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    #52: Danger Bubble

    April 26th, 2018 · 65 minutes

    Google fails to get the message about texting privacy, Amazon's got home robots and is now letting people open your car, and on this podcast's first birthday we consider some trends we've noticed over the past year.

    Guest Starring: Serenity Caldwell and Lisa Schmeiser

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    Exclusive: Chat is Google’s next big fix for Android’s messaging mess - The Verge
    Amazon Has a Top-Secret Plan to Build Home Robots - Bloomberg
    With Amazon Key In-Car, couriers can deliver packages to your trunk
    GE Appliance’s new smart air conditioners work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant - The Verge
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    Serenity Caldwell (@settern) | Twitter