About this episode
2018 is here, and so is Stephen’s new computer and our predictions for the next year. Also, CES is a thing. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘connected2018’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. MissionU : An education for the 21st century Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership James Bond Movie Theme Songs, Ranked Worst to Best | Rolling Stone Upgrade #174: The 2017 Upgradies - Relay FM Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today | TechCrunch Accidental Tech Podcast: 255: The Thermal Paste Lottery Mac Power Users #412: Stephen Hackett Returns - Relay FM Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience - Bloomberg This 65-inch OLED TV rolls up like a giant newspaper - The Verge Samsung just unveiled a 146-inch, modular TV that could surpass OLED - The Verge LG’s new 4K OLED and Super UHD TVs add Google Assistant, Alexa, and an even better picture - The Verge Jabra’s new wireless earbuds have five hours of battery life and Alexa built in - The Verge JBL releases Google Assistant-enabled headphones and upgraded speakers - The Verge iDevices’ new smart light switch isn’t just controlled by Alexa — it has Alexa built in - The Verge Google is introducing a new Smart Display platform - The Verge Lenovo and Google have created their own Echo Show that supports YouTube - The Verge HyperDrive USB-C Hub + 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand by HYPER by Sanho Corporation — Kickstarter First Alert debuts Onelink Safe & Sound smoke alarm/speaker with HomeKit, AirPlay 2 support Asus' new Lyra Voice mesh router is also an Alexa-equipped speaker - The Verge Corsair releases wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse pad that doubles as a wireless charger - The Verge Garmin’s new Speak Plus includes a dashboard camera - The Verge Russian meteor explosion: Spectacular dash cam video of meteorite fireball falling in Urals - YouTube