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Episode 533 - Alien Lamps

July 4, 2025

On this week's show: Rogers brings Wi-Fi 7 to Canada while in the US, a Senate bill could take it away, Ring adds AI video descriptions, and Gentex wants to keep your home safe with a smarter smoke alarm. Ubiquiti drops new dome cams, and SwitchBot teams up with Home Assistant. Plus, project updates, a pick of the week, and so much more!

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July 4th and Canada Day

Show Notes

  • HomeTech Headlines
    • Rogers announces it’s bringing Wi-Fi 7 to Canada - MobileSyrup
    • Senate bill could significantly reduce capacity of the 6GHz band, potentially affecting next-gen WiFI - The Verge
    • Canada orders Hikvision to cease local operations - Toronto Sun
    • Comcast’s Xfinity plans in the Northeast are getting unlimited data - The Verge
    • Ring announces AI-powered video descriptions for its cameras and doorbells - The Verge
    • Introducing Next-Gen Dome Cameras - Ubiquiti Newsletter
    • Place Smart Smoke & CO Alarm: Gentex's New Home Safety System Set for Release - The Verge
    • Govee Launch Three New Smart Lamps w/ Matter - HomeKit News
    • SwitchBot joins Works with Home Assistant - Home Assistant Blog
  • Pick of the Week: Mower Gate - Reddit
  • Vibe coding - Wikipedia
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