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Smart Tech Today (Audio)
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Smart Tech Today explains the exciting, dynamic, and sometimes-confusing subject that is the Internet of Things. Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli guide you through smart switches, lights, thermostats, speakers, and other connected tech. Every week, learn how to make the most of your smart tech.Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
Episodes
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STT 109: Smart Tech Trends of 2021 - A look back at the year's smart home happenings.
Matthew Cassinelli and Mikah Sargent announce the sunsetting of Smart Tech Today and look back at the year's smart home trends. Amazon's Alexa Stalled With Users as Interest Faded, Documents Show Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today stories Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today's...
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STT 108: Matter Sets Sights on Universal Casting - Opal C1 webcam, Intel is bearish about the Metaverse, Matter
The upcoming universal language for smart home devices, Matter, has revealed a TV spec that will theoretically allow for universal media casting. The Opal C1 webcam aims to be a DSLR camera packed into a webcam frame. Intel thinks it's going to be awhile before the Metaverse really kicks off due…
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STT 107: DARPA Drone Charging - Alexa ruins the surprise, Meta opens Horizon Worlds, DARPA funds drone charging
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is happy to announce package updates, but that's a bit of an issue around the holidays. Meta (Facebook) has opened up Horizon Worlds to adults in the U.S. and Canada. DARPA is funding research from a company that makes a device to charge a swarm of drones. Sonos…
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STT 106: Google Pixel Watch? - Google's rumored smartwatch, Alexa warns of running water, autonomous 7-Eleven
Google is rumored to be working on its first smartwatch that will reportedly debut in 2022. Some of Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices will be able to listen for the sound of running water or appliances beeping in order to alert you or trigger a routine. 7-Eleven partners with Nuro for autonomous...
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STT 105: Conversations With Amazon's Alexa - Conversation Mode, Amazon Smart Switches, Instagram 'Rage Shake'
Amazon has begun to roll out a new, smarter "Conversation Mode" to Echo Show 10 devices that helps Alexa take visual and audio cues from nearby users. The company has also introduced four new smart switches that work with Alexa. Instagram has a new bug-reporting feature called "Rage Shake" that...
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STT 104: Sleeping Better With Smart Devices - Google Nest Hub, Lenovo Smart Clock, Ikea Curtains
Google releases an update for its Nest Hub that adds more sleep tracking metrics, Flo Ion reviews the new Lenovo Smart Clock, and Ikea makes some sound-dampening curtains to block out noise from your roommates and pets. Google's Nest Hub gets more sleep tracking features Author Clock' Tells Time...
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STT 103: Facebook's Robots Are Beginning To Feel - Tactile Robots, Driverless Taxis, Smart Oven Turkey Mode
Facebook's AI research team is improving upon technologies that let robots "feel," GM's Cruise embarks on its first completely driverless ride in San Francisco, and GE releases a "Turkey Mode" software update for its smart cooking appliances. Microsoft's Mesh for Teams brings mixed reality to…
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STT 102: Moving to Facebook's Meta-verse - Facebook's Connect Event, Wyze's new smart home products, more
Delving into the Facebook Connect event and the announcement of Facebook's new name, detailing Wyze's new smart home products, and more. Facebook just revealed its new name: Meta Meta (Facebook) is retiring the Oculus brand Facebook says it doesn't want to own the metaverse, just jumpstart it...
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STT 101: The Smart Home Transition - Dan Moren's New Smart Home Setup, Wyze Video Doorbell Pro, and More
Dan Moren's New Smart Home Setup, Wyze Video Doorbell Pro, and More Wyze's new Video Doorbell Pro costs $65 and promises six months of battery life Google Is Getting Everyone Ready for the Future of Smart Home Gadgets Ikea's Bluetooth speaker with Spotify Tap is also a lamp Apple's HomePod Mini...
