Kindle as a smart device, Changelog on Mastodon, GPT-3 up in your CLI, no arch better than bad arch & Mish Manners

Kindle Setup

The idea of transforming a $30 Kindle into a smart home device is gaining traction. Jerod Santo highlights how traditional devices like cameras and calculators have converged into smartphones, but notes that phones aren't ideal for ambient data display due to their intrusive nature 1. Instead, using a Kindle mounted on the wall offers a less intrusive way to access notifications and updates without the constant interruptions of a smartphone.

A phone isn't actually great for this kind of ambient awareness.

--- Jerod Santo

This setup allows users to glance at information without engaging fully, providing a balance between accessibility and distraction 1.

   

NFC Uses

NFC technology is revolutionizing smart home security and automation. Mish Manners explains how NFC chips can be programmed to perform specific actions, such as opening a website or controlling smart home devices 2. These chips can enhance security by replacing traditional garage door openers with biometric-locked NFC systems, reducing the risk of unauthorized access 3.

What they're meant to do, though, is put essentially programmability into the real world that you control and can lock.

--- Adam Stacoviak

This technology allows for personalized automation, enabling users to control various household functions with ease 3.