Smart Tech Today (Video)
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsSmart 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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STT 109: Smart Tech Trends of 2021 - A look back at the year's smart home happenings.
December 23, 2021 14:58 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoMatthew 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 most-covered topics Ember Mug HomePod Eve Motion Sensor Awair Eve Door and Window Sensor Hue Motion Sensor Nanoleaf Canvas Picks of the week Matthew: Focused 2022 Calendar Mika...
STT 108: Matter Sets Sights on Universal Casting - Opal C1 webcam, Intel is bearish about the Metaverse, Matter
December 16, 2021 15:32 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoThe 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 to technological constraints it feels its chips can help surpass. Matter could bring universal casting that actually works Smart home company Eve plans to use Matter to move beyond Apple's HomeK...
STT 107: DARPA Drone Charging - Alexa ruins the surprise, Meta opens Horizon Worlds, DARPA funds drone charging
December 09, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 1.04 GB VideoAmazon'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 plans to improve its mixed environmental track record How to keep Alexa from ruining your Christmas surprises Kobo's Elipsa and Sage e-readers are better for reading than writing Meta opens up ...
STT 106: Google Pixel Watch? - Google's rumored smartwatch, Alexa warns of running water, autonomous 7-Eleven
December 02, 2021 16:19 - 1 hour - 1.17 GB VideoGoogle 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 vehicle deliveries. New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate the Holiday Shopping Shitshow Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept Google announ...
STT 105: Conversations With Amazon's Alexa - Conversation Mode, Amazon Smart Switches, Instagram 'Rage Shake'
November 18, 2021 23:31 - 1 hour - 1.06 GB VideoAmazon 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 lets you shake your phone to report a bug. Amazon starts rolling out Alexa's Conversation Mode on Echo Show 10 Some Echo speakers can now detect people What should you eat? Thanks to this Amazon...
STT 104: Sleeping Better With Smart Devices - Google Nest Hub, Lenovo Smart Clock, Ikea Curtains
November 11, 2021 23:25 - 1 hour - 1.18 GB VideoGoogle 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 Using Book Quotes That Mention the Time of Day Stack Overflow's Copy / Paste Keyboard Is No Joke I Love This Smart Alarm Clock Ikea Made Sound-Absorbing Curtains to Broker Peace Between Noi...
STT 103: Facebook's Robots Are Beginning To Feel - Tactile Robots, Driverless Taxis, Smart Oven Turkey Mode
November 04, 2021 23:35 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoFacebook'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 work Facebook is enabling a new generation of touchy-feely robots Miso Robotics made its Flippy kitchen robot faster and even more autonomous University of Adelaide built a robot spider to scan...
STT 102: Moving to Facebook's Meta-verse - Facebook's Connect Event, Wyze's new smart home products, more
October 29, 2021 01:12 - 1 hour - 1.33 GB VideoDelving 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 Facebook teases 'Project Cambria' high-end VR / AR headset Active Pack accessories prepare your Oculus Quest 2 for sweaty VR workouts Facebook is adding a mixed reality platform to Oculus Quest ...
STT 101: The Smart Home Transition - Dan Moren's New Smart Home Setup, Wyze Video Doorbell Pro, and More
October 21, 2021 22:56 - 1 hour - 1.14 GB VideoDan 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 gets three new color options Roku Is Losing YouTube As War With Google Rages On You Can Now Buy a Couch Stuffed With Surround Sound Speakers So They Remain Out of Sight The $499 HTC Vive Flow ...
STT 100: Alexa Prints Sticky Notes - AirPods health tracking, Waze & Headspace, Smart Sticky Note Printer
October 15, 2021 00:09 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoApple 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 finally gets AirPlay 2 in 4th-gen TP-Link HomeKit smart plug finally on sale, some two years late Google Photos widget getting a Material You shapes upgrade Google Photos 'Memories' com...
STT 99: Upgrading Your Mesh WiFi Network - Smart Dog Tags, Xbox Accessibility, eero Pro Upgrades
October 07, 2021 23:08 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoSmart 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 doorbell companies - Blink and Ring. Why? I Stopped Using My Cellphone As An Alarm Clock -- Here's Why You Should Too Withings' latest hybrid smartwatch poses as a luxury dive watch Smart Dog T...
STT 98: Amazon Astro: Mean World Robot - Amazon's latest surveillance devices, Google Stadia, CarPlay display
September 30, 2021 23:32 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoAmazon'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 Ultra and controller w/ $60 game purchase Google Stadia Now Lets You Use Your Phone As a Controller Google is launching a new wired Nest Doorbell in 2022 with 24/7 recording Xbox gets a...