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STT 100: Alexa Prints Sticky Notes - AirPods health tracking, Waze & Headspace, Smart Sticky Note Printer
Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Bigger Screen, Same Short Battery Life Apple Studying Potential of AirPods as Health Devic Apple extends repair program for crackling AirPods Pro buds for one more year Dude, where's my car? AirTag responsible for tracking down stolen Subaru Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin...
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STT 99: Upgrading Your Mesh WiFi Network - Smart Dog Tags, Xbox Accessibility, eero Pro Upgrades
Smart Dog Tags, Xbox Accessibility, eero Pro Upgrades Exclusive: Amazon Adds New Speech Setting To Alexa App To Help Stutterers Finish Commands, Queries Why the Amazon Echo Show should be standard in every nursing home How to Set up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones Amazon has two video…
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STT 98: Amazon Astro: Mean World Robot - Amazon's latest surveillance devices, Google Stadia, CarPlay display
Amazon's latest surveillance devices, Google Stadia, CarPlay display YouTube Music Is Finally Here for Wear OS 2 Watches Sonos says Google is blocking it from offering more than one voice assistant at once Nest Doorbell will get six new year-round ringtone choices Stadia offering free Chromecast...
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STT 97: Home Assistant in a Box - Google TV's Android remote, Fitbit snore detection, Home Assistant Amber Hub
Google TV's Android remote, Fitbit snore detection, Home Assistant Amber Hub Google improves Spanish support on Nest Hub in the US Google Meet declares war on that sunny window behind you that's making you underexposed Google Maps can adjust Android Auto UI for right-hand drive Google TV…
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STT 96: A Tour of Dan Moren's Smart Home - Lutron Caséta, Kobo Libra H20, Homebridge on Synology
Lutron Caséta, Kobo Libra H20, Homebridge on Synology Logitech built Bolt to make wireless mice and keyboards work better Apple announces new Apple Watch Series 7 How to reset your Apple Watch fitness calibration for more accurate Workout and Activity data A Short History of Every Time Apple CEO...
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STT 95: Roomba Dodges Dog Poo - Ray-Ban Stories, Amazon's new TVs, Roomba's poo update
Ray-Ban Stories, Amazon's new TVs, Roomba's poo update Facebook's Ray-Ban Stories make the case for smart glasses Amazon is officially making its own smart TVs Luna's Couch feature enables co-op play even if your friends aren't subscribers Flic Twist is Coming Fi Series 2 smart collar review…
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STT 94: Now Alexa Can Shout - Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4
Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4 Amazon's new 'adaptive volume' will make Alexa speak louder when it's noisy Amazon taps its SocialBot challenge to boost conversational AI Amazon may soon stream live performances to Echo speakers Philips Hue partners with Spotify to…
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STT 93: A Tour of Jason Howell's Smart Home - AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player
AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player This is what Apple's AirPods look like on the inside The AudioStick is the easiest way to connect AirPods to your Switch Netflix Now Offers Spatial Audio Support for iPhone and iPad Someone's inexplicably gone and made AirTags 'screen...
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STT 92: Matter Delayed: It's Not a Bad Thing - Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay
Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay New Smart Home Standard Matter Is Delayed Until 2022 Building A Standard That Really "Matters" - Connectivity Standards Alliance Galaxy Watch 4: Samsung's alone in making WearOS 3 smartwatches for now Google Nest Hub might have its very own…
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STT 91: Your Smart Home Questions Answered - Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings
Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings Oculus storage is going to double for the same price Google Assistant Family Bell coming to phones, get checklist Google adding Air Quality (AQI) info to Nest Hub in the US Google Tasks redesign adds tabs for quick list switching Google...
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STT 90: A Tour of Rosemary Orchard's Smart Home - Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more
Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more Drunk-driving provision could fuel demand for driver monitoring technology Argo AI can now offer public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California Yelp adds tools that let businesses share their COVID policies related to vaccines...
