Smart Tech Today 80: 2021 Smart Home Predictions - a podcast by TWiT

from 2021-05-27T15:47:50

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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 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's On My Screen'

  • Gmail gains a "Save to Photos" button as Google brings a handy new shortcut to the iOS app

  • Roku Is Plotting to Take Over Your Smart Home

  • What to Think About When You're Thinking About Buying a Sonos Speaker

  • This Outdoor Smart Plug is a must-have accessory for Ring users

  • Surface Duo gets slick new Xbox controls plus Xbox Series X|S adds Apple TV Dolby Vision

  • The Last Gameboard raises $4M to ship its digital tabletop gaming platform

  • Netatmo Weather Station adds iOS 14 widgets for monitoring local weather on your home screen

  • Eero 6 and Pro 6 owners are now getting Apple's HomeKit security features

  • Eve Energy with Thread support is my recommendation for smart outlets

  • The New Pride Apple Watch Faces Have an Easter Egg Feature

  • Deezer beats Spotify to Apple Watch offline listening

  • Spotify for Apple Watch adds offline playback for premium subscribers

  • The Square-owned music service Tidal has launched an Apple Watch app

  • Shortcuts now run even faster on iPhone and iPad with iOS 14.6

  • New iPad Pro Center Stage camera feature comes to Zoom

  • Apple VP talks Apple TV 4K living room takeover, gaming and the future of the streaming platform

  • The new Apple TV 4K lets you play any TV audio through a HomePod



Picks of the week


  • Matthew: VINEY Solar-Powered LED Umbrella

  • Mikah: Siri Remote (2nd Generation)


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