Tik Tok launches skill on Alexa
Despite political woes, the mobile video app is integrating its capabilities into voice platforms.
Personal Automation Hack #10: Move all your cards to a mobile wallet
Another tip that just makes your day and wallet literally lighter.
Android Auto opens up to more navigation, geodata partners
The Big G have finally opened up their driver platform.
Personal Automation Hack #11: Power hack your to-do list
The humble checklist can be a central part of your personal automation tech stack.
Microsoft Cortana App will shutdown in 2021, focusing on Microsoft 365 usage
This should come as no surprise to anyone who’s actually used the platform or tried to use it as their main voice assistant.
Personal Automation Hack #12: Automate your bill payments
An early automation tactic this should be one of your first personal automation set ups.
Games now available for Google Nest Hub & smart displays
The Big G adds a limited number of games to work on their smart displays.
Personal Automation Hack #13: Transition to an EV
Perhaps one of our more controversial hacks but we’re big believers in getting ahead of the curve and we feel like the clock is ticking on petrol-powered cars.
Voice Tech in 2020
TechCrunch shared their predictions for what will happen in the Voice Tech space for the rest of 2020. As usual, they provide some very interesting insights that should at least give you pause Their main insights include: → Niche assistants such as Aider that provide back-office support. → Branded in-house assistants such as those offered by BBC … Continue reading Voice Tech in 2020
Personal Automation Hack #14: Buy some NFC tags
Often forgotten by smarthome users as part of their automation arsenal, NFC stickers should be considered as a smart (pardon the pun) way to integrate another channel into your personal automation setup. NFC tags, the small, usually round or square-shaped stickers or fobs that contain small embedded microchips. They are passive objects, meaning which they … Continue reading Personal Automation Hack #14: Buy some NFC tags
