HomeTech.fm Episode 565 - Shark Sees Stains
Mar 7, 2026
They discuss a leaked Sonos Play and where it fits in the speaker lineup. UniFi’s bold Wi‑Fi 7 U7 mesh and Navimo/Segway mower gate retrofit get tech and installation talk. Aqara adds Samsung Home Key and a new phone‑key standard is covered. Shark’s UV stain‑finding robot vacuum and Meta smart‑glasses privacy concerns spark debate. Home Assistant updates, hub vs hubless smart‑home tradeoffs, and Spring cleaning tips round out the show.
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Shark's New Robot Uses UV To Hunt Invisible Stains
- Shark launched a Power Detect UV Reveal robot that uses UV to reveal stains and claims spot detection features.
- Price reported roughly $1,299 (Costco $900 promo mentioned); hosts avoided testing due to creepiness of exposed stains.
Texas Court Restrains Samsung Smart TV Data Collection
- Texas obtained a temporary order stopping Samsung Smart TVs from collecting viewer data without explicit informed consent.
- The state alleged dark-pattern enrollment requiring hundreds of clicks to find disclosures.
Contractors Reviewed Unfiltered Meta Glasses Footage
- Investigations show Meta/Ray‑Ban smart glass video was reviewed by contractors, exposing highly sensitive private footage during labeling.
- Reporters found contractors in Kenya viewed unfiltered clips including toilets, sex, and accidental credit card captures.