Topic: interoperability issues
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I Vibe-Coded My Overcomplicated Smart Home With Claude
The author, a smart home reviewer, faced significant frustration due to a chaotic ecosystem of over a dozen incompatible brands and platforms, which prompted an experiment to unify control using AI. By integrating the AI assistant Claude with the open-source platform Home Assistant, the author wa...
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Chamberlain Locks Out Smart Home Garage Door Integrations Again
Chamberlain Group's new Security+ 3.0 platform blocks third-party integrations, forcing users into its ad-filled MyQ ecosystem and paid partner subscriptions. The company cites enhanced security and modernization, but critics view the move as a vendor lock-in strategy that renders previous commun...
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AI's Hidden Consequences: The Systemic Risks We Ignore
Rapid technological adoption often leads to hidden long-term costs, as seen in the U.S. healthcare system's struggle with poorly designed electronic health records (EHRs), which caused burnout, data breaches, and medical errors. AI deployment is repeating similar mistakes, with potential mass job...
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