Episode 279 - Smart-Home Cheers and Consumer Fears with Brad Russell of Parks Associates

On this episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Brad Russel, Parks Associates’ Research Director, Connected Home. A leading market research and consulting company, Parks Associates is a go-to resource for anyone looking for a data-driven understanding of the smart home market. Our conversation with Brad covers the current state of the industry along with the “cheers and fears” driving connected home adoption. Don’t miss it!That, plus a very busy week in home tech news including: Is Wink in its death throes? Apple pulls a HomePod update after reports of bricked devices. Sonos launches a trade-in program. Playstation Vue is shutting down. More details emerge regarding HBO’s forthcoming streaming service, HBO Max. The Apple TV app is officially available on Amazon Fire TV devices. Reports that Apple is ramping up its HomeKit efforts. And more…Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesSmart home platform Wink is dying as Will.i.am’s tech company is low on moneyHomeTech HeadlinesApple pulls HomePod update following reports of bricked speakersSonos launches trade-up program for its oldest productsPlayStation Vue is Shutting Down Live TV Streaming Service in JanuaryHBO Max will launch in May 2020 with 'curated by humans' pushApple TV App Hits Amazon Fire TV in Preparation For Apple TV+ Launch | Digital TrendsApple Working on New HomeKit DevicesEpisode 173 - Smart Home Device Pricing — The Smart Home ShowPick of the WeekBook - The Start of the Digital Revolution: SIGSALY - Secure Digital Voice Communications in World War II