TechFirst with John Koetsier

Tech that is changing the world. Innovators who are shaping the future. Deep discussions with diverse leaders from Silicon Valley giants and scrappy global startups. Plus some short monologues based on my Forbes columns.

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Amazon's smart home VP on the future of smart home (and what he has in his smart house)

chat with Amazon VP of smart home Daniel Rausch about: what’s in HIS smart home what drives consumer adoption why voice is better than phones for a smart phone hub the growth of the Alexa universe Amazon’s new “Certified for Humans” program, which lets you set up device by voice alone Alexa’s new “Did You Mean” feature Making smart homes … actually smart Alexa Guard, which makes your home look like you’re home … even when you’re away Privacy Adding Alexa to anything How Amazon grades itself on i...

Nov 25, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Are we wasting billions on smart home tech?

Are we wasting billion on smart home technology? 70% of smart home tech that gets returned ... has nothing wrong with it. TechSee CEO Eiten Cohen surveyed smart home owners to find out what the biggest problems are ... and gives us the goods.

Nov 19, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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