On this week's episode of HomeTech: Settling the all-important "Laurel vs Yanni" debate. Plus...More hints emerge about Apple's video subscription plansA new standard to make mesh WiFi systems play nice with each other. Will it work?Yelp is for smart homes, not just for restaurantsSeveral major updates from DirecTV NowRumors that Microsoft will build their own Cortana smart speakerXiaomi unveils Google Assistant supportYour ex might be watching your Ring doorbell feedAmazon rolls out "experience centers" in Lennar model homesTiVo exits the hardware businessPuls wants to hang your next TV for dirt cheapAnd more...Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!Show NotesWhat do you guys hear? - RedditYanny or Laurel? The science behind the audio version of The DressApple Plans to Sell Video Subscriptions Through TV AppA new Wi-Fi standard could let different mesh routers work togetherBlanket your house in Wi-Fi for $100Tenda Nova MW6(2-pack) Whole Home Mesh WiFi System Coverage up to 4,000 sq. ft, 2-4 bedrooms, Plug and Play, Works with Alexa,Parental Controls,2 Gigabit Ports/UnitSmart home automation is now one of Yelp’s fastest-growing categoriesDirecTV Now Rolls Out Massive Update - Including Free DVR SupportMicrosoft working on own Cortana smart speaker, to rival Amazon, Google and AppleXiaomi announces Google Assistant support for smart home devices ahead of US launchRing is promising to do better, and urges folks not to share login detailsAmazon Introduces Smart-Home ‘Experience Centers’Onkyo’s receivers will work with Sonos, thanks to upcoming June firmware updateTiVo Exiting the Box-Making BusinessFrance’s Canal+ now offering Apple TV as a cable box replacementPuls is Building a Repair Technician Workforce, Uber-Style

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