iOS 787: The Latest in Smart Tech - CES 2026 Devices With Stephen Robles!

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for?

• CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more • Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking • Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding • Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem • Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features • Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation • Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches • MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories

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• Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits

Host: Rosemary Orchard

Guest: Stephen Robles

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