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Feedback Hoopla

• Employers Want JavaScript Developers Want Python

• Red Hate Acquires CoreOS

  • TechSNAP Episode 353: Too Many Containers

• Google Pixel Team is Now Part of Google

Chris’s Linux Desktop Challenge

Anyone up for a Plasma desktop challenge for the next week?

I'm installing @KdeNeon on all my systems for the next week: https://t.co/ya2tGeMQxu

Maybe some of you will try it along with me, and send me your updates as you go? Also here's my current setup: pic.twitter.com/lVLf3x4l3U

— Chris Fisher (@ChrisLAS) February 4, 2018

KDE neon

Mike Returns the New Dell

• How will this world long international-nightmare ever end?

Go Go Greenfield

• Is greenfield always better?
• What are the challenges of starting a greenfield project?
• How do you chose technologies and methodologies?
• Testing upfront? As you go? Not at all….

Tool Pick

• Base 16

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El Hoop

Windows Mobile is Offically Dead

We have tried VERY HARD to incent app devs. Paid money.. wrote apps 4 them.. but volume of users is too low for most companies to invest. https://t.co/ePsySxR3LB

— Joe Belfiore (@joebelfiore) October 8, 2017

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will receive OS and security updates for a minimum of three years – GSMArena.com news

Google says it will update the new generation Pixels for three years at a minimum. That is for both OS and security updates.

iOS 11’s Misleading “Off-ish” Setting for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is Bad for User Security

What actually happens in iOS 11 when you toggle your quick settings to “off” is that the phone will disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and some devices, but remain on for Apple services. Location Services is still enabled, Apple devices (like Apple Watch and Pencil) stay connected, and services such as Handoff and Instant Hotspot stay on.

Mike Misses the Boat on HomeKit, Chris Tries to Save Him

Apple HomeKit devices are suddenly booming

In June, Apple announced software-based authentication for HomeKit. Prior to that, it required hardware-based authentication whereby every company making HomeKit products had to include an Apple-approved authentication chip.

HomeKit | 9to5Mac

Along with several other new APIs for developers, Apple announced HomeKit in June 2014 which allows all home automation accessories/devices to work together in harmony with iOS. The new API will allow home automation developers to centralize all home automation without needing separate apps to access each device’s specific features. These devices include locks, lights, cameras, doors, thermostats, plugs, switches, and more.

HomeKit – Apple Developer

Whether you’re a smart home enthusiast, app developer, or manufacturer, learn how to use HomeKit to create apps and accessories for the home.

Home Assistant

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform running on Python 3. Track and control all devices at home and automate control. Perfect to run on a Raspberry Pi.

• Homebridge plugin for Home Assistant

Control your accessories from Home Assistant with
Siri and HomeKit. Set it up and poof, all of your supported accessories will be
instantly controllable via Siri.

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