Smart Tech Today 94: Now Alexa Can Shout - a podcast by TWiT

from 2021-09-02T16:18:34

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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 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 camera to its 'whole home' security

  • Assistant 'Quick phrases' will let you skip 'Hey Google'

  • Google Assistant adds support for Daylong Routines

  • New Nest Cam will get a web portal, manual clips eventually

  • Level & Rocky Mountain Hardware, VOCOlinc gone

  • Eve Thermo updated to support Thread

  • Spigen AirPods Pro AirTag case arrives with item finder

  • A cheap, reliable remote for Apple TV

  • Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip review: Bright, colorful, and Thread-enabled

  • HOOBS 4 levels up Homebridge with new features

  • Electrify America Announces New 'One Stop' Mobile Solution for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

  • Samsung Can Remotely Disable Any of Its TVs Worldwide

  • You can watch loads of classic Pokemon shows for free on the Switch

  • Movies Anywhere is using AI to create lists of the movies you own



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