HomePod takes on the Echo and Google Home (The 3:59, Ep. 343)

Can Apple's HomePod outdo Echo, Google Home? (The 3:59, Ep. 343)

Apple finally sets a launch date for the HomePod, Netflix posts a "Bright" fourth quarter, and we take a skeptical look at sleep tech.

Roger Cheng

Jan. 23, 2018 10:09 a.m. PT

Here's what we're talking about on Tuesday's podcast:

Apple finally getting around to launching the HomePod.
Netflix's strong subscriber gains thanks to "Stranger Things 2," "Black Mirror" and Will Smith's "Bright."
Whether sleep tech actually gives you a good night's rest.

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Can Apple's Homepod outperform Echo and Google Home? (The 3:59, Ep. 343)

Can Apple's HomePod outdo Echo, Google Home? (The 3:59, Ep. 343)

Can Apple's Homepod outperform Echo and Google Home? (The 3:59, Ep. 343)

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