STT 94: Now Alexa Can Shout - Alexa's adaptive volume, Philips Hue's Spotify sync, HOOBS 4

09/02/21 • 80 min

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

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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

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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/94

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Amazon Luna, Microsoft xCloud, Tamagotchi, Sonos Antitrust

Sonos urges regulation of big tech, criticizes Apple's plans to open Siri to third-parties using HomePod
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is now open to all Prime members
Xbox One will be able to play Xbox Series X games via xCloud, says Microsoft
Xbox now supports speech-to-text and text-to-speech accessibility features
IKEA introduces new SYMFONISK picture frame WiFi speaker
7 new security features Apple quietly announced at WWDC
Beats studio buds review: big ambition, imperfect execution
How to use Live Text on iPhone and iPad
iOS 15: How to Get Notified If You Leave an AirTag or Apple Device Behind
New airport screening tech: Shoes on!
Honda's accessible navigation device goes right in your shoe
Clever Crystal Ball Dock Magnifies Your Apple Watch's Screen for a Better Bedside Alarm Clock
New Tamagotchi Is A Wearable Smart Device
This Commodore 64-themed smartwatch lets you code with a flick of the wrist
You can now rent the kid-friendly Moxie robot for $149 a month
Amazon 'Prime Day' 2021 Preview: Best Echo, Echo Dot, Fire HD, Kindle, TV Deals
Level's new smart door lock is a little simpler and a little less expensive
Wyze Lock Google Home integration is now rolling out
Never overcook a steak again with this Bluetooth meat thermometer

Picks of the week

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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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