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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Show Notes
- What do you guys hear? - Reddit
- Yanny or Laurel? The science behind the audio version of The Dress
- Apple Plans to Sell Video Subscriptions Through TV App
- A new Wi-Fi standard could let different mesh routers work together
- Blanket your house in Wi-Fi for $100
- Tenda Nova MW6(2-pack) Whole Home Mesh WiFi System Coverage up to 4,000 sq. ft, 2-4 bedrooms, Plug and Play, Works with Alexa,Parental Controls,2 Gigabit Ports/Unit
- Smart home automation is now one of Yelp’s fastest-growing categories
- DirecTV Now Rolls Out Massive Update - Including Free DVR Support
- Microsoft working on own Cortana smart speaker, to rival Amazon, Google and Apple
- Xiaomi announces Google Assistant support for smart home devices ahead of US launch
- Ring is promising to do better, and urges folks not to share login details
- Amazon Introduces Smart-Home ‘Experience Centers’
- Onkyo’s receivers will work with Sonos, thanks to upcoming June firmware update
- TiVo Exiting the Box-Making Business
- France’s Canal+ now offering Apple TV as a cable box replacement
- Puls is Building a Repair Technician Workforce, Uber-Style