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  • The most bizarre tech announced so far at CES 2026

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  • In a lot of cases “AI” is slapped on as marketing buzzword for anything with even a simple algorithm controlling it.

    We got a new “AI” washing machine last month. As far as I can tell it the same as last years model just with some of the auto settings renamed to something AI.

  • Home Assistant 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is 🥂

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  • A proper permissions system for entities has long been one of my most desired features for Home Assistant. It should be possible to set visibility and control for each entity and user.

    Trying to do control access via dashboards as always seems the wrong way around to me.

  • What 3D printing-related software runs on Linux?

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  • Orcaslicer is also available as a Flatpak, which has worked in most distros I’ve tried it with.

  • How to handle lights that are physically powered off (but Home Assistant still sees as "on")?

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  • So far the only inline option I’ve found is this dimmable switch from Samotech. I haven’t tried one yet myself, and there’s mixed reviews online. For the lamps I have I only want an on-off switch though, not a dimmer.

    Making due with plugging them into smart plugs for now, but an inline option would be much neater.

  • How to handle lights that are physically powered off (but Home Assistant still sees as "on")?

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  • I’d say it’s always best to avoid Zigbee devices going offline, its neither convenient for automation or good for the mesh for devices to keep dropping.

  • How to handle lights that are physically powered off (but Home Assistant still sees as "on")?

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  • Disable or remove the lamp switches. Add more smart buttons if there is a need for a physical control near the lamp.

    As it happens I’m actually looking for a smart lamp switch if anyone knows of any options.

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    Home Assistant 2025.12: Triggering the holidays 🎄

    www.home-assistant.io /blog/2025/12/03/release-202512/

  • Thieves are starting to steal RAM now that it's as expensive as gold — a memory kit disappears in the snail mail at four in the morning with a bogus signature

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  • I remember there being a spate of robberies targeting memory chips in the 90s when prices were high then.

    History repeating itself again I guess.

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    Government to ditch day-one unfair dismissal policy from workers’ rights bill

    www.theguardian.com /law/2025/nov/27/government-to-ditch-day-one-unfair-dismissal-policy-from-workers-rights-bill

  • Cams, anyone?

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  • UniFi Protect now has limited ONVIF support allowing various 3rd party cameras to work with Protect.

    UniFi cameras can have RTSP enabled also, but it requires UniFi Protect to enable the setting.

  • Apparently Homebox allows setting third-party label rendering endpoint through an HBOX_LABEL_MAKER_LABEL_SERVICE_URL env var

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  • What model of label printer is that?

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    Exclusive: Ofcom is monitoring VPNs following Online Safety Act. Here's how

    www.techradar.com /vpn/vpn-privacy-security/exclusive-ofcom-is-monitoring-vpns-following-online-safety-act-heres-how
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    Home Assistant 2025.11: Pick, automate, and a slice of pie 🥧

    www.home-assistant.io /blog/2025/11/05/release-202511/

  • Apple Releases iOS 26.1 With Liquid Glass Toggle, Slide to Stop Alarm, New Apple Intelligence Languages and More (macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS too!)

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  • Hopefully it comes with some improvements to battery life. That’s been my man issue with the 26 releases so far.

  • The Future of Advertising Is AI Generated Ads That Are Directly Personalized to You

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  • Oh look, yet another reason to use an ad blocker.

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    New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs

    www.bbc.co.uk /news/articles/clyzjp5n5kro
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    Digital IDs to buy alcohol by the end of the year – here’s how it could work

    inews.co.uk /news/politics/digital-ids-buy-booze-3975501
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    Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs

    www.bbc.co.uk /news/articles/c3w965gz8zgo
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    Home Assistant 2025.10: Undo, redo, and draw me too

    www.home-assistant.io /blog/2025/10/01/release-202510/
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    'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned in supermarkets

    www.bbc.co.uk /news/articles/c89d54gv44qo

  • Keir Starmer says digital ID cards an ‘enormous opportunity’ for the UK

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  • An enormous opportunity for the state to surveil and control the populace that is.

  • Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards

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  • Many places have a “Challenge 30” policy or similar where they ask for ID if you look under 30.

    If you still look youthful at 40 it’s possible to get ID’d.

  • Keir Starmer to announce plans for digital ID scheme

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  • I’ve heard rumours they are even going to call it the “Brit Card”.

    Say no to Starmer Cards and the surveillance state.

  • Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards

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  • Well, this will do nothing to hinder illegal migration. So the question is what do they want it for?

  • Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Glasses And The New Glassholes

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  • An open source smart glasses platform would be a much better direction.

    But that only provides security assurances for the wearer of the glasses. Anyone else interacting with them doesn’t know how they are configured, and what is being recorded and/or shared.

  • Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Glasses And The New Glassholes

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  • The core technology is impressive, and has legitimate use cases.

    But that doesn’t outweigh the enormous privacy concerns these devices raise. They aren’t being angled as an accessory for specific activities, but as everyday wearables. If smart glasses like these became common they would be unavoidable, creating leave of intrusion that’s concerning even without Meta being involved.

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    DWP imposes 'gagging order' on disability experts ahead of PIP review

    inews.co.uk /news/dwp-gagging-order-disability-experts-ahead-pip-review-3919337
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    UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain

    www.theguardian.com /business/2025/sep/15/uk-and-us-line-up-string-of-deals-to-build-modular-nuclear-reactors-in-britain
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    Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

    www.apple.com /newsroom/2025/09/apple-unveils-iphone-17-pro-and-iphone-17-pro-max/
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    NHS hospital league tables revealed - including A&E and operation waiting times

    inews.co.uk /news/nhs-hospital-tables-operation-waiting-times-3905889
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    'Get benefits claimants back to work to boost economy', PM tells new welfare chief

    inews.co.uk /news/politics/get-benefits-claimants-back-work-boost-economy-pm-welfare-3904362
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  • Yup, the UK once again creating a needlessly convoluted and harmful solution to an already solved problem.

    I would laugh if I didn’t live here.

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  • The figures are the averages for the full trial period.

    So it’s possible they were making more queries at the start of the trial, but then mostly stopped when if they found using Copilot was more a hindrance than a help.

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    Home Assistant 2025.9: Features for tiles and automations for miles

    www.home-assistant.io /blog/2025/09/03/release-20259/