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    The Velocity of Trust: AI, Code Review, and Open Source

    Posted on August 30, 2026

    AI can write code faster than maintainers can review it. Here is how building an objective benchmark for FAAC solved the trust bottleneck and accelerated open-source collaboration.
    Tags: software open-source

    FAAC 2.0: A Free, Fast AAC Encoder Built for the Edge

    Posted on July 23, 2026

    How constraint-driven engineering for embedded IP camera firmware pushed FAAC to a 2.0 release featuring 100% LGPL licensing, HE-AAC support, and a 116 KB footprint running at 544.9x real-time.
    Tags: software open-source

    QtKeychain: Bringing Secure Password Storage to WebAssembly with Qt6

    Posted on May 8, 2026

    Bringing native, browser-backed secure credential storage to Qt6 WebAssembly apps via QtKeychain and the HTML Bridge.
    Tags: software open-source

    Bridging the Gap: Retrofitting a 1993 Home with UL 217 Smoke Alarms and Home Assistant

    Posted on May 8, 2026

    How I retrofitted a 1993 home with UL 217 9th Edition smoke alarms and integrated them into Home Assistant and Apple HomeKit for critical alerts without cutting into drywall.
    Tags: smart-home hardware

    Integrating the Tuya Smart Valve Controller with ESPHome

    Posted on October 15, 2025

    Build an instant, cloud-free local water shut-off system by flashing a $25 Tuya Smart Valve Controller with OpenBeken and ESPHome for Home Assistant.
    Tags: smart-home hardware
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