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On this week's show: Hue brings wired wall modules to Europe and keeps pushing Matter, Schlage’s UWB smart lock finally gets a date and a price, Amazon rolls Alexa+ into Brazil, Google launches a new Gemini-powered speaker while retiring a couple of old Nest favorites, Sonos keeps trying to fix the app it broke, Matter 1.6 tries to make Matter less Matter-y, and a report says your smart TV apps may be doing more networking than streaming. Plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040
HomeTech HeadlinesValve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049
Europe - Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem
Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month
Alexa+ Launches in Early Access in Brazil
Google Has Discontinued its Nest Audio and Nest Mini Speakers
Google's Gemini-Powered Home Speaker Launches on June 25 for $99.99
Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next week
Google Home Speaker Canada: Price, Release Date, and AI Features
Sonos Updating App With New Volume Controls and Navigation | iPhone in Canada
Signify Enhances Philips Hue Matter Support Through Collaboration with Silicon Labs
Instead of new devices, Matter 1.6 focuses on making Matter less of a headache
Matter 1.6 Brings NFC Setup, Joint Fabric, and Smarter Thermostats
Nearly Half of LG Smart TV Apps Contain Residential Proxy SDKs

How Roomba started a robot revolution
GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, 60lbs Daily, 6-Minute First Ice, 40dB Ultra-Quiet with AI NoiseGuard, App & Voice Control, Self-Clean, 3.5lbs Basket & Dual Water Tanks, for Home Kitchen, Party

On this week's show: Alexa+ finally opens up across Canada in English and French, Prime Day deals are already leaking out of Amazon’s cart, Fox wants to buy Roku in a massive streaming-and-ads play, and ADI layoffs have Control4 watchers a little nervous. We’ve also got project updates featuring cameras, deck drama, Starlink, a new show notes server, a pick of the week, and so much more!
Hetzner Price Adjustment 15 June 2026 - Hetzner Docs
HomeTech HeadlinesAmazon Just Opened Alexa+ to All Canadians. Here’s What’s Changed
Alexa+ is available across Canada in English and French
The best early Amazon Prime Day deals include Apple, Bose, and more
Fox Corporation announces $22B acquisition of Roku in landmark streaming and live TV deal
With Resideo Spin-Off of ADI Imminent, Sources Say ADI is Cutting Staff

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 4-inch Rear Handle Circular Saw
Camera G6 180 - Ubiquiti Store
Access Point E7 - Ubiquiti Store
Starlink Roam
Zooz ZEN14 Double Outdoor Plug – ZOOZ

On this week's show: Apple Home gets Thread 1.4, 4K video, and energy tracking, Amazon gives the Echo Hub a makeover with smarter Ring features, and Google teaches Nest cams to recognize your pets. We also check out Eufy’s biometric locks, UniFi’s campus-level security gear, WiiM’s first soundbar, a Donut Lab battery scandal that’s gone flat, and Music Assistant’s sonic smarts. All that, project updates, and so much more!
HomeTech HeadlinesApple Home goes pro: Thread 1.4, 4K video, and native energy management in iOS 27 | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com
Cameras get an Apple Intelligence boost in Apple Home | The Verge - theverge.com
Apple’s Home app will soon show you how much energy your smart plug is drawing. | The Verge - theverge.com
Shark is bringing some style to robot vacuums. | The Verge - The Verge
Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features | The Verge - theverge.com
Nest cams can now recognize your furry friends. | The Verge - theverge.com
Eufy launches new smart locks with facial recognition and palm scanning. | The Verge - theverge.com
UniFi Protect is Now Campus Security Ready - blog.ui.com
WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar | The Verge - theverge.com

Music Assistant 2.9: Discover Your Sound - Music Assistant - music-assistant.io
FeatherSnap Smart Bird Feeder Camera | Wi-Fi, Solar, & Bird ID

On this week’s show: SwitchBot flips the switch on Nanoleaf, eero dials back to the landline era with a new Telephone Adapter, Home Assistant welcomes Sensereo’s smoke and CO alarms, and the latest Home Assistant beta brings new toys for dashboards, automations, and IR nerds alike. A pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
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What to Expect From WWDC 2026: Gemini-Powered Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27 and More
Microsoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark, and more -HomeTech HeadlinesSwitchBot brightens its smart home portfolio with Nanoleaf acquisition | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com
Introducing eero Telephone Adapter: Adding VoIP to customer networks quickly and easily. – The Download - blog.eero.com
Aqara in Best Buy

Pick of the Week: Relax with Coax
Sensereo joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant - home-assistant.io
2026.6 Beta: A betta title - Home Assistant - rc.home-assistant.io

On this week's show: We talk TV (shows), Govee is shelf shocked, Linkind launches a fiery new Matter bulb, Bell wants your internet unstoppable with mobile and UPS backups, Ubiquiti patches some serious UniFi holes, Google hints at new Gemini-powered speakers, and Open Home Foundation brings e-paper displays to the smart home world. All that, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
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Show Notes

HomeTech WatchlistWidow's Bay (Apple TV+) - Funny Preview
Ghosts (CBS / Paramount+)
St. Denis Medical
Superstore
The Boys
From
M.I.A.
The Trades
Letterkenny
Mating Season
Ted
Project Hail Mary
This Is Not a Test
Normal
Skinamarink
The Mandalorian & Grogu

HomeTech HeadlinesGovee included a book on ‘White Supremacy’ in its website imagery | The Verge - theverge.com
Linkind's new Smart Light Stick features realistic flame effects and seamless Matter connectivity | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com
Bell launches new internet backup options in case of outages - mobilesyrup.com
Ubiquiti patches three max severity UniFi OS vulnerabilities - bleepingcomputer.com
More Google Home speakers could be on the way. | The Verge - theverge.com

Pick of the week: TV to Right?Welcoming OpenDisplay as our newest collaboration partner – Open Home Foundation - openhomefoundation.org