On this week's episode of HomeTech:

In light of their pending IPO, Sonos decides to bury the hatchet with HEOS,,, and lay off 96 employees

Insurance companies are hot under the collar for the smart home

Comcast gets in the mesh WiFi game

Someone is kickstarting smart Tupperware (as if you needed it) 

A nifty new app to scan for BlueTooth signal strength 

Amazon is quietly taking over the subscription video sales business

Best Buy's new "Total Tech Support" offering might be perfect for your parents.

And much more...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Settling the all-important "Laurel vs Yanni" debate. Plus...

More hints emerge about Apple's video subscription plans

A new standard to make mesh WiFi systems play nice with each other. Will it work?

Yelp is for smart homes, not just for restaurants 

Several major updates from DirecTV Now

Rumors that Microsoft will build their own Cortana smart speaker

Xiaomi unveils Google Assistant support

Your ex might be watching your Ring doorbell feed

Amazon rolls out "experience centers" in Lennar model homes

TiVo exits the hardware business  

Puls wants to hang your next TV for dirt cheap

And more...

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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.

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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On this week's episode of HomeTech: After a rare week off, we catch up on a busy couple of weeks in smart home news. Dominated mostly by Amazon and Sonos, this week's stories include:

Apple kills off the Airport line

Sonos files for an IPO valuing the company at $3 billion

Sonos' newer speakers will support AirPlay2 (and Seth is still pissed)

The latest on Sonos rumored new soundbar

Amazon noses into the security installation business

Alexa gets a memory

Alexa will now teach your kids some manners

A huge talent departure for Alexa's smart home efforts

Honeywell revamps their security offerings

And much more...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Patrick Stuart of Hubitat for our first-ever installment of the "Startup Showcase". With a unique focus on removing cloud-dependence, and the inherent privacy and reliability issues that come with it, Hubitat is bringing a refreshingly "local" approach to making your home smarter. Smart home enthusiasts won't want to miss this one...

That, plus the latest home technology headlines including:

Comcast and Netflix offer a new bundle deal

Hulu's steep (limited time) discount on its HBO add-on

ESPN+ released for cord-cutting sports fans

Lutron acquires Ketra 

Google brings DIY to AI

Netflix Q1 report shows the company is red hot

Budget TV streaming app Philo making a name for itself

Amazon and Best Buy playing nicely

What supply chain reports say about HomePod sales

And more...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Jason's voice comes back from the dead. A defense of physical media from the HomeTech mailbag. A pic-of-the-week scandal revealed! Jason's TV purchase debate continues. Plus, the latest home technology headlines, including:

Spotify and Hulu team up with a new bundle

A beefed-up free tier is coming from Spotify

Amazon Key is going nationwide

.... and adding support for more smart locks

Sonos mulling an IPO

Amazon disrupts the red-hot intercom market

Drink a beer while a robot mows your lawn

SimpliSafe and August Smart Locks now work together

Cox gets into the Home Automation game

And more...

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projects project. Keith, who is blind as a result of retinitis pigmentosa, shares his unique perspective on the smart home. From the challenges he has faced to the ways that technology assists him with his day-to-day life, Keith's resourcefulness and ingenuity will serve as an inspiration to anyone with a passion for home technology.    

That, plus...

Facebook decides now is probably not the best time to release a connected speaker

Amazon expands Alexa's video API to control DVRs

Alexa routines can now launch music and podcasts

A new and compelling hardware offering from Tablo

A big AI hire for Apple

Google hints at plans for their own smart display device a la the Echo Show

Lutron and SnapAV partner up

Oppo exits the BluRay business

and more...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Several major TV manufacturers just released pricing and ship dates on their 2018 displays. As it happens, Jason is in the market for a new TV. Join as we break down the different offerings and discuss the pros and cons of the technology behind them. 

That plus...

August smart locks now work with HomePod

A slick new way to set up scenes from the team at JoshAI

We ring the hub bell in reverse for Leviton's new integration with Nest

Foxconn purchases Belkin for a load of cash 

A new universal search feature for Google Play

Apple's original content rumored to be launching in the spring of next year

Google Home can now play through other Bluetooth speakers

OneVision unveils a new live-streaming video app

And more...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech:

Siri's journey has never been a smooth one.

Alexa might be getting a little less wordy.

Nest launches a remote temp sensor.

Is Spotify inching closer to the smart-speaker game?

A new and improved Rachio.

IBM's Watson takes aim at the smart home.

More proof, if you needed it, that changing your passwords is a good thing.

And more...

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On this week's episode of HomeTech: Alexa acting like a creeper. Samsung's 2018 QLEDs put Bixby and SmartThings in the spotlight. An outdoor range for Philips Hue. A very, very good week for ecobee. The Apple-rumor-mill kicks into gear over a lower-priced HomePod. Some surprising follow-ups on last week's Mesh WiFi show. And much more...

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