STT 106: Google Pixel Watch? - Google's rumored smartwatch, Alexa warns of running water, autonomous 7-Eleven

12/02/21 • 86 min

Google is rumored to be working on its first smartwatch that will reportedly debut in 2022. Some of Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices will be able to listen for the sound of running water or appliances beeping in order to alert you or trigger a routine. 7-Eleven partners with Nuro for autonomous vehicle deliveries.

New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate the Holiday Shopping Shitshow
Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept
Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021
Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022
Google's 'Look to Speak' accessibility app now works in 17 more languages
Spotify Pulls Plug on Car View Feature, Offers Users No Alternative
Amazon Alexa can now respond to running water and bleeping appliances
Twinkly smart holiday lights gain HomeKit support via new firmware update
Honeywell Home's T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support, finally
7-Eleven and Nuro begin autonomous vehicle deliveries in California
Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
Microsoft Makes Breakthrough in the Quest to Use DNA as Data Storage
Twenty percent of Xbox Cloud Gaming players only use touch controls
Holiday IoT Ugly Sweater Workshop

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New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate the Holiday Shopping Shitshow
Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept
Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021
Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022
Google's 'Look to Speak' accessibility app now works in 17 more languages
Spotify Pulls Plug on Car View Feature, Offers Users No Alternative
Amazon Alexa can now respond to running water and bleeping appliances
Twinkly smart holiday lights gain HomeKit support via new firmware update
Honeywell Home's T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support, finally
7-Eleven and Nuro begin autonomous vehicle deliveries in California
Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US
Microsoft Makes Breakthrough in the Quest to Use DNA as Data Storage
Twenty percent of Xbox Cloud Gaming players only use touch controls
Holiday IoT Ugly Sweater Workshop

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Matthew: Mozy Stadium Blanket
Mikah: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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STT 105: Conversations With Amazon's Alexa - Conversation Mode, Amazon Smart Switches, Instagram 'Rage Shake'

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

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STT 107: DARPA Drone Charging - Alexa ruins the surprise, Meta opens Horizon Worlds, DARPA funds drone charging

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is happy to announce package updates, but that's a bit of an issue around the holidays. Meta (Facebook) has opened up Horizon Worlds to adults in the U.S. and Canada. DARPA is funding research from a company that makes a device to charge a swarm of drones.

Sonos plans to improve its mixed environmental track record
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Kobo's Elipsa and Sage e-readers are better for reading than writing
Meta opens up access to its VR social platform Horizon Worlds
DARPA Is Exploring Ways to Wirelessly Charge Drone Swarms
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A New Tesla Safety Concern: Drivers Can Play Video Games in Moving Cars
The Popular Family Safety App Life360 Is Selling Precise Location Data on Its Tens of Millions of Users
Apple and Hyatt begin rolling out hotel keys in Apple Wallet
Kuo: Apple AR Headset to Feature Advanced Hand Gesture Controls and Object Detection

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