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Amazon has begun to roll out a new, smarter "Conversation Mode" to Echo Show 10 devices that helps Alexa take visual and audio cues from nearby users. The company has also introduced four new smart switches that work with Alexa. Instagram has a new bug-reporting feature called "Rage Shake" that lets you shake your phone to report a bug.

Amazon starts rolling out Alexa's Conversation Mode on Echo Show 10
Some Echo speakers can now detect people
What should you eat? Thanks to this Amazon employee, Alexa can help
Amazon has four new smart switches
Zipline starts first commercial US drone deliveries with Walmart partnership in Arkansas
Starbucks Has Launched a Cafe in NYC That Uses Amazon's Cashierless Payment System
FCC votes to let people text '988' to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting in July
Instagram Has Announced a New Feature Called 'Rage Shake'
Ring doorbells will be able to greet people with holiday cheer
Upcoming smart home products wirelessly charge without cable or pad


Picks of the week

Dan: Level Bolt
Mikah: Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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Google releases an update for its Nest Hub that adds more sleep tracking metrics, Flo Ion reviews the new Lenovo Smart Clock, and Ikea makes some sound-dampening curtains to block out noise from your roommates and pets.

Google's Nest Hub gets more sleep tracking features
Author Clock' Tells Time Using Book Quotes That Mention the Time of Day
Stack Overflow's Copy / Paste Keyboard Is No Joke
I Love This Smart Alarm Clock
Ikea Made Sound-Absorbing Curtains to Broker Peace Between Noisy Roommates
The Playdate Handheld Console Is Delayed Until 2022
Steam Deck Launch Delayed as Valve Succumbs to the Chip Crunch
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Spaces try to make it easier to get apps ready for augmented reality
Qualcomm's new AR 'Smart Viewer' lets you pin virtual screens to your walls
Lenovo ThinkReality A3 based on Qualcomm's reference design
Controller for HomeKit adds new maintenance features for HomeKit troubleshooting
Review: Apple's polishing cloth is the new gold standard for device cleaning
Netatmo announces HomeKit compatible CO detector
Amazon launches a $70 air quality monitor for Alexa
Tempo's New Smart Home Gym Is Actually Affordable
Peloton Made a Camera That'll Guide You While You Lift Weights
Fitbit's new feature might tell you not to go to the gym after all
Withings reveals a new hybrid ScanWatch with medical tracking, 30-day battery
All I want from my smartwatch is to give me a break


Picks of the week

Matthew: AirPods Beanies
Mikah: Lovebox

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Facebook's AI research team is improving upon technologies that let robots "feel," GM's Cruise embarks on its first completely driverless ride in San Francisco, and GE releases a "Turkey Mode" software update for its smart cooking appliances.

Microsoft's Mesh for Teams brings mixed reality to work
Facebook is enabling a new generation of touchy-feely robots
Miso Robotics made its Flippy kitchen robot faster and even more autonomous
University of Adelaide built a robot spider to scan Australia's Naracoorte Caves
Leak suggests a Sonos Voice Assistant launch is imminent
Cruise launches driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco
Apple Wants iPhones to Detect Car Crashes, Auto-Dial 911
Cooperative Perception' Could Help Autonomous Vehicles See Pedestrians Around Corners
Arlo's latest LTE camera is cheaper and captures 1080p footage
Traeger now ships full barbecue meals for you to cook on its smart grills
Gobble, gobble: GE Appliances wants you to trust its smart oven to cook the perfect turkey


Picks of the week

Jason: Google One users in 4 countries can get a free 2nd-gen Nest Hub by upgrading to 2TB annual plan
Mikah: LED Strip Light Connector Kit

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell

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Delving into the Facebook Connect event and the announcement of Facebook's new name, detailing Wyze's new smart home products, and more.

Facebook just revealed its new name: Meta
Meta (Facebook) is retiring the Oculus brand
Facebook says it doesn't want to own the metaverse, just jumpstart it
Facebook teases 'Project Cambria' high-end VR / AR headset
Active Pack accessories prepare your Oculus Quest 2 for sweaty VR workouts
Facebook is adding a mixed reality platform to Oculus Quest
Slack and Dropbox are coming to Oculus Quest
Wyze announces several new products in honor of its 4th birthday
Tesla's Sentry Mode now offers drivers a live view of their car
Mercedes-Benz cars are getting Dolby Atmos in 2022
Mercedes' electric delivery van concept cleans the surrounding air
Get Your Own Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Canon's PowerShot PX Looks Like a Security Camera but Captures Precious Moments Instead of Crooks
Raspberry Pi packs more power into its $15 Zero 2 W board
McDonald's will sell McD Tech Labs to IBM
Android 12 is so last week: Meet Android 12L, now in developer preview
Picks of the week

Matthew: Ember mug
Mikah: The Spice House spices, blends, and extracts

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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Dan Moren's New Smart Home Setup, Wyze Video Doorbell Pro, and More

Wyze's new Video Doorbell Pro costs $65 and promises six months of battery life
Google Is Getting Everyone Ready for the Future of Smart Home Gadgets
Ikea's Bluetooth speaker with Spotify Tap is also a lamp
Apple's HomePod Mini gets three new color options
Roku Is Losing YouTube As War With Google Rages On
You Can Now Buy a Couch Stuffed With Surround Sound Speakers So They Remain Out of Sight
The $499 HTC Vive Flow is VR for people who don't like VR
Anker announces Soundcore's first audio glasses, priced at $200
Razer's smart RGB face mask is now available for $100
Your iPhone Has Secret Codes
Raspberry Pi announces first-ever price increase due to component shortages


Dan's Smart Home:

Lutron Caséta
Philips Hue Bulbs
HomeKit Scenes
Logitech Harmony Remote
Sonos
HomePod mini


Picks of the week

Dan: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600
Mikah: Beautyrest Sleeptracker Monitor

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Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Bigger Screen, Same Short Battery Life
Apple Studying Potential of AirPods as Health Devic
Apple extends repair program for crackling AirPods Pro buds for one more year
Dude, where's my car? AirTag responsible for tracking down stolen Subaru
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin finally gets AirPlay 2 in 4th-gen
TP-Link HomeKit smart plug finally on sale, some two years late
Google Photos widget getting a Material You shapes upgrade
Google Photos 'Memories' coming to Nest Hub 'Your day' tab
Google AR Brings Endangered Swedish Animals Into Your Living Room
Waze is rolling out a new 'Drive with Headspace' experience to make commutes less stressful
You Can Now Tune Your Guitar In Google Search
Google TV adds user profiles to Chromecast streamer and smart TVs
You can now directly ask Google Assistant for the UV Index
Samsung's browser is now available for its Wear OS smartwatches
Google's plans for Fuchsia OS teased in job listings
Dead-End SF Street Plagued With Confused Waymo Cars Trying To Turn Around 'Every 5 Minutes'
You can now sign up to buy Spotify's Car Thing, but you probably shouldn't
Ghost Robotics strapped a gun to its robot dog
Arlo Security Cameras Require Subscription for Customer Service
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Nanoleaf Lines - Nanoleaf Blog
Tile's New Trackers Are a Whole Lot Like AirTags
Smart Sticky Note Printer | Works with Alexa


Picks of the week

Matthew: Shortcuts: Apple Frames
Mikah: Wyze Cam Spotlight Kit

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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