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STT 89: Alexa: Ambient Computing - Alexa's new voice, Thread on Eero, Siri Shortcuts
Alexa's new voice, Thread on Eero, Siri Shortcuts You can add Alexa to your Home screen with the new 'Ask Alexa' widget 'Good night' or 'bedtime', Alexa routines now support multiple phrases Upcoming Thread support for Eero Routers Google's redesigned Wear OS will only reach a few current...
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STT 88: Alexa (Ziggy) Live 2021 - Valve's Steam Deck, Google updates, Amazon's Alexa developer conference
Valve's Steam Deck, Google updates, Amazon's Alexa developer conference The Steam Deck aims to kill the console once and for all I'm Begging You to Use a VPN at Hotels It's time for Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri to swear Google Workspace users can now use Assistant on Nest Hub Google TV…
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STT 87: Radar Sleep Tracking - Netflix game streaming, Wyze light strips, Echo Dot data follow up
Netflix game streaming, Wyze light strips, Echo Dot data follow up Netflix Is Expanding Into Video Games Samsung Washing Machine App Requires Access to Your Contacts and Location Samsung's SmartThings app can now track your energy usage New Wyze light strips bring 32 feet of color-changing fun to...
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STT 86: Press the Big, Red Smart Button - Wearables track COVID-19, Echo Dots retain data, Facebook Portal
Wearables track COVID-19, Echo Dots retain data, Facebook Portal Apple Watch and other wearables can detect long-term effects of COVID-19, early research suggests How to use iPhone Background Sounds in iOS 15 - 9to5Mac Brilliant completes HomeKit rollout with updated smart plug and wall switch...
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STT 85: Building a Smart Home Is Hard Work - Smart home fatigue, untrustworthy thermostats, Alexa reads to kids
Smart home fatigue, untrustworthy thermostats, Alexa reads to kids The Smart Home Isn't Worth It IoT has a long ways to go to be trustworthy The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 gives Google Assistant a new look Google Will Warn Users When Search Results May Be Unreliable Google promises at least 5 years of...
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STT 84: The (Other) Problem With Amazon Halo - TCL's AR glasses, working in VR, Peloton, Amazon's Halo band
TCL's AR glasses, working in VR, Peloton, Amazon's Halo band Silicone case makes Apple TV's new Siri Remote even more awesome Hands-on: Here's how the new Mindfulness app and Reflect work in watchOS 8 Qingping just dropped a new HomeKit air quality sensor Review: Aqara's HomeKit H1 Switches,...
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STT 83: Streaming Cloud Gaming - Amazon Luna, Microsoft xCloud, Tamagotchi, Sonos Antitrust
Amazon Luna, Microsoft xCloud, Tamagotchi, Sonos Antitrust Sonos urges regulation of big tech, criticizes Apple's plans to open Siri to third-parties using HomePod Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is now open to all Prime members Xbox One will be able to play Xbox Series X games via xCloud…
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STT 82: The WWDC Smart Home - Amazon Sidewalk, Echo Show updates, spatial audio, and WWDC
Amazon Sidewalk, Echo Show updates, spatial audio, and WWDC Updated Amazon Echo Shows arrive this week, with a few new tricks even older devices can do Ikea's Eneby Bluetooth speaker never listens, and I love that Google Nest Hub & Hub Max get a more feature-rich browser complete with a keyboard...
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STT 81: The One About Wearables - Amazon Halo, Fitbit snoring detection, Apple Watch & node ablation
Amazon Halo, Fitbit snoring detection, Apple Watch & node ablation Amazon Ring's neighborhood watch app is making police requests public You Have a Week to Opt-Out of Amazon Sidewalk, Do It Now Amazon Halo will use your smartphone camera to assess your 'Movement Health' Fitbit may soon be adding...
