Smart Tech Today 48

Matthew and Mikah talk about new watches from Garmin, Fitbit, Withings, and Xiaomi. Matthew listens to Mikah complain about Keurig and its new WiFi-enabled coffee maker. The two discuss Google's latest hardware event.

• SMARTWATCHES
• Garmin Takes Aim At Apple With A Sleek Health-Focused GPS Smartwatch | Hiconsumption: https://bit.ly/34oZVNH
• The Withings ScanWatch knows when you’re sleeping and when you’re awake, but not why | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2HZ4HKe
• The Fitbit Sense is a classic case of trying too hard to beat Apple | Macworld: https://bit.ly/3nhbm2u
• Fitbit Sense review | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3nv787E
• Fitbit OS 5.0 brings UI and navigation updates to Sense | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3njRBHs
• Xiaomi says its new smartwatch only needs to charge twice a month | Engadget: https://engt.co/2Gs26bf
• Just Buy a Dang Smartwatch | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/30BUZDR

 

• SMART TECH
• LiftMaster's smart garage opener would ruin Ferris Bueller's day off | CNET: https://cnet.co/30zVChn
• When coffee makers are demanding a ransom, you know IoT is screwed | Ars Technica: https://bit.ly/2HWizEV
• Keurig Courts Coffee Geeks With a Wi-Fi-Enabled Smart Brewer | Bloomberg: https://bloom.bg/3jFglbe
• Roku moves further beyond hardware with its new mobile app | Protocol: https://bit.ly/3lkLwJf
• Roku introduces a new Ultra player, a 2-in-1 ‘Streambar,’ and a new OS with support for AirPlay 2 | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3lhdNQI

 

• GOOGLE'S HARDWARE EVENT
• Google introduces new phones, Google TV, smart speaker, and Chromecast | USA Today: https://bit.ly/33CIQAN
• Google's 'hold for me' feature makes the digital assistant wait on your calls | Mashable: https://bit.ly/3lg1rbx
• Nest Audio review | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3lcStvR
• Nest Audio: Google's newest smart speaker is replacing the original Google Home | CNET: https://cnet.co/3lf42Cx
• Google Nest Audio review: the sweet spot | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2F7xgUK
• Android TV will be replaced by Google TV | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2GCuK9h
• Big Tech Finally Figured Out That Phones Aren't the Best Devices for Streaming | Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/3d1BtFN

 

• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Matthew: Deliveries | The App Store: https://apple.co/3lua4jI
• Mikah: 14 oz. Ember Mug 2.0 | Ember: https://ember.com/products/ember-mug-2

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