Episode 588 - CEDIA and IFA 2026
Show notes
On this week's show: TiVo decides skipping commercials should cost something, LG TVs face some very ugly privacy claims, Home Assistant 2026.9 brings a big Modbus cleanup, UniFi tries a friendlier whole-home Wi-Fi pitch, and Sonos rolls out Beam Ultra, Ace Ultra, and a whole new Sonos 27 software story. We also hit new gear from both CEDIA and IFA, a full mailbag of feedback for Gavin, project updates, and so much more!
- HomeTech Headlines
- Apple announces September iPhone launch event
- TiVo Plans to End Free Automatic Commercial Skipping in November, Tests Paid Premium Replacement Service | Cord Cutters News
- LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
- Homey expands beyond the app with the Portal touchscreen and rotary controller
- JBL takes on Sonos with new multi-room Cove speakers
- Shelly launches first smart camera at a budget price without any subscriptions
- Sonos Launches Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra Pre-Orders in Canada | iPhone in Canada
- How Sonos rebooted itself
- Sonos 27: Why Your System Keeps Getting Better
- Introducing UniFi Travel Router Long-Range
- Introducing Whole-Home WiFi by UniFi
- ProStudio by Josh.ai Raises the Bar for Custom Home Control, Integration, & Installation at CEDIA Expo 2026
- AVA OS 3.0 Adds Over 100 New Features to Systems
- Audio Pad Series | Architectural Audio Integrated into Faceplates | Magna Audio
- CEDIA Announces Winners of 2026 Smart Home Awards Americas
- Govee expands its smart lighting lineup at IFA 2026 with dual-zone outdoor lights, a simulated skylight, and new COB strips
- Aqara expands its global smart lighting range with Thread and Zigbee support at IFA 2026
- These new robot lawn mowers trim your edges
- Roborock expands beyond the living room with automated pool cleaners and LiDAR mowers at IFA 2026
- iRobot unveils the Roomba Duo
- Feedback
- “How Many Gavins” Calculator
- 2026.9: There's room on this bus
- E-Wand™ Single Unit – Current Luxury