Episode 218 July 6, 2018
Fireworks, Football, and Streaming Price Hikes
with Jason Griffing, Seth Johnson
On this week's episode of HomeTech: We get together on the holiday week to catch up the latest. Jason has been shamed out of inaction on his slow quest to cut the cord. Seth has a bone to pick with the state of streaming media. A nod to the UK-based football (errr... soccer) fans in the audience. 4th of July festivities. And, oh yeah, what little news we could pull from the summer doldrums...
Show Notes
- A close look at Honeywell's new Smart Home security system
- AT&T's WatchTV is a new ultra-low priced streaming service
- SimpliSafe sells a majority stake to SnapAV's parent company, Hellman & Friedman LLC
- Apple mulling an all-in-one media subscription plan
- Price hikes for DirecTV Now, PlayStation Vue and SlingTV
- Netflix now the No.1 choice for TV viewing
- And a look at Samsung's next-gen frame TV's
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- Honeywell’s versatile, Alexa-savvy security system now available for pre-orders
- AT&T’s ultra-affordable new WatchTV streaming service is now available
- Analysis: SnapAV Owner Acquires Majority Stake of DIY Security Giant SimpliSafe
- Report: Apple mulling all-in-one media subscription plan, combining Apple Music, TV shows and magazines
- DirecTV Now and PS Vue announce price increases for new & existing customers
- Sling TV gets pricier, adds completely free content to lure back quitters
- Netflix Is No. 1 Choice for TV Viewing, Beating Broadcast, Cable and YouTube (Study)
- Samsung’s latest Frame TV features improved HDR and new smart controls
- Create Custom TV Covers With Elegant Motorized Art | VisionArt
- Woman delivers own baby in Turkish hotel using YouTube, shoestrings and a pocket knife
- Pic Of The Week - TJ's new shoes