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STT 80: 2021 Smart Home Predictions - Google Assistant updates, smart tabletop gaming, an LED umbrella
Google Assistant updates, smart tabletop gaming, an LED umbrella Prabhakar Raghavan Isn't CEO of Google—He Just Runs the Place Google isn't ready to turn search into a conversation Google's new Samsung smartwatch partnership looks a lot like giving up Poll: How many of our readers would buy a…
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STT 79: A Very Googley I/O Episode - Apple's latest products, Google I/O announcements, Snap Spectacles
Apple's latest products, Google I/O announcements, Snap Spectacles Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities Apple adding new Background Sounds feature to iOS to help with focus, calm, and rest Apple profiles the team behind ambient sound app Endel Apple...
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STT 78: Project CHIP Rebrands as Matter - New Amazon Echos, Google vs Roku, Amazon Sidewalk IoT network launches
New Amazon Echos, Google vs Roku, Amazon Sidewalk IoT network launches On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Matthew Cassinelli and Rosemary Orchard (filling in for Mikah Sargent): Project CHIP and ZigBee Alliance rebrands as Matter and Connectivity Standards Alliance (respectively) Samsung...
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STT 77: Interview: Jonathan Hui, Google & Thread - A conversation with The Thread Group's VP of Technology
A conversation with The Thread Group's VP of Technology Jonathan Hui, The Thread Group Polk React soundbar review: Built-in Alexa for your TV speaker Alexa Show Mode Turns Lenovo Laptops Into Smart Displays Ecobee Smart Thermostat works great with Google Assistant YouTube TV Removed From Roku's...
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STT 76: Explaining Thread Enthusiasm - Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting
Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant Nest Hub may soon be the center of your hotel room Sonos Roam is a nearly perfect portable Assistant Garmin's 2 new smartwatches want to make the casual athlete more advanced...
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STT 75: Project CHIP Nears - Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones
Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones Setting Up a Smart Home May Soon Be Less Annoying Amazon, Apple, and Google's smart home partnership is close Project CHIP embraces a timeline and the blockchain AirTags Are the Perfectly Boring, Functional Future of AR New Apple TV…
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STT 74: Honey, Grab the Car Thing! - Apple Watch COVID Predictions, Spotify's "Car Thing", Alexa on Xbox
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: Google Maps finally gets an iOS update complete with App Privacy labels Google Home is now smart enough to only take video calls if you're actually home New Google Maps feature shows route with lowest carbon footprint...
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STT 73: Alexa, Start My Lamborghini - Google I/O, TikTok Captions, A Fitbit for Bivalves
Google I/O, TikTok Captions, A Fitbit for Bivalves Google's I/O conference is returning May 18-20 and will be entirely virtual Microsoft Bringing Classic Xbox Games to Its Cloud Gaming Service Apple Arcade adds 30+ titles including mesmerizing RPG from creator of Final Fantasy Google Play Pass…
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STT 72: Google's New Nest Hub: Right for the Bedroom? - Nest sleep-sensing, Shortcuts fixed, new Siri voices
Nest sleep-sensing, Shortcuts fixed, new Siri voices Google's New Nest Hub Is the Perfect Alarm Clock Review: Nest Hub (2nd gen) sleep tracking ushers in a radically more pervasive Google Assistant The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 lets Alexa answer the door Alexa routines can seem overwhelming, but...
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STT 71: Understanding Thread with Eve's Tim Böth - Thread & CHIP, Works With Alexa, Shortcuts outage
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: Discover your Thread Network HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve Project Connected Home over IP Introducing New Works with Alexa (WWA) Badge and Requirements The new Connected Vehicle Skills API makes it…
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STT 70: HomePod Anxiety - Nest Hub sleep tracking, HomePod discontinued, a Kindle for your smart home
Nest Hub sleep tracking, HomePod discontinued, a Kindle for your smart home YouTube reaches 120 million people watching on TV screens per month Google's Family Link updates reflect the pandemic's impact on how parents view screen time Google unveils new Nest Hub that can track your sleep with…
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STT 69: Alexa's Conversations Are Improving - HomeKit Humidifiers, Alexa Improvements, HomePod Radio
HomeKit Humidifiers, Alexa Improvements, HomePod Radio Man who fell through the ice in Somersworth was rescued thanks to his Apple Watch Apple celebrates International Women's Day with apps, podcasts, and more Apple publishes first menstrual symptom data from women's health study How to Enable...
