Smart Tech Today 63: Bark, Alexa, Bark! - a podcast by TWiT

from 2021-01-28T17:43:56

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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 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 mini finally adds its long-promised ultra-wideband handoff feature

  • Apple doubles down on Fitness+ with new "Time to Walk" Apple Watch content

  • iFixit says Apple's AirPods Max is 'quite serviceable'

  • Apple reveals striking Black Unity Collection limited-edition Apple Watch and band

  • Tasker's Android phone automation connects with Google Assistant

  • Google's VR painting app is getting the ax, but it will live on as an open-source project

  • Some of the very best Google Assistant Easter eggs


  • PICKS OF THE WEEK

  • Matthew: Sony Xperia Pro

  • Mikah: Oculus Quest 2 Elite Strap With Battery


Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli


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