Episode 347 - Roku's New Kit

This week on HomeTech: It's officially over for Harmony, or is it? Samsung switches to OLED, Sony goes to Netflix, and Roku launches 3 new products and a whole new OS packed with new features... All this and of course, the pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Logitech Officially Discontinues Harmony
  • Rumors claim Samsung will make OLED TVs with LG panels next year | Engadget
  • Netflix will get exclusive streaming rights to future Sony films | Engadget
  • Roku announces Express 4K Plus streaming player and rechargeable Voice Remote Pro
  • Apple gets its own button on Roku’s latest remotes
  • Roku OS 10 adds instant resume for streaming apps, brings AirPlay 2 to more devices
• Pick of the Week
  • UniFi® Design Center

Episode 346 - Apple Motion+

This week on Hometech: Rumors about a new AppleTV on the horizon, T-Mobile launches their 5G internet network for the home, and IKEA and Sonos are up to something again... All this and of course, the pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • tvOS 14.5 beta code suggests 120Hz support coming to a new Apple TV model - 9to5Mac
  • T-Mobile's wireless home internet service launches today | Engadget
  • Ring brings its radar-scanning tech to a floodlight camera | Engadget
  • Sonos and IKEA are developing new Symfonisk speakers that hide in plain sight | Engadget
  • Ikea is working with Sonos on a hidden speaker built into art you hang on the wall
  • ADT Faces Class Action Lawsuit Related to Spying Technician - CEPRO
• Pick of the Week
  • EF4 Tornado Newnan GA 03-26-21 Actual Footage

Episode 345 - RIP Harmony

This week on Hometech: A quick recap of the week's news and a conversation about the death of the Logitech Harmony remote – even if Logitech doesn't want to admit it. It seems everyone in retail, distribution, and within Logitech knows the product line has been discontinued... so where's the announcement? All this and of course the pick of the week.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Whistleblower claims Ubiquiti Networks data breach was ‘catastrophic’ | ZDNet
  • T-Mobile is killing its own TV streaming service in favor of YouTube TV | Engadget
  • Josh.ai Celebrates 6 Years with Limited Edition Cobalt Blue Josh Micro
  • Discussion: Is Harmony Discontinued?
    • Evidence: Letter from Distributor
    • Evidence: Confirmation from Logitech Rep for other product lines
    • Evidence: Harmony remotes are fading in relevance as streaming takes over, says Logitech CEO
    • Evidence: Logitech Discontinues Harmony Remotes? | AV Gadgets
• Pick of the Week
  • GluePen Cordless Hot Glue Gun | Bosch DIY
  • Gluey - Cordless Hot Glue Pen Set (with 20 Glue Sticks) Lagoon Blue for Bosch
  • Ryobi P305 One+ 18V Lithium Ion Cordless Hot Glue Gun

Episode 344 - Watching PXLVISION with Jack MacDougall and Larry Pace

This week on Hometech: A quick recap of the week's news and a fast pick of the week. We also sit down with Jack MacDougall, CEO of Pixelgen, and Larry Pace, President of DarbeeVision, to talk about PXLVISION and how this new product aims to improve the picture on your TV.

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Regal Cinemas strikes Warner Bros. deal to show 2021 movies alongside HBO Max | Engadget
  • LG's 2021 OLED TV lineup starts at $1,299 | Engadget
  • Sonos now has a 24-bit music streaming option | Engadget
  • HomePod Mini Features Dormant Temperature and Humidity Sensor That Could Be Activated in a Future Software Update
  • Apple Developing New 'HomePod' Models With Screens and Cameras
• Interview
  • PXLVISION - Pixelgen Design
• Pick of the Week
  • R650 | RUCKUS R650 Indoor Access Point | CommScope

Episode 343 - Goodbye, Siri in a Can

This week on HomeTech: The Original Apple Homepod is discontinued, Sonos audio in autos, Google wants to watch you sleep, and of course, the Pick of the Week...

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Show Notes

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Original HomePod Discontinued – 512 Pixels
  • Apple researching modular light switches to expand HomeKit | AppleInsider
  • Sonos partners with Audi to bring its audio tech to cars
  • Google's latest Nest Hub smart display detects motion to track your sleep | Engadget
  • With a new Nest Hub, Google wants an invite into your bedroom - Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis
• Pick of the Week
  • Zoom Escaper lets you sabotage your own meetings with audio problems, crying babies, and more