Aug 3rd 2020
Smart Tech Today 40
Hey Cortana, Goodbye!
Hosted by
Mikah Sargent,
Matthew Cassinelli
CES 2021 online, Cortana's future, Google's AR insects
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
It's official: CES 2021 will be an online-only event. Microsoft has decided to end Cortana support on iOS, Android, and more, as the company turns Cortana into a productivity-focused assistant. Google's AR Core insects offer an up-close look at 23 different beetles, cicadas, butterflies, and more.
- INDUSTRY NEWS
- CES 2021 in-person show canceled, will be held online | Android Police: https://bit.ly/3k99BTu
- Belkin has a new WeMo plug | Macrumors: https://bit.ly/2Dgju13
- Mellow made its ‘smart’ sous vide machine dumb unless you pay a monthly fee | The Verge: https://bit.ly/30nIU5u
- MICROSOFT
- Microsoft is shutting down Cortana on multiple devices, including iOS and Android | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2XoEsBI
- Microsoft’s new Family Safety app offers parental controls across phones, PCs and Xbox | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3gqFbtF
- Google Smart Display Games Go Live | Forbes: https://bit.ly/30nItIs
- Google AR animals now include 23 beetles, butterflies, cicadas, and other insects | Android Police: https://bit.ly/3k8RFZ5
- YouTube is doing away with community-driven captions and translations | Android Police: https://bit.ly/2Pm9QfM
- AMAZON
- Amazon doesn’t sell Echo speakers at a loss, says Bezos — unless they’re on sale | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3frg608
- Amazon bought Ring for market position, not technology, emails suggest | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2DhORIr
- AUTOMATED HEALTH TRACKING
- DEPSTECH Otoscope | Amazon: https://amzn.to/31gxXlx
- Zacurate Pulse Oximeter | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3i5anPz
- Timeskey NFC tags | Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gqUaUd
- PICKS OF THE WEEK
- Mikah: iProven Digital Ear and Temporal Thermometer | Amazon: https://amzn.to/2BT5xFw
- Matthew: GTA V | Microsoft Xbox: https://bit.ly/3k64gfD
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