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STT 68: A Fix for Drunken Roombas - Gatorade sweat patches, a Roomba update, Best Buy's new health service
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: iRobot says it'll be a few weeks until it can clean up its latest Roomba software update mess Gatorade's Wearable Patch Tells You How Much Gatorade to Drink Amazon releases surprise Alexa app for Microsoft Xbox, with...
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STT 67: Apple TV on Chromecast? We *Can* Even - Humidifier updates, Alexa COVID test search, Android car games
Humidifier updates, Alexa COVID test search, Android car games Humidifier follow-up Apple launches a new AR app, 'For All Mankind: Time Capsule' Amazon Alexa can now tell you the nearest spot to get a Covid-19 test — here's how to use it Amazon will give you a $40 credit for trying its in-garage...
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STT 66: Put a Label on It - Fitbit Glucose Tracking, LAPD & Ring Cameras, Air Quality Automations, Label Makers
Fitbit Glucose Tracking, LAPD & Ring Cameras, Air Quality Automations, Label Makers Fitbit smartwatches and trackers are now sold at the Google Store Now Available: Track Your Blood Glucose Trends With Ease in the Fitbit App Now Amazon is coming for Kickstarter with an Alexa-focused Build It...
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STT 65: Alexa Shares Songs - Share songs with Echo, predict COVID with Apple Watch, improve your smart lighting
Share songs with Echo, predict COVID with Apple Watch, improve your smart lighting How to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Amazon's Super Bowl ad stars Michael B. Jordan as Alexa Alexa can share songs to your friends' Echo devices Amazon Updates Alexa App For iOS To Support…
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STT 64: Your Smart Tech Questions Answered - Smart home help, automation fixes, gear advice, and more!
Smart home help, automation fixes, gear advice, and more! Ring Mailbox Sensor & Insteon's Micro Dimmer Switch Adapter HomeKit TV controls vs. Control Center remote controls A home hub for local smart home device control Security camera purchase recommendations for a Nest home Adding a HomePod…
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STT 63: Bark, Alexa, Bark! - Wink's outage, Alexa's new guard features, HomePod handoff
Wink's outage, Alexa's new guard features, HomePod handoff Wink's home automation service has been down for a whole day Alexa's 'Tell Me When' skill combines reminders with contextual information Amazon's Alexa can now act on its own hunches to turn off lights and more Amazon Echo can now make a...
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STT 62: Smart Monitors > Smart TVs - Google's Fitbit deal, Ring encryption, and Samsung's new Smart Monitor
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: Google Maps Gets More Street-Level Detail Google Confirms Fitbit Deal: Here's What It Means Ring adds end-to-end encryption to protect your video streams Amazon's newest product lets companies build their own Alexa...
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STT 61: Smart Tech at CES 2021 - Rounding up the smartest, most interesting tech announcements from CES 2021.
Rounding up the smartest, most interesting tech announcements from CES 2021. On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: Razer's Project Hazel is a high-tech N95 mask for COVID-19 times that looks neat too The 15 Best Devices From CES That You Can Buy Now Nine...
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STT 60: Ecobee: The Smartest Thermostat - Ring's Mailbox Sensor, GE's new camera, and Ecobee's Smart Thermostat
Matthew and Mikah talk about Ring's new Mailbox sensor and discuss the privacy implications of Amazon's Sidewalk network. The two navigate the renaming of GE's smart home line and discuss data protections and Xena: Warrior Princess. Then, Mikah convinces Matthew to buy an Ecobee smart thermostat...
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Smart Tech Today explains the exciting, dynamic, and sometimes-confusing subject that is the Internet of Things. Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli guide you through smart switches, lights, thermostats, speakers, and other connected tech. Every week, learn how to make the most of your smart tech.Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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