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Show Notes
TOPIC: Lady in a tube.
This week, Dan and Merlin unexpectedly end up doing a pretty deep dive on Amazon voice products and the evolving ecosystem around them. Which is way more interesting than it sounds.
Deep dive.
Links for this episode:
- QI - "No Such Thing As A Fish" Podcast
"A weekly podcast in which the QI researchers share their most interesting recent discoveries."
- Chumby - Wikipedia
- SMALT-The smart home device that elevates your dining experience
- Introducing Echo Look - Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant
- Introducing Echo Show - Amazon Official Site
- Paul Haddad on Twitter: "Introducing the Amazon Echo Show, for all those people who want a non-portable 7” $230 tablet! https://t.co/8iHwnzuHyb"
- Amazon.com: Invoxia Smart Portable Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Grey: Home Audio & Theater
- Amazon.com: Invoxia Smart Portable Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Grey: Home Audio & Theater
- Triby - Smart Portable Speaker with Alexa Voice Service
- Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems
- Amazon.com: Sonos PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Smart Speaker for Streaming Music (Black): Electronics
- Amazon.com: Sonos PLAY:3 Mid-Sized Wireless Smart Speaker for Streaming Music (Black): Electronics
- Amazon Echo Now Lets You Control Your Sonos Speakers | WIRED
- Connected #141: The Espresso Debacle - Relay FM
The band is back together just in time to talk about Federico's new iPhone case, the Echo Show, Phil Schiller's comments on App Store upgrade pricing and more.
- Bluetooth Headphones Mega-Review – Marco.org
Merlin loves these: "Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2: $200. Excellent all-around package, with great sound, comfort, and controls at a great price."
- Hulu Live TV has the potential for greatness, but it's a tough sell
- Watch Live TV Online and Stream On-demand | Hulu
- Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #17 — Merlin Mann
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