Smart Tech Today 106: Google Pixel Watch? by TWiT published on 2021-12-03T03:22:51Z <p>Google is rumored to be working on its first smartwatch that will reportedly debut in 2022. Some of Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices will be able to listen for the sound of running water or appliances beeping in order to alert you or trigger a routine. 7-Eleven partners with Nuro for autonomous vehicle deliveries. </p> <ul><li>New Google Maps Features Will Help You Navigate the Holiday Shopping Shitshow</li> <li>Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept</li> <li>Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021</li> <li>Google is making its first in-house smartwatch that could launch in 2022</li> <li>Google's 'Look to Speak' accessibility app now works in 17 more languages</li> <li>Spotify Pulls Plug on Car View Feature, Offers Users No Alternative</li> <li>Amazon Alexa can now respond to running water and bleeping appliances</li> <li>Twinkly smart holiday lights gain HomeKit support via new firmware update</li> <li>Honeywell Home's T9 smart thermostat gets HomeKit support, finally</li> <li>7-Eleven and Nuro begin autonomous vehicle deliveries in California</li> <li>Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the US</li> <li>Microsoft Makes Breakthrough in the Quest to Use DNA as Data Storage</li> <li>Twenty percent of Xbox Cloud Gaming players only use touch controls</li> <li>Holiday IoT Ugly Sweater Workshop</li> </ul><p> <br /> Picks of the week </p> <ul><li>Matthew: Mozy Stadium Blanket</li> <li>Mikah: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> and <a href="https://twit.tv/people/matthew-cassinelli">Matthew Cassinelli</a> </p> <p>Download or subscribe to this show at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today">https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today</a> </p> <p>Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at <a href="https://twit.tv/clubtwit" rel="payment">https://twit.tv/clubtwit</a></p> <p>Show notes and links for this episode are available at: <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/106">https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/106</a></p> <p><strong>Sponsors:</strong><ul> <li><a href="http://hover.com/twit">hover.com/twit</a></li> <li><a href="http://betterhelp.com/stt">betterhelp.com/stt</a></li> <li><a href="http://UserWay.org/twit">UserWay.org/twit</a></li> </ul></p> Genre Technology