Smart Tech Today 40: Hey Cortana, Goodbye! ?

On this episode of Smart Tech Today, Mikah and I talked about industry news as well as headlines around Microsoft, Google, and Amazon – and Mikah’s excellent tech for tracking health data.

Plus, we’re at episode 40! Thank you very much for listening. ?

Industry news

• CES 2021 in-person show canceled, will be held online | Android Police
• Belkin has a new WeMo plug | Macrumors
• Mellow made its ‘smart’ sous vide machine dumb unless you pay a monthly fee | The Verge

Microsoft

• Microsoft is shutting down Cortana on multiple devices, including iOS and Android | The Verge
• Microsoft’s new Family Safety app offers parental controls across phones, PCs and Xbox | TechCrunch

Google

• Google Smart Display Games Go Live | Forbes
• Google AR animals now include 23 beetles, butterflies, cicadas, and other insects | Android Police
• YouTube is doing away with community-driven captions and translations | Android Police

Amazon

• Amazon doesn’t sell Echo speakers at a loss, says Bezos — unless they’re on sale | The Verge
• Amazon bought Ring for market position, not technology, emails suggest | The Verge

Mikah’s Automated Health Tracking

• DEPSTECH Otoscope | Amazon
• Zacurate Pulse Oximeter | Amazon
• Timeskey NFC tags | Amazon

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