TEC299: Smart homes still aren’t that smart—Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack what’s gone wrong. Plus: streaming 24/7, Nintendo’s overreach, and cheating with AI in college. With insights, laughs, and solid tech picks.











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* Bad business is breaking the smart home — good regulation can fix it | The Verge







* Why Smart Home Tech is Stagnant







* Nintendo says your Switch 2 isn’t really yours even if you paid for it







* Inside the life of a 24/7 streamer: ‘What more do you want?’







* Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College











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* Joanne: Logitech for Creators Mevo Core Wireless Live Streaming Camera







* Thomas: Kobo Clara Black and White







* Dom: Mercury Weather for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS









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