Episode description

TOPIC: Lady in a tube.

This week, Dan and Merlin unexpectedly end up doing a pretty deep dive on Amazon voice products and the evolving ecosystem around them. Which is way more interesting than it sounds.

Deep dive.

Links for this episode:

• QI - "No Such Thing As A Fish" Podcast
  "A weekly podcast in which the QI researchers share their most interesting recent discoveries."
• Chumby - Wikipedia
  
• SMALT-The smart home device that elevates your dining experience
  
• Introducing Echo Look - Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant
  
• Introducing Echo Show - Amazon Official Site
  
• Paul Haddad on Twitter: "Introducing the Amazon Echo Show, for all those people who want a non-portable 7” $230 tablet! https://t.co/8iHwnzuHyb"
  
• Amazon.com: Invoxia Smart Portable Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Grey: Home Audio & Theater
  
• Amazon.com: Invoxia Smart Portable Speaker with Amazon Alexa, Grey: Home Audio & Theater
  
• Triby - Smart Portable Speaker with Alexa Voice Service
  
• Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems
  
• Amazon.com: Sonos PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Smart Speaker for Streaming Music (Black): Electronics
  
• Amazon.com: Sonos PLAY:3 Mid-Sized Wireless Smart Speaker for Streaming Music (Black): Electronics
  
• Amazon Echo Now Lets You Control Your Sonos Speakers | WIRED
  
• Connected #141: The Espresso Debacle - Relay FM
  The band is back together just in time to talk about Federico's new iPhone case, the Echo Show, Phil Schiller's comments on App Store upgrade pricing and more.
• Bluetooth Headphones Mega-Review – Marco.org
  Merlin loves these: "Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2: $200. Excellent all-around package, with great sound, comfort, and controls at a great price."
• Hulu Live TV has the potential for greatness, but it's a tough sell
  
• Watch Live TV Online and Stream On-demand | Hulu
  
• Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #17 — Merlin Mann
  

• Alibaba (Visit Gateway17.com/WORK to save 75% off the registration fee, while event passes last).

• FreshBooks (To claim your month long unrestricted free trial, go to FreshBooks.com/backtowork and enter BACK TO WORK in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section).