705: Relentless in a Gentle Way
Summary
Casey Liss considers adopting Home Assistant to automate his new Daikin HVAC system, seeking advice on hardware and integration with HomeKit. The hosts then discuss listener feedback on OpenAI hardware rumors, Apple’s tightened security on multiple accounts per phone number, and recent iPhone trade-in value increases. Finally, Marco Arment announces his new reminder app, Unforgetful, designed to help users with ADHD by ensuring persistent notifications for all tasks.
Topics discussed
Home Assistant and HVAC system integration challenges
Mac backups, Time Capsule, and Apple ID phone number limits
Launch of Unforgetful: A focused reminder app with dictation
Claude AI watermarking, randomness, and determinism debate
Selling a VW Golf R and buying a used BMW i4 electric vehicle
Kids' phone usage, notifications, and TikTok screenshot culture
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