Matthew and Mikah discuss all the interesting new tech coming to the HomePod Mini; they discuss CarPlay, Android Auto, and Echo Auto; and they strap on their VR helmets.


HomePod Mini Supports the New Thread Protocol That Could Transform the Smart Home | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/2TaO2FY
The HomePod mini could be Apple's secret weapon for expanding HomeKit | The Verge: https://bit.ly/37ljB85
Apple's new HomePod 'Intercom' feature works with CarPlay | CNET: https://cnet.co/3o5l2h1
Belkin's first MagSafe products are a wild-looking 3-in-1 charger and a car mount | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2TcBjCk
Google Assistant's driving mode for Android is nearly ready, one year later | Engadget: https://engt.co/3jdHIYT
Amazon's Alexa app will soon work as an in-car display for the Echo Auto | The Verge: https://bit.ly/35bu0R6
YouTube Music gets a simple Apple Watch app before Wear OS client | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3m0hTNA
Spotify Updated With Home Screen Widgets on iOS 14 | MacRumors: https://bit.ly/37msajd
Google Duplex's haircut-booking feature could help short-handed businesses | VentureBeat: https://bit.ly/34cYXVW
Google Is Integrating Latest AI Research Across Its Services | Morning Brew: https://bit.ly/3jgxUNw


PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: Virtual Desktop | UploadVR: https://bit.ly/2T8rwxh
Mikah: Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus: https://ocul.us/3nQWl83

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli


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