Episode 562 February 13, 2026
Goodbye HomeKit, Hello OpenClaw
with Gavin Campbell, TJ Huddleston, Seth Johnson
On this week's show: Ring’s Super Bowl ad creeps everyone out with AI dog-finding (and maybe people-tracking) technology, TI drops $7.5 billion on Silicon Labs in a bold smart home chip move, Apple kills the old HomeKit just in time for Valentine's 2026, and SwitchBot dreams big with AI agents and RTSP cameras in a mystery lunchbox-shaped hub. Plus: a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
Show Notes
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- Ring Super Bowl commercial: Why 2026 ad is receiving backlash from fans over creepy concept - Yahoo News
- Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance - The Verge
- HomeTech Headlines
- Pick of the Week: I built a theater in a toilet. - Youtube
- Solar Sheds, Smart Gardens, and a Reality Check from CES 2026 with TJ Huddleston – HGG670
- Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller (12-Zone) – Easy DIY Install, Apple HomeKit, Ethernet & Wi-Fi, Manual Buttons, Weather-Based Scheduling
- Flair hvacOS Solutions | Optimize Temperature, Comfort, and Airflow