STT 97: Home Assistant in a Box - Google TV's Android remote, Fitbit snore detection, Home Assistant Amber Hub
September 23, 2021 22:35 - 1 hour - 955 MB VideoGoogle 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 mercifully launches mobile remote for Android users Fitbit Is Rolling Out a Snore and Noise Detection Feature Google iOS 15 updates: XL widgets, Focus mode support Amazon Unveils First Kindle ...
STT 96: A Tour of Dan Moren's Smart Home - Lutron Caséta, Kobo Libra H20, Homebridge on Synology
September 16, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 1.12 GB VideoLutron 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 Tim Cook Praised Augmented Reality Apple's updated leather MagSafe wallet supports Find My location tracking Nintendo finally adds Bluetooth audio to the Switch in a new software update LG'...
STT 96: A Tour of Dan Moren's Smart Home - Lutron Caséta, Kobo Libra H20, Homebridge on Synology
September 16, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 1.12 GB VideoLutron 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 Tim Cook Praised Augmented Reality Apple's updated leather MagSafe wallet supports Find My location tracking Nintendo finally adds Bluetooth audio to the Switch in a new software update ...
STT 95: Roomba Dodges Dog Poo - Ray-Ban Stories, Amazon's new TVs, Roomba's poo update
September 09, 2021 23:38 - 1 hour - 1.43 GB VideoRay-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: Peace of mind for an active dog and its busy human Hiro revamps home insurance for smart homeowners New iRobot Roomba j7+ can dodge pet poo Sony HT-A5000 soundbar goes vertical for true s...
STT 94: Now Alexa Can Shout - Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4
September 02, 2021 23:19 - 1 hour - 1.09 GB VideoAlexa'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 turn all your lights into a music visualizer Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House Home Depot releases its own smart home app SimpliSafe finally adds an outdoor cam...
STT 93: A Tour of Jason Howell's Smart Home - AirTags screen protectors, Fitbit Luxe, Donda Stem player
August 26, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 1.49 GB VideoAirTags 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 protectors' Leviton's second-generation Decora Dimmer review: Wi-Fi connected HomeKit switches Why the app store model won't work for Alexa skill discovery The New Oculus Quest feature can...
STT 92: Matter Delayed: It's Not a Bad Thing - Galaxy Watch 4, Alexa's downfall, Matter's 2022 delay
August 19, 2021 23:21 - 1 hour - 1.06 GB VideoGalaxy 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 app launcher Amazon, Alexa, and the Downfall of a Popular Name Audio-Technica's updated M50x wireless headphones have multi-device support Hands-on with Facebook's new VR for work app Ho...
STT 91: Your Smart Home Questions Answered - Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings
August 12, 2021 22:37 - 1 hour - 1.17 GB VideoAutomated 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 Maps will help you avoid crowded mass transit in way more cities HomePod market share in the US still lags in comparison to Amazon and Google HomeKit isn't quite ready to replace traditional ...
STT 90: A Tour of Rosemary Orchard's Smart Home - Aqara sensors, SwitchBot Curtain, Nanoleaf, Meross, and more
August 05, 2021 23:34 - 1 hour - 1.23 GB VideoAqara 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 Amazon's Halo band can share your heart rate with other apps and workout equipment Peloton is updating its treadmills to again be useful without a subscription Google leaks unannounced Nes...
STT 89: Alexa: Ambient Computing - Alexa's new voice, Thread on Eero, Siri Shortcuts
July 29, 2021 23:12 - 1 hour - 1.36 GB VideoAlexa'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 smartwatches SmartMi standing fan offers Google Assistant, battery power Best hidden Android shortcuts Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, compared A Non-Driver's Critique Of CarPlay Shows Acces...
STT 88: Alexa (Ziggy) Live 2021 - Valve's Steam Deck, Google updates, Amazon's Alexa developer conference
July 22, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 1.41 GB VideoValve'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 update adds an option to manually clear out the 'Continue watching' row Google Maps Timeline adds new monthly 'Insights' tab Volley's Magic Word is a voice-based puzzle game on Google Assis...
STT 87: Radar Sleep Tracking - Netflix game streaming, Wyze light strips, Echo Dot data follow up
July 15, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour - 1.58 GB VideoNetflix 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 your home decor Amazon serialized fiction comes to iOS ahead of Kindle devices Amazon eyes Soli-style radar sensors for sleep tracking and smart home Amazon Echo Dots created by design...
STT 86: Press the Big, Red Smart Button - Wearables track COVID-19, Echo Dots retain data, Facebook Portal
July 08, 2021 22:05 - 1 hour - 1000 MB VideoWearables 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 Updates to Controller for HomeKit app enhance your home automation There's finally a gadget to add wireless CarPlay to any CarPlay-equipped car - and it's $46 off Amazon Echo Dots Store a Wea...
