Episode 210 - Google IO 2018

On this week's episode of HomeTech: Join us as we dissect Google IO 2018. In a very strong showing for the company, this year's conference featured numerous announcements that home tech enthusiasts everywhere should be excited about.

That, plus...

• Netgear releases a nice addition to their Orbi lineup
• Ring's new neighborhood safety app
• Proof from Hisense that feature-rich 4K TVs are now a commodity
• More intriguing clues about Sonos' new soundbar
• Alexa and Cortana join forces
• Facebook sets its sights on an overseas smart speaker launch
• Control4 makes a big bet on local showrooms
• Beer kegs get smart
• And more...

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Show Notes

• Netgear put a cable modem in latest Orbi wifi router
• Ring launches the Neighbors app to keep your community safer
• Hisense’s latest 4K UHD Roku TV models are big on features, small on price
• Awesome picture for the price, and Roku TV seals the deal
• Sonos plans home theater event for June 6th
• JBL's next soundbar doubles as an Android TV box
• Alexa and Cortana finally team up in limited beta
• Facebook’s smart speakers will launch overseas before they hit the U.S.
• Control your SimpliSafe home security system with Amazon Alexa voice commands
• 140 Control4 ‘Certified’ Smart-Home Showrooms Spring up Overnight
• Control4 Q1 Revenues Up 18%; More Acquisitions to Come
• Beer kegs latest to join the smart device party with the Kegtron
• The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2018
• All the new features coming to Google Assistant, including manners
• Google Assistant grows hookup list to over 5K smart home devices, appliances
• Pic of the Week