# Episode 562 - Goodbye HomeKit, Hello OpenClaw

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Published: 2026-02-13T22:19:00+00:00
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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! Fan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron! Show Notes Ring Super Bowl commercial: Why 2026 ad is receiving backlash from fans over creepy concept - Yahoo News Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance - The Verge HomeTech Headlines A US chipmaker is buying this IOT company for $7.5 billion. - The Verge Apple is killing the old HomeKit Tuesday - The Verge SwitchBot AI Hub will soon run OpenClaw - Matter Alpha FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam - The Verge Pick of the Week: I built a theater in a toilet. - Youtube Solar Sheds, Smart Gardens, and a Reality Check from CES 2026 with TJ Huddleston – HGG670 Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller (12-Zone) – Easy DIY Install, Apple HomeKit, Ethernet & Wi-Fi, Manual Buttons, Weather-Based Scheduling Flair hvacOS Solutions | Optimize Temperature, Comfort, and Airflow

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