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Smart Tech Today #16: Smart Tech at the Super Bowl

February 5, 2020
2:16 pm

On this episode of Smart Tech Today, Mikah and I talk about:

That Apple Maps redesign is finally rolling out around the U.S.
A man allegedly used 99 phones to trick Google Maps into displaying traffic jams
Google is testing out a monthly photo subscription service
Apple has some online advertisements for Apple Arcade
The Skylight Frame mentioned by Mikah
HOOBS (Homebridge Out of the Box)
Mikah’s pick of the week: Mophie powerstation go
Matthew’s pick of the week: Elgato Stream Deck

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