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    Home Assistant renames its cloud service, blasting Big Tech●Big Tech ruined the cloud, so we're renaming oursYhnTechnology2121 h ago

    Home Assistant, the open-source smart home platform, announced it is renaming its cloud offering, arguing that major technology companies have degraded what 'cloud' means through lock-in and subscription models. The company says the new name reflects its approach: a lightweight remote service for an already local-first system, not a dependency. Readers are debating whether the criticism of Big Tech cloud practices is fair and what the change means in practice.

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    Most Americans want to age in their own homes▼Personal Finance: Most Americans want to remain home as they age✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance1 h ago

    A personal finance column argues that most Americans prefer to stay in their own homes as they get older rather than move to assisted living or nursing facilities. The piece highlights the financial planning involved in aging in place, from home modifications to long-term care costs, a topic gaining urgency as the US population grows older.

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    Hello Robot wins $3 million grant for elder care robot▼Hello Robot awarded $3 million to develop Stretch robot for elder care✉newsTechnologyRobotics59 min ago

    Hello Robot has been awarded $3 million to develop its Stretch robot for elder care applications. Stretch is a lightweight, mobile manipulator robot designed to assist in home environments, and the funding will support adapting the technology to help older adults with daily tasks and independent living.

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    OSF Peru hospital adds robotic-assisted surgical technology▼Robotic-assisted surgical technology now at OSF Peru✉newsTechnology16 h ago

    OSF HealthCare's hospital in Peru has introduced robotic-assisted surgical technology, expanding advanced surgical options for patients in the Illinois Valley region. The system allows surgeons to perform procedures with greater precision and smaller incisions. The announcement is drawing attention locally as residents learn which procedures the technology will support and what it means for access to care close to home.

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    Gov. Mills urges Congress to fund home heating assistance▼Gov. Mills calls on Congress for additional funding for home heating assistance✉newsWorldUS Politics19 h ago

    Maine Governor Janet Mills is calling on Congress to approve additional funding for home heating assistance, pressing federal lawmakers to send more money to help residents cover heating costs. The appeal comes as households in Maine, one of the coldest and most heating-dependent states in the country, face high energy bills heading into the colder months.

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    Meta Muse Gadgets Opens AI Agent to DIY Hardware●Meta Muse Gadgets Opens the AI Agent to DIY Hardware, With a Free Home Link for US Subscribers✉newsTechnologyGadgets23 h ago

    Meta's Muse Gadgets initiative is extending its AI agent to do-it-yourself hardware, letting users connect the assistant to third-party devices they build or modify themselves. The company is also offering a free Home Link to subscribers in the United States, lowering the entry barrier for smart home setups. Coverage so far focuses on the openness angle and what it means for DIY gadget makers and the smart home market.

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