Episode 204 - The 'S' in 'IoT' Stands for 'Security'

On this week's episode of HomeTech:

• Siri's journey has never been a smooth one.
• Alexa might be getting a little less wordy.
• Nest launches a remote temp sensor.
• Is Spotify inching closer to the smart-speaker game?
• A new and improved Rachio.
• IBM's Watson takes aim at the smart home.
• More proof, if you needed it, that changing your passwords is a good thing.
• And more...

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Show Notes

• Sneaky Pete - Season 1 | Amazon
• Sneaky Pete - Season 2 | Amazon
• The Polka King | Netflix Official Site
• Bernie | Netflix
• Amazon appears to be testing a new 'Brief Mode' which reduces Alexa's superfluous verbal responses
• Nest launches $39 temperature sensor and is now shipping video doorbell and smart lock
• Spotify tests native voice search, groundwork for smart speakers
• This internet-connected sprinkler system now has faster Wi-Fi
• Look out, Alexa and Google Assistant - Watson Assistant is coming for you
• Off-the-shelf smart home devices are a lot less safe than you think, report says
• Report: Siri team didn't learn about HomePod until 2015, after Amazon Echo debuted
• Pic of the Week: Finally rack-mounted my A/V and home automation devices. • r/homeautomation