Episode 219 - "Smart Home is a Tough Space"

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We share our thoughts on the recently announced Sonos IPO, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities ahead for the one-time undisputed king of streaming audio in the home. That, plus the latest home tech headlines, including...BeON Home closes its doorsNetflix kills user reviews, begins testing a higher-priced "Ultra" tier, and prepares to spend a whopping $13 billion on original contentSamsung announces a new range of 8K TVs (no, that's not a typo)AirPlay2 is now available on SonosAnd more...Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesYouTube TV goes down (again) during World CupSmart Bulb Startup BeON Home Shuts DownNetflix will remove user reviews from its website next monthNetflix tests 'Ultra' tier that could add a higher price optionNetflix will actually spend as much as $13B on content this year, report saysSamsung Announces Two New Ranges Of 8K TVs - And Discusses Future 8K TV TechSonos Speakers Finally Get the Airplay 2 Support We've Been Waiting ForSonos App controls no longer appear on your lock screen | Sonos CommunitySonos' public filing shows the challenge of relying on AlexaSonos Files $100 Million IPO; Plans More Direct-to-Consumer SalesSonos files for $100M IPO as it seeks to stem losses in face of growing competitionPic of the Week - Laurent Baumann on TwitterDune - The Pain Box