Episode 212 - Updates to Our Privacy Policy

On this week's episode of HomeTech:

• In light of their pending IPO, Sonos decides to bury the hatchet with HEOS,,, and lay off 96 employees
• Insurance companies are hot under the collar for the smart home
• Comcast gets in the mesh WiFi game
• Someone is kickstarting smart Tupperware (as if you needed it)
• A nifty new app to scan for BlueTooth signal strength
• Amazon is quietly taking over the subscription video sales business
• Best Buy's new "Total Tech Support" offering might be perfect for your parents.
• And much more...

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Show Notes

• Sonos, Sound United Settle Lawsuits on Denon HEOS
• Apple HomePod competitor Sonos lays off 96 employees ahead of expected IPO
• Insurance Meets Smart Home at Connections 2018: IoT Sensors, Data, Warranties, More
• Comcast moves forward with national rollout of mesh Wi-Fi system
• Plume WiFi Systems
• Novel Effect raises $3M from Amazon and VCs for voice-enabled children’s storytelling app
• This smart Tupperware connects to Alexa and warns you when food is about to go bad
• New Amazon Channels Data Shows Why Apple Wants to Copy It
• Best Buy offers unlimited Geek Squad support for $200 a year
• Total Tech Support Powered by Geek Squad - Best Buy
• Flipper Universal Remote