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5 Bluetooth ESP32 projects for this weekend (May 15 – 17) Bluetooth ESP32 Home Assistant Single-Board Computers Speakers Technology 5 Bluetooth ESP32 projects for this weekend (May 15 – 17) Tim Brookes May 15, 2026 Bluetooth isn't dead yet. Read More Read more about 5 Bluetooth ESP32 projects for this weekend (May 15 – 17)
Here’s why everyone is mad at Bambu Lab (again) 3D Printing Bambu Lab Open Source Technology Here’s why everyone is mad at Bambu Lab (again) Tim Brookes May 15, 2026 The Nintendo of 3D printing. Read More Read more about Here’s why everyone is mad at Bambu Lab (again)
What’s the deal with the Open Home Foundation, owners of Home Assistant? Home Assistant Open Source Smart Home Technology What’s the deal with the Open Home Foundation, owners of Home Assistant? Tim Brookes May 14, 2026 The reason your smart home is safe. Read More Read more about What’s the deal with the Open Home Foundation, owners of Home Assistant?
A “signal light” is what my Home Assistant smart home was missing all along automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology A “signal light” is what my Home Assistant smart home was missing all along Tim Brookes May 14, 2026 It’s like a traffic light for your home. Read More Read more about A “signal light” is what my Home Assistant smart home was missing all along
A smart thermostat won’t lower your summer energy bill, but this smart device will automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology A smart thermostat won’t lower your summer energy bill, but this smart device will Tim Brookes May 13, 2026 Blind ambition. Read More Read more about A smart thermostat won’t lower your summer energy bill, but this smart device will