STT 105: Conversations With Amazon's Alexa - Conversation Mode, Amazon Smart Switches, Instagram 'Rage Shake'
Summary
Host Micah Sargent and guest Dan Morin discuss Amazon’s new Echo features, including Conversation Mode, ultrasound-based occupancy detection, and smart switches. They also cover Zipline’s drone delivery partnership with Walmart, a cashierless Starbucks concept, and the FCC’s approval of texting 988 for suicide prevention. The episode concludes with updates on Instagram’s Rage Shake feature and Ring doorbell holiday sounds.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show overview
Echo Show 10 Conversation Mode update
Echo Location motion detection feature
Sponsor: Userway accessibility tools
Alexa meal planning and recommendations
Amazon smart light switches review
Zipline drone deliveries and Starbucks tech
Starbucks Just Walk Out technology
FCC allows texting 988 suicide hotline
iOS 16 features: Rage Shake and photo deletion
Ring doorbell holiday sounds and voicemail replies
True wireless charging technology news
Listener Q&A: HomePod mini network alerts
Listener Q&A: Thread-enabled smart plugs
Pick of the week: Level Bolt smart lock
Pick of the week: Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Outro and sponsor mentions
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