Smart Tech Today 41: Pavlov’s School Children ?

On episode 41 of Smart Tech Today, Mikah and I talked about the following:

The Google Assistant has added some new homeschooling features to its smart displays and speakers, including a school bell and random facts delivered throughout the day. Apple and UCLA are working together on a depression study. Mikah and Matthew answer and share a whole host of listener questions and feedback, respectively.

Stories of the week

Google

• Google Maps comes to Apple’s watchOS and CarPlay dashboard | TechCrunch
• Google is adding new homeschooling features to Assistant smart displays and speakers | The Verge
• Google resumes human review of Assistant audio ‘recordings’ | 9to5Google

Wearables

• UCLA Researchers Will Use Apple Gadgets in Study to Detect and Treat Depression | Gizmodo
• How a Smartwatch Helped Me Take Care of Myself Again | GQ

Smart Home

• Amazon’s Echo Flex is getting a new smart clock accessory | The Verge
• Bosch Smart Home update adds support for Apple’s HomeKit | iMore
• In a blow to Bixby, Siri co-founder Adam Cheyer departs Samsung | Venturebeat

Recommended Cameras for Zeke

• eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam Pan & Tilt | Amazon
• Logitech Circle 2 | Amazon

Picks of the Week

• Thwip for Apple Watch

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