Episode 210 May 11, 2018
Google IO 2018
with Jason Griffing, Seth Johnson
On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us as we dissect Google IO 2018. In a very strong showing for the company, this year's conference featured numerous announcements that home tech enthusiasts everywhere should be excited about.
Show Notes
That, plus...
- Netgear releases a nice addition to their Orbi lineup
- Ring's new neighborhood safety app
- Proof from Hisense that feature-rich 4K TVs are now a commodity
- More intriguing clues about Sonos' new soundbar
- Alexa and Cortana join forces
- Facebook sets its sights on an overseas smart speaker launch
- Control4 makes a big bet on local showrooms
- Beer kegs get smart
- And more...
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- Netgear put a cable modem in latest Orbi wifi router
- Ring launches the Neighbors app to keep your community safer
- Hisense’s latest 4K UHD Roku TV models are big on features, small on price
- Awesome picture for the price, and Roku TV seals the deal
- Sonos plans home theater event for June 6th
- JBL's next soundbar doubles as an Android TV box
- Alexa and Cortana finally team up in limited beta
- Facebook’s smart speakers will launch overseas before they hit the U.S.
- Control your SimpliSafe home security system with Amazon Alexa voice commands
- 140 Control4 ‘Certified’ Smart-Home Showrooms Spring up Overnight
- Control4 Q1 Revenues Up 18%; More Acquisitions to Come
- Beer kegs latest to join the smart device party with the Kegtron
- The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2018
- All the new features coming to Google Assistant, including manners
- Google Assistant grows hookup list to over 5K smart home devices, appliances
- Pic of the Week