On this episode of Smart Tech Today, Mikah and I talked about Apple’s response to coronavirus, which streaming services are free during lockdown, how to get smart home gear that’s affordable, and a Zoom wedding:
Apple
- Apple updates COVID–19 screening app with updated symptoms, mask tips | Apple Insider
- Ugmonk masks | Ugmonk
- MacStories iOS settings URLs | MacStories
- Apple Support app updated with dark mode and a new UI | The Verge
- AirPods Pro noise cancelation issue | Twitter
- An article in the European Heart Journal argues that in addition to atrial fibrillation, Apple Watch’s ECG function may also detect myocardial ischemia | 9to5Mac
Streaming
- Google Meet video conferencing is now free for anybody | The Verge
- Roland Go:LiveCast review
- Amazon Just Made All of Its Food Network Content Free on Their Devices | Apartment Therapy
- Food Network Kitchen | Amazon
Smart Home
- Smart home automation for outdoor lights on a budget | 9to5Toys
- Automatic to shut down and end support for its car diagnostics dongle | Engadget
- Blink Mini review
- Level Lock is an ‘invisible’ HomeKit lock with Apple in its DNA | Cult of Mac
- Starling Home Hub releases 6.0 firmware to continue expanding Nest HomeKit support | 9to5Mac
Projects
- Matthew went to a Zoom wedding
- TWiT After Hours “Shelter in Kitchen”
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