On this episode of Smart Tech Today, Mikah and I talked about the original Apple Watch designs, lots of Google updates, the latest in virtual hangouts, and my shortcut to change the color of my lights based on my current calendar event:
Smart tech updates
- First Apple Watch concept drawing reveals the brilliance of original designs | Cult of Mac
- Ring app adds support for iOS’s Critical Alerts feature | TechHive
Google news
- Hey Google’ set-up updated to boost Voice Match accuracy | 9to5Google
- ‘Hey Google’ sensitivity setting now official, gradually rolling out | 9to5Google
- Google debuts AI in Google Translate that addresses gender bias | VentureBeat
- Google Pixel Buds review
Streaming media
- Samsung smart TVs have workout apps now, plus other TV deals for this weekend | Mashable
- Starting Today, Samsung Brings Apple Music to its Smart TVs | Samsung
- Students “pass pencil” in virtual class | Reddit
- You can now use Apple Music on the web | SFGate
- Sonos launches its own streaming radio service | The Verge
The future of gaming
- Nintendo Switch system update adds button remapping, SD card transfers | Polygon
- Netflix adds a ‘screen lock’ feature to prevent accidental pauses | The Verge
- Facebook takes on Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer with dedicated game streaming app | TechSpot
- Mobile Games Hotspot
- Fortnite and Travis Scott Present
Changing the color of my lights with… Fantastical?
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