STT 85: Building a Smart Home Is Hard Work - Smart home fatigue, untrustworthy thermostats, Alexa reads to kids
July 01, 2021 23:31 - 1 hour - 1.45 GB VideoSmart 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 support for Nest devices Amazon's latest Alexa trick is helping kids read Xbox Game Pass browser, iOS streaming arrives today Apple Gaming Controller Arrives in Unexpected Way Apple...
STT 84: The (Other) Problem With Amazon Halo - TCL's AR glasses, working in VR, Peloton, Amazon's Halo band
June 24, 2021 23:26 - 1 hour - 1.33 GB VideoTCL'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, Temperature Sensor, and Hub M2 Expand Any Smart Home With Easy Setup Hands-on: Here's what does and doesn't work with offline Siri in iOS 15 TCL's New Smart Glasses Are Portable Movie Screens Ho...
STT 83: Streaming Cloud Gaming - Amazon Luna, Microsoft xCloud, Tamagotchi, Sonos Antitrust
June 17, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour - 1.65 GB VideoAmazon 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, says Microsoft Xbox now supports speech-to-text and text-to-speech accessibility features IKEA introduces new SYMFONISK picture frame WiFi speaker 7 new security features Apple quietly announced...
STT 82: The WWDC Smart Home - Amazon Sidewalk, Echo Show updates, spatial audio, and WWDC
June 11, 2021 00:09 - 1 hour - 1.27 GB VideoAmazon 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 Microsoft is building Xbox game streaming right into smart TVs Sensibo Pure air purifier adds HomeKit integration Apple's new health features bring new focus to elder care technology tvOS 15...
STT 81: The One About Wearables - Amazon Halo, Fitbit snoring detection, Apple Watch & node ablation
June 04, 2021 00:53 - 1 hour - 1.45 GB VideoAmazon 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 snoring detection to its devices Apple bolsters AirTags privacy measures, to offer Android detector app later this year TELUS Health announces 24/7 Apple Watch fall detection service Apple W...
STT 80: 2021 Smart Home Predictions - Google Assistant updates, smart tabletop gaming, an LED umbrella
May 27, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour - 1.23 GB VideoGoogle 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 Wear OS watch Google is officially releasing its Fuchsia OS, starting w/ first-gen Nest Hub Google Assistant will soon be able to power off your Android Google Assistant is Bringing Back 'What'...
STT 79: A Very Googley I/O Episode - Apple's latest products, Google I/O announcements, Snap Spectacles
May 20, 2021 23:53 - 1 hour - 1.25 GB VideoApple'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 shortcuts in Gallery 14 Accessibility shortcuts for Global Accessibility Awareness Day – Matthew Cassinelli Alexa Trust Boss Beatrice Geoffrin Talks Accessibility At Amazon And How It Is 'Everyone...
STT 78: Project CHIP Rebrands as Matter - New Amazon Echos, Google vs Roku, Amazon Sidewalk IoT network launches
May 13, 2021 23:38 - 1 hour - 1.2 GB VideoNew 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 SmartThings now available on Windows 10 Spotify's $80 Car Thing Sony releases a more powerful wearable AC Roku's new Express 4K+ offers streaming for $40 Meet the real Alexa: voice actor repo...
STT 77: Interview: Jonathan Hui, Google & Thread - A conversation with The Thread Group's VP of Technology
May 07, 2021 00:47 - 1 hour - 1.23 GB VideoA 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 Streaming Devices Withings' smart scale can now assess your heart health Apple Watch Used To Monitor Baby Who Was Delivered In-Flight I can't stop fiddling with Nanoleaf's smart home remote ...
STT 76: Explaining Thread Enthusiasm - Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting
April 29, 2021 23:56 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoGoogle 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 The Jiobit GPS Tracker Changed My Tune on Toddler Surveillance T-Mobile launches LTE-based SyncUp Tracker Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Review: Flexibility in the garden Eve launches upd...
STT 75: Project CHIP Nears - Connected Home over IP, AirTag(s), upcycling old Galaxy phones
April 22, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 1.24 GB VideoConnected 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 4K Supports WiFi 6, Thread, and HDMI 2.1 Everything Google TV does that Apple says 'smart TVs don't' How to pick the right smart display for you Google Assistant Snapshot cards can be pinned...
STT 74: Honey, Grab the Car Thing! - Apple Watch COVID Predictions, Spotify's "Car Thing", Alexa on Xbox
April 15, 2021 22:52 - 1 hour - 1.33 GB VideoOn 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 Android's latest feature reminds you to avoid distracted walking Apple Pay With Express Transit Mode Now Available for San Francisco Bay Area's Clipper Card Spotify launches its in-car entert...
