On this week's episode of HomeTech: We are joined by Patrick Stuart of Hubitat for our first-ever installment of the "Startup Showcase". With a unique focus on removing cloud-dependence, and the inherent privacy and reliability issues that come with it, Hubitat is bringing a refreshingly "local" approach to making your home smarter. Smart home enthusiasts won't want to miss this one...
That, plus the latest home technology headlines including:
Comcast and Netflix offer a new bundle deal
Hulu's steep (limited time) discount on its HBO add-on
ESPN+ released for cord-cutting sports fans
Lutron acquires Ketra
Google brings DIY to AI
Netflix Q1 report shows the company is red hot
Budget TV streaming app Philo making a name for itself
Amazon and Best Buy playing nicely
What supply chain reports say about HomePod sales
And more...
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Show Notes
- CEDIA Expo | Home Tech Trade Show & Conference in San Diego
- 2018 Hurricane Season Expected to Be More Active Than Usual, CSU Forecasters Say
- Comcast will soon offer packages with Netflix bundled in
- Hulu discounts its HBO add-on to $5 per month
- ESPN+ is the sports-streaming cord-cutters have been waiting for
- Lutron to Acquire Natural Light Maker Ketra
- Google launches updated DIY kits for AI voice & vision w/ edu focus, available at Target
- Netflix subscriber count hits 125 million
- Budget TV service Philo now streams on Amazon and Apple devices
- Amazon and Best Buy, better together? Smart TV deal is online giant's latest move into physical retail
- China Times Echoes Poor HomePod Sales and Rumors About Possible Lower-Priced Version
- Chinese Report Says $150-$200 HomePod and $799-$899 MacBook Air to Launch This Year KGI: Apple could sell just 2 million HomePods across all of 2018, company ‘mulls’ low-cost model
- Apple’s Stumbling HomePod Isn’t the Hot Seller It Wanted
- Interview: Local Home Automation with Hubitat
- Pic of the Week
- Ring $40 off coupon code: DS40OFF