Smart Tech Today 29

Wink has announced a new subscription fee for continued use of its smart home hub, a new study says 44 million US adults borrow streaming accounts, and Matthew and Mikah recount their respective AirPods Pro replacement processes.
On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:

• SMART GEAR
• Smart home platform Wink will require a monthly subscription starting next week | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2LiQLsR
• TP-Link adds Siri Shortcuts integration for Kasa line of smart accessories | iMore: https://bit.ly/2Z0hse5
• Ring's new entry-level doorbell offers 1080p video and custom motion zones | Engadget: https://engt.co/2YUrtJq
• The NFC specification is adding a new wireless charging standard | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2SWGB5p
• GOOGLE
• Google Home now prompts you to link streaming services | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3bn1SM6
• Google starts enforcing email-based 2FA on Nest accounts | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2AeEYtb
• Have I been pwned?: https://bit.ly/2AcvbUu
• Mount Sinai deploys Google Nest cameras for COVID-19 patient monitoring and communication | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/2xXNsEu
• Google brings all of its messaging and communication apps under a single team to be led by Javier Soltero, who is VP and GM of G Suite | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3brZC66
• MODERN MEDIA
• 44 million US adults now use ‘borrowed’ accounts to access streaming services | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3dtxAIW
• Spotify’s newest feature lets multiple people control a listening session | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xTnDW5
• Spotify CEO Expects Apple to Further Open Up After Complaint | Bloomberg: https://bloom.bg/2SVH8Vc
• Tinder starts testing live in-app trivia | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2yO5Fob
• PROJECTS
• Matthew & Mikah replace their faulty AirPods Pro.
• Apple Updates AirPods Pro Firmware to Version 2D15 | MacRumors: https://bit.ly/3fF4l80
• PICKS OF THE WEEK
• Matthew: iPadOS and pointer support with Craig Federighi | AppStories: https://bit.ly/2WJIWBK
• Mikah: LightDims | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WnbGkV
• Learn more about the Suprachiasmatic Nuclei via Mikah's old podcast Lucid: https://bit.ly/2zwo09i

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