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Humidifier 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 teens on YouTube
Android updates TalkBack screen reader with new voice commands, language options
Google Assistant lock screen commands add new cards
Android Auto update includes car games and a split-screen function
Spotify Free users can no longer cast audio to Google smart speakers, displays
Apple TV App Now Available on Google's Latest Chromecast Device


Picks of the week

Matthew: How To Get The "Siri" Voice Effect On TikTok
Mikah: Smart Sticky Note Printer

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Fitbit 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 Maps now lets you pay for parking and travel tickets inside the app
Android Auto gets useful Google Assistant shortcuts


Picks of the week

Matthew: SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher
Mikah: Dymo LM210D Desktop Kit Case

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Share 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 folders, backups, and a friendly design
Nanoleaf Essentials update adds HomeKit Adaptive Lighting and Color Scenes
Abode HomeKit security system app adds iOS widgets, Shortcuts support in the latest update


Matthew Cassinelli's Shortcuts Toolkits

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Picks of the week

Matthew: Frame.io Announces Camera to Cloud Workflows
Mikah: ZenHome LCD Writing Tablet

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Smart 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
Using Apple Watch Stand reminders to trigger automations
Multi-stop trip planning with Siri Shortcuts
Apple Watch face change automations
HomeKit Home Hub troubleshooting
Eve Flare multi-color cycling with automations


PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: HeimVision's Wake-Up light
Mikah: CalDigit TB4 Element Hub

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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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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On 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 Apple TV, AirPlay 2 built-in
LG's latest 4K laser projector supports AirPlay 2 for $2,999
Apple's First Headset to Be Niche Precursor to Eventual AR Glasses
WD 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra Network Attached Storage


PICKS OF THE WEEK
Matthew: Bird Buddy: A Smart Bird Feeder, How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy
Mikah: Bathtub overflow drain cover

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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