STT 108: Matter Sets Sights on Universal Casting - Opal C1 webcam, Intel is bearish about the Metaverse, Matter

12/16/21 • 80 min

The upcoming universal language for smart home devices, Matter, has revealed a TV spec that will theoretically allow for universal media casting. The Opal C1 webcam aims to be a DSLR camera packed into a webcam frame. Intel thinks it's going to be awhile before the Metaverse really kicks off due to technological constraints it feels its chips can help surpass.

Matter could bring universal casting that actually works
Smart home company Eve plans to use Matter to move beyond Apple's HomeKit
Opal's C1 offers DSLR-rivaling video quality in a small form factor
Dell's wireless webcam prototype uses magnets to stick to a screen
Google Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage
MGM Resorts is letting job seekers try out roles using virtual reality as it looks to reduce employee churn
Intel Throws Cold Water on the Metaverse Happening Any Time Soon
Meta adds sign language interpreters for Portal video calls
LG's StanbyME is a wireless TV on wheels
Alexa's latest celebrity voice is Santa Claus himself
Enhanced Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub

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Matter could bring universal casting that actually works
Smart home company Eve plans to use Matter to move beyond Apple's HomeKit
Opal's C1 offers DSLR-rivaling video quality in a small form factor
Dell's wireless webcam prototype uses magnets to stick to a screen
Google Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage
MGM Resorts is letting job seekers try out roles using virtual reality as it looks to reduce employee churn
Intel Throws Cold Water on the Metaverse Happening Any Time Soon
Meta adds sign language interpreters for Portal video calls
LG's StanbyME is a wireless TV on wheels
Alexa's latest celebrity voice is Santa Claus himself
Enhanced Sleep Sensing in Nest Hub

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Matthew: Grovemade Wool Felt Desk Pad
Mikah: Eve Room (with Thread)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/108

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