STT 73: Alexa, Start My Lamborghini - Google I/O, TikTok Captions, A Fitbit for Bivalves
April 08, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 1.19 GB VideoGoogle 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 now offers over 800 Android apps, games Oculus Quest 2 Has Already Outsold Every Other Oculus Headset Combined Microsoft's Cortana meets an untimely end on iOS and Android Google Assistant us...
STT 72: Google's New Nest Hub: Right for the Bedroom? - Nest sleep-sensing, Shortcuts fixed, new Siri voices
April 01, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 1.37 GB VideoNest 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 these shortcuts make them a breeze How to Use Alexa and Echo Voice-Control Speakers Better Apple has confirmed the shortcuts have been restored Apple-funded Stanford study concludes Apple Wa...
STT 71: Understanding Thread with Eve's Tim Böth - Thread & CHIP, Works With Alexa, Shortcuts outage
March 25, 2021 23:12 - 1 hour - 1.05 GB VideoOn 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 faster and easier to create delightful connected vehicle voice experiences for your customers Nuke your Alexa smart home to get rid of 'ghost' devices Recently created Shortcuts links are curren...
STT 70: HomePod Anxiety - Nest Hub sleep tracking, HomePod discontinued, a Kindle for your smart home
March 18, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 964 MB VideoNest 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 radar Contactless Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub Apple discontinues the original HomePod, will focus on mini Comment: The state of Apple TV and the end of HomePod warrants a Home strategy roundtable ...
STT 69: Alexa's Conversations Are Improving - HomeKit Humidifiers, Alexa Improvements, HomePod Radio
March 11, 2021 23:37 - 1 hour - 939 MB VideoHomeKit 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 'Your Watch Is Fully Charged' Notifications in WatchOS 7 and iOS 14 Improve Your Seed Starting with HomeKit Review: VOCOlinc's HomeKit humidifier offers cool mist and cool colors The Circle Vi...
STT 68: A Fix for Drunken Roombas - Gatorade sweat patches, a Roomba update, Best Buy's new health service
March 05, 2021 02:18 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoOn 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 voice controls and video features Voice assistants enable enterprise automation, CRM, and data intelligence Sleep is dramatically impacted by smartphone use, study finds Google releases three ...
STT 67: Apple TV on Chromecast? We *Can* Even - Humidifier updates, Alexa COVID test search, Android car games
February 26, 2021 00:16 - 1 hour - 923 MB VideoHumidifier 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 delivery service Amazon Echo Show 10 review: A rotating screen is a pricey novelty Waze's ex-CEO says the app could have 'grown faster' without Google A new choice for parents of tweens and ...
STT 66: Put a Label on It - Fitbit Glucose Tracking, LAPD & Ring Cameras, Air Quality Automations, Label Makers
February 18, 2021 23:47 - 1 hour - 1.06 GB VideoFitbit 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 program Los Angeles police used Amazon Ring footage to investigate police brutality protests Apple Maps adding new Waze-like features for speed traps, accidents, and other road hazards Google Map...
STT 65: Alexa Shares Songs - Share songs with Echo, predict COVID with Apple Watch, improve your smart lighting
February 12, 2021 00:12 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoShare 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 Light/Dark Mode Switching, Dynamic Type Features Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing HomeKit power user app 'Home+ 5' welcomes automation fo...
STT 64: Your Smart Tech Questions Answered - Smart home help, automation fixes, gear advice, and more!
February 05, 2021 00:31 - 1 hour - 827 MB VideoSmart 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 Mini to a mostly Google smart home Networking problems with multiple routers in a HomeKit home NFC tags for WiFi connectivity Shortcuts syncing troubleshooting Automations for low power mode ...
STT 63: Bark, Alexa, Bark! - Wink's outage, Alexa's new guard features, HomePod handoff
January 29, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 969 MB VideoWink'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 noise like a dog barking if you're not home — here's how to set it up Amazon's Ring announces $60 Video Doorbell Wired, its cheapest and smallest doorbell, arriving on February 24 The HomePod...
STT 62: Smart Monitors > Smart TVs - Google's Fitbit deal, Ring encryption, and Samsung's new Smart Monitor
January 21, 2021 23:29 - 1 hour - 793 MB VideoOn 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 assistant – TechCrunch Pebble founder promises iMessage on Android and Windows with universal chat app Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review: Worth the $199 - 9to5Google Samsung Smart Monitor has Appl...
STT 61: Smart Tech at CES 2021 - Rounding up the smartest, most interesting tech announcements from CES 2021.
January 14, 2021 23:11 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB VideoRounding 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 Attention-Grabbing Inventions Unveiled at This Year's CES A Roundup of the Must-See Gadgets from CES 2021 CES 2021: From Toilets to Coffee Tables, the Best Smart-Home Gadgets Hide the Tech C...