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Google 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 Paperwhite For Kids
Amazon announces new Kindle Paperwhite lineup with 6.8-inch screens, USB-C
Amazon to unveil the latest Echo, Ring devices on Sept. 28
Now Available: Proactively Notify Your Customers via Alexa About Your Smart Home Device Status Announcements
Smart Sticky Note Printer
Home Assistant now comes in a ready-to-use box
Ikea's $40 Sjomarke Wireless Charger Can Sticks Under Desks
All the new HomeKit and HomePod features in iOS 15
Here are all the new things coming to Apple's HomeKit next week
Everything Siri can do on-device in iOS 15
How to Use Siri to Share Whatever Is on Your iPhone Screen in iOS 15
How to Use Dynamic Head Tracking on AirPods Pro — or Turn It Off
Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos return to HomePod in 15.1 beta


Picks of the week

Matthew: iPad mini
Mikah: iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe - Sequoia Green

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Lutron 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's outrageous direct-view LED TV tops out at 325 inches, $1.7 million
T-Mobile is rolling out a new '5G UC' icon for iPhones to tell when you have real 5G
Polaroid's new Now+ camera links to app with more creative capabilities
Sonos' second-gen Beam soundbar supports Dolby Atmos


Picks of the week

Dan: Kobo Libra H20
Mikah: reMarkable 2

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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Ray-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 surround sound
Logitech's Logi Dock is an all-in-one conferencing and USB-C dock solution
Microsoft Teams is getting more hybrid work improvements and Apple CarPlay support
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with AirPlay 2 & Dolby Atmos now available
Control Meross' affordable new Wi-Fi air purifier with HomeKit
How I saved money on HomeKit smart bulbs with Philips Wiz and a Raspberry Pi
Aqara Hub M2 review: An affordable way to add HomeKit sensors to your home
Thinka launches the first certified HomeKit controller for Z-Wave
The Rayz Rally Pro is the first "Designed for Google Meet" device
Google Home adds 'Air Quality' setting for Nest Hub AQI
Google investigating Lenovo smart display software issues
Google Photos Expands Print Service with More Sizes, Unlimited Volumes
Google Assistant rolling out a new trigger that starts routines when dismissing an alarm


Picks of the week

Matthew: TOLOCO Massage Gun
Mikah: Awair Element

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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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


Picks of the week

Matthew: Weather on the Way: Road Trip
Mikah: Mack's Foam Earplugs

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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AirTags 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 automatically sync VR photos and video clips to your phone
Google Nest Doorbell (2021) Review: Cheaper, but Not Better
Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) Review: Smart And Chunky
Google Shuts Down Android Auto Smartphone App
Google Health division dissolved as the company restructures
Fitbit adds ECG and stress-level scanning to its Charge fitness tracker
Fitbit Luxe review: Not as luxurious as the name suggests
Offline playback on Spotify's Wear OS app is rolling out now
YouTube Music Wear OS app finally released
A tour of Jason's smart home
The usefulness of Family Bell on Google Assistant
Kanye West's Donda Stem player
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Hosts: Matthew Cassinelli and Jason Howell

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Galaxy 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 Horizon Workrooms
SmartThings embraces the edge and DIYers
Eve Aqua automates outdoor watering with HomeKit integration
Can I use Siri to control non-HomeKit devices?
Can I use Alexa to control HomeKit devices?
Meross MSG100HK Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Cheap HomeKit smarts for your garage door
How Long Does It Take To Charge An Apple Watch Battery?
Apple Fitness+ expanded with new 'Time to Walk' workout
Elago adds 3 multi-device chargers to MagSafe lineup
Apple's been playing it too MagSafe
McClockface' app offers the best clock widgets for your iPhone and iPad


Picks of the week

Matthew: Vestaboard

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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