On this week's episode of HomeTech: The joy of summertime in Florida. Have we reached the voice-enabled speaker tipping point? Samsung wants to compete with Echo and HomePod, if only Bixby could speak English. An OTT video comparison worth 7 minutes of your time. Hulu lands a carriage deal with HBO. Another large builder dabbling in the smart home. An (unlikely?) marriage of convenience between Sonos and Crestron. Savant and Ihiji finally play nice. And more...Fan of the podcast? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesAfter Apple’s HomePod announcement, Samsung said to be also planning intelligent speaker | 9to5MacAlibaba Unveils the Tmall Genie X1 Voice-Activated Speaker | InvestopediaThe Voice Speaker Tipping Point – Tech.pinionsHow to Get the Best Live TV Streaming : Hulu vs. YouTube vs. DirecTV | Digital TrendsYou can now subscribe to HBO through Hulu for $14.99/month | 9to5MacMeritage Homes to Include Advanced Wireless Home Automation Package in New Homes - NASDAQ.comCrestron and Sonos Deepen Their Relationship - Strata-gee.comSonos Available Through Crestron, the Only Home Automation Co. with Embedded Sonos App - CE ProSavant Home Automation Now Works with Ihiji for Remote Monitoring, Management - CE ProTRENDnet Partners with Domotz for Remote Network Monitoring - CE Pro

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