Google Assistant updates, LTE trackers, and why Thread's exciting

• Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant
• Nest Hub may soon be the center of your hotel room
• Sonos Roam is a nearly perfect portable Assistant
• Garmin's 2 new smartwatches want to make the casual athlete more advanced
• The Jiobit GPS Tracker Changed My Tune on Toddler Surveillance
• T-Mobile launches LTE-based SyncUp Tracker
• Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug Review: Flexibility in the garden
• Eve launches updated Eve Energy HomeKit smart plug with Thread
• Discover your Thread Network
• Apple iOS 14.5 update includes diverse Siri voices, map upgrades, and a way to unlock your phone with Apple Watch
• How to change Siri's voice in iOS 14.5
• Set Spotify as Siri's Preferred Audio Player in iOS 14.5 for Music, Podcasts & Audiobooks
• Accidents in Apple Maps: How to report incidents and more
• iOS 14.5: How to Use AirPlay 2 With Apple Fitness+

• Dan asks about Mikah's excitement regarding Wemo's new Thread-ready HomeKit scene controller.
• Bob shares an excellent tip for setting up HomeKit automation with the Home app and the Eve app.

Picks of the week

• Matthew: How to control HomeKit with the Elgato Stream Deck
• Mikah: Aqara Wireless Mini Switch & Aqara Smart Hub

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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