TNSS 143: Apple HomePod Smart Speaker Showdown - HomePod vs. Google Home, Apple Watch vs. Android Wear, how to replace OS on Android, and more.
HomePod vs. Google Home, Apple Watch vs. Android Wear, how to replace OS on Android, and more.
The New Screen Savers (Audio) · TWiT
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Show Notes
On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, February 10, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell:
- Apple's HomePod launched this week. We show you how it works and how it stacks up to its competition like Google Home Max, Sonos One, Amazon Echo Show, and the Harman Kardon Invoke.
- The #TWiTSwitch continues as Megan Morrone and Jason Howell pit the Apple Watch vs. Android Wear, High School Debate style.
- How do you replace your phone's OS if you want a non-Android platform? Find out in our 'Call for Help.'
- Jason reviews the Fusion Guitar - a 'smart' electric guitar that has built-in speakers, amp, recorder, and iPhone integration.
- Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ shows how to keep your network safe by scanning for open ports with Nmap.
- Plus, we answer more Android questions in our 'Mail Bag.'
Buy Apple HomePod: https://apple.co/2nQAQGH
Buy Google Home Max: http://bit.ly/2EvVFAR
Buy Sonos One: http://amzn.to/2id8FOH
Buy Amazon Echo Show: http://amzn.to/2nUF6VR
Buy Harman Kardon Invoke: http://amzn.to/2nR9a4F
Buy Fusion Guitar: http://amzn.to/2nXKAhW
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jason Howell
Guests: Megan Morrone and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
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