Smart Tech Today 27

"Hey Google" and Google Voice Match are getting an update to improve voice recognition, the second iteration of Google's Pixel Buds are here and reviews are positive, and Netflix is testing a screen lock for smaller devices to keep you from tapping and obscuring the screen with controls.

On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli:
--SMART TECH--

• First Apple Watch concept drawing reveals the brilliance of original designs | Cult of Mac: https://bit.ly/2zBzQza
• Ring app adds support for iOS’s Critical Alerts feature | TechHive: https://bit.ly/3aKmayK

--GOOGLE--

• Hey Google' set-up updated to boost Voice Match accuracy | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/2Yn6vD5
• ‘Hey Google’ sensitivity setting now official, gradually rolling out | 9to5Google: https://bit.ly/3bEN9gi
• Google debuts AI in Google Translate that addresses gender bias | VentureBeat: https://bit.ly/2yJZPUB
• Google Pixel Buds review: second time’s the charm | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2yTKNeT
• Samsung smart TVs have workout apps now, plus other TV deals for this weekend | Mashable: https://bit.ly/3eWdZCK
• Starting Today, Samsung Brings Apple Music to its Smart TVs | Samsung: https://bit.ly/2KF1Kwq

--MEDIA--

• Students "pass pencil" in virtual class | Reddit: https://bit.ly/2VJhF3d
• You can now use Apple Music on the web | SFGate: https://bit.ly/3bENjnU
• Nintendo Switch system update adds button remapping, SD card transfers | Polygon: https://bit.ly/2YdbeXI
• Sonos launches its own streaming radio service | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3eZyZZ6
• Netflix adds a ‘screen lock’ feature to prevent accidental pauses | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3bIRzmz

--MISC.--

• Facebook takes on Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer with dedicated game streaming app | TechSpot: https://bit.ly/3cQ01Av
• Mobile Games Hotspot: 'Fortnite' Finally Lands on Google Play Store After Months-Long Standoff | The Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/35hpT5F
• Fortnite and Travis Scott Present: Astronomical | Epic Games: https://bit.ly/2VWYW2M

--PROJECTS--

• Using Fantastical coloring to change Philips Hue lighting:
•  Fantastical update | Flexibits: https://bit.ly/35cSzNd
•  IFTTT | https://ifttt.com

--PICKS OF THE WEEK--

• Matthew: Magic Keyboard for iPad (12.9-inch) | Apple: https://apple.co/3cw5f4f
• Mikah: Magic Keyboard for iPad (11-inch) | Apple: https://apple.co/3cw5f4f

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Links

• Passing a pencil!