Episode 248 - Social Robots

On this episode of HomeTech: Amazon pulls the plug on Dash Buttons. Thoughts on Apple’s quietly-acquired patents from failed smart home startup, Lighthouse AI. Lutron’s fan switch with HomeKit now shipping. Cable providers are getting pummeled, but do they really care? What can we glean from the early success of Best Buy’s Total Tech Support memberships? Do social robots go to heaven? And much more…Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesHomeTech HeadlinesAmazon stops selling Dash buttons, goofy forerunners of the connected homeA Security Flaw Leaves Ring Doorbells and Cameras Vulnerable to Spying | Digital TrendsLutron Smart Fan Speed Control now shipping from $59, HomeKit support at launchApple acquires computer vision-related patents from failed startup Lighthouse AI - SiliconANGLELutron Smart Fan Speed Control now shipping from $59, HomeKit support at launchSonos One going on sale for $179 to make way for new Gen 2 versionThe future of cable may be no TV at all, as one small company from Arizona showsHulu, YouTube Snare 3 Million Customers for Live TVCord cutting almost doubled in 2018, Leichtman Research saysBest Buy Hits 1M Subscribers for $199 Total Tech Support ProgramPic of the WeekVIDEO: Jibo Shutdown Message - Dylan Martin on Twitter