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Brian, Allison and Jeff are in the studio and sifting through the latest news and happenings. From privacy being a thing of the past to seniors being blamed for Fake News, the TBTS get down deep into the bowels of Smart products from C.E.S. and did I mention the Smart Toilets for about 8 grand? Yes, fittingly, that’s where we found them.
Oh my, how about Smart Diapers! Smart Home eco-systems? Which one is for you or is it too late? I hear you, and so do most of the Smart Assistant devices as well.
So, buckle up for this ride on the That Blind Tech Show Episode 26. And please give a warm welcome to Marlon Parieaho, as he snuck into the studio for a few laughs. Hey, being around Brian and Allison is alright, but give me a break! Right? No worries, it’s all for fun and fun for all!
Check out the topics and links related to the show:
Dumbest person of the year in January. Glad we got it out of the way
https://metro.co.uk/2019/01/10/blind-woman-told-to-get-off-bus-because-guide-dogs-cant-be-black-8329869/
New study shows people over 65 share the most fake news
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/9/18174631/old-people-fake-news-facebook-share-nyu-princeton
City of L.A, sues Weather Channel App over misuse of targeted marketing
https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/04/weather-channel-app-data-lawsuit/
Is your TV tracking you? If you own a Vizio it may be.
https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/vizio-settlement-moves-forward/
Package tracking app turns users cell phones in to a Bot Farm
https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/07/package-tracking-app-turns-users-devices-into-a-bot-farm-violates-user-privacy/
Carriers can sell your location to Bounty Hunters. Boba Fett
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/8/18174024/att-sprint-t-mobile-scandal-phone-location-tracking-black-market-bounty-hunters-privacy-securus
Now Tile is partnering with chip makers to embed its location tracking services
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/7/18168760/tile-bluetooth-low-energy-item-tracking-ces-2019
So many different smart home plugs will everything be compatible? For
https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/07/fibaro-home-center-app-walli-outlets/
Apple Home Kit was the surprise winner of CES 2019
https://www.macworld.com/article/3332023/apple/homekit-ces-2019-siri.html#tk.rss_all
Hey Siri, Flush the toilet! It’s finally coming!
https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2019/1/7/hey-siri-flush-the-toilet-homekit-support-for-kohlers-8000-intelligent-toilet`
Or if you rather Alexa flush the toilet thanks to Kohler
https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/kohler-put-alexa-in-a-toilet-so-happy-new-year/
Samsung is launching a wearable Exoskeleton or as we know it Iron Man!
https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/samsung-is-launching-a-bunch-of-new-robots-and-a-wearable-exoskeleton/
apple patent hints at smart clothing and smart furniture my parents recliners
https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2019/1/10/apple-patent-filings-hint-at-smart-clothing-and-smart-furniture
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