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I guess to me, it isn't strange that something like that could break (I see that all the time). It is that they broke something as essential as search, and didn't immediately rollback whatever changes they pushed out. Unless it has been a gradual / over-time issue, that has gotten worse? I only remember it working properly one day, then being unusable the next though.

I don't really understand how such a widely used site can break a core functionally (like search), and not know how to fix it? Crazy to me...

Caused me to check out StoryGraph, and it seems pretty nice, or at least the core functionally works well 😂. There are some strange UX choices with how Friends / Follow functions and they are also lacking an API for 3rd party integration. Solid alternative though, especially with the ability to import from GR.

Sounds like what you want is some form of webhooks that your customers can sign up for, that will send out when the reports are complete.

There are quite a few ways to do that. One I've looked at recently is Convoy, for setting up a user-facing webhook Dashboard -

https://getconvoy.io/

By using webhooks for delivery, then your actual configuration / viewing of schedules just becomes standard API calls.

I've also never had a Fridge do this (even this one that had gone through multiple power outages).

This one does have a function to toggle off cooling on the front controls, why you'd ever want to do that, not sure... My assumption is something happened during power outage to affect the "brains" of the Fridge, but no idea really.

Yeap, I put it in the actual Fridge, signal seems fine for Bluetooth at least!

Yeah I'm not sure if I just went in with low expectations, but really great so far!

How many hours do you think you had to play to unlock the 10 player raids? That sounds pretty awesome!

I've been giving Exoprimal a try (free on GamePass). It's actually a really fun mix of PvE and PvP so far! The story is hilariously strange as well. Not sure I'd think it's worth $60, but for free it's been a blast!

If you already have ESPHome and Bluetooth proxies setup, the Govee sensors should be auto discovered by Home Assistant as soon as you put the batteries in!

It is the Govee Bluetooth integration, I was actually amazed how simple the setup was. Didn't even have to install the Govee app. Definitely give them a try, the price is right!

We've had quite a few temporary power outages before and there's been no issue when it comes back up. I still have no idea what happened this time. Like I said, even power cycling it again was what "fixed" it (at least for now).

You could then call a friend or family member and ask them to check on it.

This is exactly what I had in mind.

Fridge is probably one of the few things I'm hesitant to put on a smart outlet, just because chance of something going wrong with it.

Only thing I'd worry about is maybe one in the basement, behind closed door, and being asleep in 2nd flood bedroom?

Guess it would just depend how light of sleeper you are though.

Water sensors are the big one for me! I have a mixture of old SmartThings ones, and cheap ThirdReality branded ones (that seem to work fine still!)

I definitely have the water sensors covered, even have a water shut-off valve tied to them (that's the one I'm most paranoid about).

Interesting idea w/ the smoke alarm 'relay'. I have some echo dots, that in theory are supposed to pick up smoke alarm sounds when in 'guard' mode. The water sensors I have throughout the house also have temperature sensors (and I have others from ecobee), I have those send an alert if they ever get way too hot or too cold, and announce that over speakers. In theory that could also help with detection of fires or failed HVAC, etc..

These are the ones I got, just because they are only $9 each, with a display as well. Each one has 2x AAA battery, so I'd expect they'll last quite a while. HA also reports on battery level - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0872X4H4J

They are bluetooth, but I already had an ESP32 for other sensors. Seems to work great w/ Home Assistant / ESPHome so far!

If anyone has other suggestions for possible 'blind spots' like this, appreciate it!

I've been buying a lot of this one brand of Frozen Yogurt lately. They make a bunch of different items (Sandwiches, bars, etc.) Honestly to me tastes about as good as any ice cream, but way less calories... Might be a little less sweet, but I'm ok with that tradeoff!

Love the swipe actions! This might already be planned, but one thing I've seen with other Apps is haptic feedback during swipe, as you go from no action to action #1 to action #2.

Keep up the great updates!

Here's another one (with people for scale) at Tuolumne Grove near Yosemite Valley.

Interesting article, thanks for sharing!

I've run a (nowhere near as popular) public API for just about 10 years now. Definitely relate to the bit where he mentions people simply retrying the same request when they get an error. 😂

I get a lot of students using the API for learning projects, which is great! But it also means my rate limiting is more often protecting my server from accidental infinite loops, rather than anything purposely abusive.

It's a fantastic game! Since it requires co-op to play, one neat thing the dev did was require only one person to own a copy (you friend can play free).

They did you with their previous game, A Way Out, as well. That one was also great!