued With Confused Waymo Cars Trying To Turn Around 'Every 5 Minutes'
You can now sign up to buy Spotify's Car Thing, but you probably shouldn't
Ghost Robotics strapped a gun to its robot dog
Arlo Security Cameras Require Subscription for Customer Service
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Nanoleaf Lines - Nanoleaf Blog
Tile's New Trackers Are a Whole Lot Like AirTags
Smart Sticky Note Printer | Works with Alexa
Picks of the week
Matthew: Shortcuts: Apple Frames
Mikah: Wyze Cam Spotlight Kit
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli
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Oct 14, 2021
1 hr 16 min
Video
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