Jul 13th 2020
Smart Tech Today 37
Seriously: Wink Officially Requires Subscription
Hosted by
Mikah Sargent,
Matthew Cassinelli
"Hey Google" event, Siri app suggestions, Wink Hub subscription
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Wink says it's really, truly, seriously going to start charging a subscription fee now; Siri Suggestions work wonders for app selection in iOS 14; Google's "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit provided a road map for the Google smart home.
SMART HOME
- 27 WFH Products People Are Swearing By In Quarantine | BuzzFeed: https://bzfd.it/3j0Q5Ig
- The Smart-Home Devices Our Expert Actually Uses at Home | The Wirecutter: https://nyti.ms/2ZpUHjr
- Home automation firm Wink to enforce subscription program on July 27 | Appleinsider: https://bit.ly/30bum7K
APPLE
- Siri Suggestions might just be iOS 14's greatest widget | iMore: https://bit.ly/3fuokWc
- Alexa iPhone app can operate hands-free – with help from Siri | 9to5Mac: https://bit.ly/2CA2mCx
- Google Plus is officially gone after its mobile apps are rebranded as Google Currents | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2Omm0EX
- Google Store's 'something special' is 'Daily Special' deals | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2ZoS3Kz
PICKS OF THE WEEK
- Scosche BaseLynx Modular Charging Station | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ATyqAW
- Mmhmm: https://www.mmhmm.app
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