Episode 563 – A Little Cynicism is Healthy

By | November 11, 2021

  • Android News
    • Android 12 also includes Printing improvements.
  • App News
    • Whatsapp multi-device capability is rolling out to stable version of app.
    • Google TV app can tell you when movies/shows are available on a service for free.
  • Some Options for Tasmota/ESPHome devices without complicated serial flashing
    • The Martin Jerry SD01 Dimmer is still flashable via tuya-convert, making it one of the easiest Tasmota-convertible dimmers for Home Assistant automation.
    • Kauf Home Automation offers a smart plug and and smart bulb sold through Amazon
    • Athom.tech offers bulbs, an LED light controller, wall switch, even a prebuild Zigbee2MQTT bridge.
    • Cloudfree.shop offers a smart plug among other pre-flashed items.
  • In Other News
    • Verge releases a documentary about the Handspring Treo
    • Amazon Echo now supports resuming audio playback on a different device.
    • 65 Billion Broadband Plan approved by Congress, includes subsidies for ISP to serve underserved areas, consumer labels, and more.

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