Smart Tech Today 91

Automated lightsabers, A-L-E-X-A, soil sensors, SmartThings

• Oculus storage is going to double for the same price
• Google Assistant Family Bell coming to phones, get checklist
• Google adding Air Quality (AQI) info to Nest Hub in the US
• Google Tasks redesign adds tabs for quick list switching
• Google Maps will help you avoid crowded mass transit in way more cities
• HomePod market share in the US still lags in comparison to Amazon and Google
• HomeKit isn't quite ready to replace traditional security systems, but it's getting closer
• Spotify's iOS app won't get AirPlay 2 support anytime soon
• Lightwave Smart Series Light Switch review: The best HomeKit solution for UK users isn't perfect
• Meross launches slimmer Smart LED Desk Lamp with touch and HomeKit controls
• Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Review
• Vacationing with an Apple Watch wrist camera: Memory insurance
• Matthew's sunscreen Shortcut

Picks of the week

•  Matthew: 8Bitdo Media Remote for Xbox
•  Mikah: Nomad Goods: AirTag Accessories

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Links

• Matthew's sunscreen shortcut
• Oculus storage is going to double for same price
• Google Assistant Family Bell coming to phones, get checklist - 9to5Google
• Google adding Air Quality (AQI) info to Nest Hub in the US - 9to5Google
• Google Tasks redesign adds tabs for quick list switching - 9to5Google
• Google Maps will help you avoid crowded mass transit in way more cities - The Verge
• HomePod market share in the US still lags in comparison to Amazon and Google - 9to5Mac
• HomeKit isn't quite ready to replace traditional security systems, but it's getting closer | iMore
• I made ALL my blinds SMART!
• Spotify's iOS app won't get AirPlay 2 support anytime soon | Engadget
• Lightwave Smart Series Light Switch review: The best HomeKit solution for UK users isn't perfect | iMore
• Meross launches slimmer Smart LED Desk Lamp with touch and HomeKit controls | iMore
• Battery pack follow-up
• Vacationing with an Apple Watch wrist camera: Memory insurance - CNET
• Soil Sensor
• Eve Aqua (affiliate)
• Inside Samsung: Top level meetings drive ecosystem buildup
• Dan Guido story
• 8Bitdo Media Remote for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (Short Edition)- Xbox Series X (affiliate)
• The Xbox Series X Gets a Minimal Media Remote - Airows
• Nomad Goods AirTag line