Episode 562 - Goodbye HomeKit, Hello OpenClaw

On this week's show: Ring’s Super Bowl ad creeps everyone out with AI dog-finding (and maybe people-tracking) technology, TI drops $7.5 billion on Silicon Labs in a bold smart home chip move, Apple kills the old HomeKit just in time for Valentine's 2026, and SwitchBot dreams big with AI agents and RTSP cameras in a mystery lunchbox-shaped hub. Plus: a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!
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Show Notes

• Ring Super Bowl commercial: Why 2026 ad is receiving backlash from fans over creepy concept - Yahoo News (ca.news.yahoo.com/ring-super-bowl-commercial-w…)
• Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance - The Verge (theverge.com/tech/876866/ring-search-party-sup…)
• HomeTech Headlines• A US chipmaker is buying this IOT company for $7.5 billion. - The Verge (theverge.com/news/874085/a-us-chipmaker-is-buy…)
• Apple is killing the old HomeKit Tuesday - The Verge (theverge.com/tech/875859/apple-is-killing-the-…)
• SwitchBot AI Hub will soon run OpenClaw - Matter Alpha (matteralpha.com/news/switchbot-ai-hub-openclaw)
• FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam - The Verge (theverge.com/tech/876542/fbi-nancy-guthrie-nes…)

• Pick of the Week: I built a theater in a toilet. - Youtube (youtube.com/shorts/vxHCARY0PUg?si=O5X2TH82u_NE…)
• Solar Sheds, Smart Gardens, and a Reality Check from CES 2026 with TJ Huddleston – HGG670 (theaverageguy.tv/2026/02/07/solar-sheds-smart-…)
• Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller (12-Zone) – Easy DIY Install, Apple HomeKit, Ethernet & Wi-Fi, Manual Buttons, Weather-Based Scheduling (amzn.to/4qNFMJr)
• Flair hvacOS Solutions | Optimize Temperature, Comfort, and Airflow (flair.co)