Nice move from the home assistant people. Such open and privacy respecting hardware is needed.

Definitely this, I think people are very much overdoing the smart home thing. I far prefer something not too "smart" in this space.

Interesting research on how relying on digital systems reshape our memory and our perception of our own abilities.

Looks like a nice resource for home automation. Sending SMS is indeed a nice and simple notification system.

Feels like loosing agency in your own home... definitely not for me...