STT 108: Matter Sets Sights on Universal Casting - Opal C1 webcam, Intel is bearish about the Metaverse, Matter
Summary
Hosts Micah Sargent and Matthew Cassanelli discuss Matter’s new TV casting spec, which aims to unify cross-platform video streaming. They cover Eve’s commitment to Matter and Thread for local smart home control, and review the Opal C1 webcam’s DSLR-like quality for Mac users. The episode also touches on Dell’s magnetic CES webcam concept, Google Home app updates, MGM’s VR job simulations, and Intel’s skepticism regarding current metaverse compute power.
Topics discussed
Intro, hosts banter, and holiday countdown
Matter TV spec and universal casting standards
Opal C1 webcam review and software dependency
Opal webcam hardware, pricing, and M1 support
Userway accessibility sponsor segment
CES 2023: Magnetic webcams and eye contact
Google Nest app updates and smart home control
VR job simulators and the metaverse hype
Intel's roadmap for metaverse computing power
BetterHelp mental health sponsor segment
Meta Portal accessibility and sign language
LG Stand By Me portable TV review
Alexa Santa Claus skill for the holidays
Nest Hub sleep tracking with radar technology
Pick of the week: Desk mats and organization
Eve Room sensor with Thread support
Outro, social media, and show credits
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