Episode 465 - CES 2024 - Beyond the Smart Toilet Seat

On this week's show: We catch up after an extended holiday break to put a bow on the final news stories of 2023, chat about all of the cool new toys coming out of CES 2024, dig though some great feedback in the mailbag, and talk about all the projects we got done over the past few weeks.Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show Notes2023 Lightning RoundSome Google Home Mini owners report bricked devices after updatePhilips Hue reorganizes, plans job cuts to save $218 million annually - The VergeEverything Presence Pro AnnouncedLutron Caseta smart switches can finally turn themselves off with a timer. - The VergeUniFi devices broadcasted private video to other users’ accounts | Ars TechnicaCES 2024LG reveals wild-looking transparent OLED TV at CES 2024LG Unveils AI-Powered 2024 OLED, QNED TV Lineups - CEPRORoku Adds New Pro Series to its Branded TV Lineup - CEPROThe Frame has become such a hit that Samsung is making a speaker version - The VergeAmazon finally has a way to cast your content to its Fire TVs - The VergeThread Group is finally fixing Thread border routersThread’s 2024 Enhancements and What They’ll Mean to You > Thread GroupGoogle removes 'underutilized' Assistant features to focus on 'quality and reliability'Appliance makers are teaming up to reduce your electricity usage — and save you cash - The VergeThe Home Depot’s Hubspace launches five new products at CES 2024 - The VergeThe Aqara Hub M3 launches at CES 2024 - The VergeGovee’s lighting chatbot can make your smart light dreams come trueGE Lighting’s new Cync under-cabinet smart lights look slick - The VergeEve's exiting trio of products for 2024: Eve Energy Outlet, Eve Light Switch, Eve Blinds Collection -You can now jazz up your patio with Nanoleaf’s first dedicated outdoor lights - The VergeWithings Reveals BeamO, Next-Gen Health Monitoring Device - GearbrainThe Lockly Visage is a new smart lock that unlocks with your face - The VergeU-tec’s new Ultraloq Bolt fingerprint smart lock is the first to support Matter-over-Thread - The VergeThis Philips door lock turns your palm into a key - The VergeTP-Link’s new video door lock unlocks with a tap of your iPhone - The VergeTapo H500 | Smart HomeBase | TP-LinkLG’s new robot aims to monitor your home and petsRoborock’s newest flagship robot vacuum now comes with an arm and a voice assistant - The VergeTesla’s first smart home partner is Samsung SmartThingsKohler’s new smart bidet adds voice control - The VergeSome HomeTech Headlines (we skipped)New Hardware Release: Pro Max Switching | Ubiquiti CommunityNetflix competitors like Disney+ and Paramount+ reportedly lost over $5 billion in 2023New IKEA JETSTRÖM smart LED ceiling light panel launches - NotebookCheck.net NewsYour Smart TV Knows What You’re Watching – The MarkupMailbagUnfolded CircleThe Skip 1s Universal Remote Control - FlircX1 - Sofabaton Universal RemoteHiLetgo 5pcs DC-DC Buck Step Down Module 6-20V 12V/20V to 5V 3A USB Charger ModuleFrigate NVR: The YAML Powered NVRPick of the Week: A Remote with All the Buttons!Home Assistant - Year of the Voice - Chapter 5Companion app for iOS 2023.12: Let’s go! - Blog - Home Assistant CommunityHome Assistant 2024.1 ReleasedKnown Z-Wave Issue with 800 Series Chip and Z-Wave-JSBulk 3D Printing Filament | Revolutionizing Manufacturing, One Layer at a Time.Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range Wall Remote ZEN37 800LR (Battery Powered)Scrypted NVR | Scrypted DocsPowered by ATHOM | Tasmota | ESPHome | WLED | ESP8266 ESP32 |Smart HomeVac MopsDreametech L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, Auto Mop Cleaning and Drying, Self-Refilling and Self-Emptying Base for 60 Days of Cleaning, 5300Pa Suction and AI Navigation, Compatible with AlexaECOVACS DEEBOT T20 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop,Hot Water Mop Washing,Auto Hot Air-Drying,9mm AutoMop Lifting,Dual Spinning Mops,Self-Emptying,6000Pa Suction,Obstacle Avoidance,YIKO Voice Assistant,White