Episode 230 - Silver Linings

On this week’s episode of HomeTech: Amazon plugs a big hole in Echo’s whole-house audio function. SimpliSafe releases a new doorbell cam. An interesting new B8ta-Google partnership. Is Mark Gurman’s startup, Essential Products, on the ropes? More great numbers from Netflix but are they invincible? And much more…Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesHomeTech HeadlinesAmazon Fixes Big Alexa Problem in Whole-House AudioSimpliSafe releases a new smart doorbell with a wide angle cameraHulu plans to move some channels from its live TV service back to on-demandiTunes launches massive Dolby Atmos 4K movie sale from $5, plus this week's $1 rental, more - 9to5ToysSonos pares back its desktop app as it prioritizes mobileGoogle Partners With B8ta to Allow Customers to Test Smart Home Tech | Digital TrendsAndroid Creator’s Startup Essential Products Cuts About 30% of Staff - BloombergFacebook is reportedly making a video chat camera for your TVIt turns out that Facebook could in fact use data collected from its Portal in-home video device to target you with adsStreaming NewsNetflix Isn't InvincibleNetflix expects to hit 146 million subscribers in Q4The best streaming TV appsNetflix now has more than 137 million subscribersPic(s) of the WeekCan you fix this?THIS IS NOT A TRASH CAN!!https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/spotmini-robot-dances-uptown-funk/Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot shows upgraded agility in 'Parkour' video