Episode 589 - A Person Living in Your Doorbell

On this week's show: CEDIA says the crowds showed up, Apple unveiled a foldable iPhone, LG is pushing back on smart TV spying claims, Google wants outside AI agents in your home, Aqara and IKEA both have new Matter-friendly hardware, SimpliSafe would like a human guard at your doorbell, plus a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

• HomeTech Headlines
  • CEDIA Expo 2026 By the Numbers - Residential Systems
  • Heard at CEDIA Expo 2026: The Future Is Experiences, Not Products - Residential Systems
  • LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' - online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio
  • Apple event 2026 recap: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and more
  • reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1whl55w/the_biggest_disappointment_with_the_duo
  • Aqara Announces the Availability of The Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400, Offering Advanced Spatial Intelligence for Smart Homes
  • IKEA DUBBELKISEL Brings Matter Over Thread to Cabinet Lighting
  • Apple wants $60 a month to unlock AI summaries on five cameras
  • Google Home is unlocking the agentic smart home — which is great, right?
  • This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
• CAST-1 Audio Casting
• Deco Gear 49" Curved 5K Display | DQHD 120Hz Ultrawide Monitor
• Yoolax Motorized Blinds with Remote, Smart Blinds for Windows, Custom Size
• How long until local AI pays for itself? — Sunk Cost
  • My Results: You’re underwater for 19.7 years. — Sunk Cost