Summary: <p>It's official: CES 2021 will be an online-only event. Microsoft has decided to end Cortana support on iOS, Android, and more, as the company turns Cortana into a productivity-focused assistant. Google's AR Core insects offer an up-close look at 23 different beetles, cicadas, butterflies, and more.</p> <p> </p><ul> <li><strong>INDUSTRY NEWS</strong></li> <li>CES 2021 in-person show canceled, will be held online | Android Police: <a href="https://bit.ly/3k99BTu" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3k99BTu</a> </li> <li>Belkin has a new WeMo plug | Macrumors: <a href="https://bit.ly/2Dgju13" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2Dgju13</a> </li> <li>Mellow made its 'smart' sous vide machine dumb unless you pay a monthly fee | The Verge: <a href="https://bit.ly/30nIU5u" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/30nIU5u</a> </li> <li><strong>MICROSOFT</strong></li> <li>Microsoft is shutting down Cortana on multiple devices, including iOS and Android | The Verge: <a href="https://bit.ly/2XoEsBI" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2XoEsBI</a> </li> <li>Microsoft's new Family Safety app offers parental controls across phones, PCs and Xbox | TechCrunch: <a href="https://tcrn.ch/3gqFbtF" target="_blank">https://tcrn.ch/3gqFbtF</a> </li> <li><strong>GOOGLE</strong></li> <li>Google Smart Display Games Go Live | Forbes: <a href="https://bit.ly/30nItIs" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/30nItIs</a> </li> <li>Google AR animals now include 23 beetles, butterflies, cicadas, and other insects | Android Police: <a href="https://bit.ly/3k8RFZ5" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3k8RFZ5</a> </li> <li>YouTube is doing away with community-driven captions and translations | Android Police: <a href="https://bit.ly/2Pm9QfM" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2Pm9QfM</a> </li> <li><strong>AMAZON</strong></li> <li>Amazon doesn't sell Echo speakers at a loss, says Bezos — unless they're on sale | The Verge: <a href="https://bit.ly/3frg608" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3frg608</a> </li> <li>Amazon bought Ring for market position, not technology, emails suggest | The Verge: <a href="https://bit.ly/2DhORIr" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2DhORIr</a> </li> </ul><p> </p><ul> <li><strong>AUTOMATED HEALTH TRACKING</strong></li> <li>DEPSTECH Otoscope | Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/31gxXlx" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/31gxXlx</a> </li> <li>Zacurate Pulse Oximeter | Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3i5anPz" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3i5anPz</a> </li> <li>Timeskey NFC tags | Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3gqUaUd" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3gqUaUd</a> </li> </ul><p> </p><ul> <li><strong>PICKS OF THE WEEK</strong></li> <li>Mikah: iProven Digital Ear and Temporal Thermometer | Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2BT5xFw" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2BT5xFw</a> </li> <li>Matthew: GTA V | Microsoft Xbox:<a href="https://bit.ly/3k64gf" target="_blank"> https://bit.ly/3k64gfD</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> and <a href="https://twit.tv/people/matthew-cassinelli">Matthew Cassinelli</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to this show at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today">https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today</a></p> <p>Show notes and links for this episode are available here: <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/40">https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/40</a></p>
