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Show HN: Simo.io – Security-first wired open-source Smart Home System for pros

I’ve spent the last 6 years building SIMO.io, a security-first, wired, open-source smart home system for professional installations (full-stack hardware + software).The hub is a small Ubuntu Server box running a Django/Python stack (PostgreSQL, Redis, Supervisor, etc.). It sits on-prem by design, on a UPS with the router and PoE switch. Nightly LVM/Borg backups go to removable media; recovery is a bare-metal restore, not a cloud dance.The backbone is Ethernet/PoE. Panels are DIN-r

Explaining Christmas to developers as a system architecture story

An architect who also wears the developer, maintenance, and support hats decides to build a system.He creates an OS with rules, constraints, and fail-safes. He checks the code. Everything looks good.He adds multiple types of AI. Some behave as intended, but a few start acting like bugs in the system. He sends the corrupted code to the recycle bin.He then creates a new kind of hardware, something like a self-replicating robot modeled after himself, with a special piece of software that feels clos

Revolutionizing Lighting: How Smart LEDs Are Transforming Homes and Businesses

The future of lighting is here—and it's not just about brightness. With the rise of smart LED technology, we've seen a massive shift toward energy efficiency, customization, and even integration with home automation systems.For instance, addressable LED strips are a game-changer, allowing precise control over each segment of light for personalized ambiance. Whether you're setting the mood with colors, syncing with music, or automating lighting schedules, the possibilities are endl

Show HN: DailyGame.online – a minimal daily puzzle arcade built with GPT-5.2

Hi HN — I owned the domain dailygame.online and wanted to build something small that could eventually make money, but I didn’t have a clear idea at first. Around the same time GPT-5.2 came out, so I treated this as an experiment: can I ship a playable “daily games” site quickly if I use GPT-5.2 as a pair programmer?I started by giving one strict constraint: no flashy UI. The homepage should be a tiny centered box (ASCII/terminal-like) listing “Today’s Daily Games”.Then I had GPT-5.2 impleme

Show HN: Built a Global Dating App in 100 Days Using Cursor ($20/Mo)

I'm an iOS developer with 20+ years of experience (since iPhone 3GS era). Using Cursor Pro at $20/month, I solo-developed and launched a global dating app on both App Store and Google Play in 100 days.THE APPWeConnect - 18 language support with real-time translation- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weconnect-cultural-exchange/id...- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abus.wecon...- Website: http

The No BS Phone

The NO BS PhoneSomeone please make it4G LTE capable Long battery life Camera All persistent storage to SD card Ruggedized Simple modern fully capable web browser based user interface Calculator GPS SMS/MMS Ruggedized Text notepad Calendar email client No APS Terminal/ssh clientI hate Android -example: why does Android have half a dozen+ volume controls.I want something if I want to hear my phone I turn it UP. If I don't I turn it down or mute it.I don't want to be locked i

Show HN: Guftaguu – Anonymous Chat and Real-Time Games (No Login Required)

I built an anonymous real-time chat app (think modern Omegle) from scratch — plus a bunch of built-in multiplayer mini-games — just because I thought it would be fun. Try it here: https://guftaguu.vercel.appWhat it does• Anonymous chat: Instantly pair with a stranger and start talking. No account, no history — everything disappears when you leave.• Play games together: If the conversation gets awkward (or you just want chaos), you can jump into:Tic-Tac-ToeConnect 4Rock–Paper–ScissorsDo

Show HN: CatalystAlert V2 – Added ML pred to my free biotech catalyst tracker

A week ago I posted CatalystAlert here and someone asked about the AI version. It's done.*What's new in V2:*1. *ML Impact Predictor* (XGBoost) - Trained on 448 historical catalyst patterns (2015-2025) - Direction accuracy: 76.67% - Magnitude MAE: 3.09% - Top features: catalyst_type (0.649), price_momentum_30d (0.149), volatility_30d (0.110)2. *Likelihood of Approval (LOA) scores* - Random Forest model - Based on phase, indication, company track record3. *Optimal Entr

How You Can Get The Viral Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor Style at Home

With the viral Ralph Lauren Christmas decor style resonating with the home design trends for the season, here’s how you can ...

The Nostalgic Christmas Decor Southerners Won't Let Go

From Department 56 to Dickens Village, ceramic Christmas villages remain a beloved Southern holiday tradition. Discover why ...

5 ’80s Home Décor Trends You Completely Forgot About

The 1980s had a style all its own when it came to home décor, filled with bold colors, unique shapes, and some design choices ...

Simple DIY Christmas decor ideas for a warm, festive home

As the festive period gains momentum, practical, creative solutions are emerging for those aiming to transform home interiors ...

15 Things Your Home Decor Reveals About Your Personality

When you get dressed in the morning, your outfit can reveal a lot about not only your personality but your current mood and your plans for the day. Your home, however, is a more consistent reflection ...

Home Depot Decor Days sale is here: Save up to 50% on fall decor, furniture and more

Home Depot is always bound to have a great sale happening at any given moment. So I’m happy to report that the retailer’s annual Decor Days sale, which runs from Sept. 18-22, is finally here. While ...

Bethenny Frankel Dunks on Home Decor Critics, Shares Just How Much She’s Made from Her ‘Wayfair’ Style

Bethenny Frankel's real estate investments have been really successful; she says her decor choices factored into that success ...

Home Decor & Christmas Gifts For Everyone On Your List

When it comes to decorating our homes for the holidays or looking for gifts for loved ones, the spot that never disappoints ...

The Home Depot’s Christmas decor deals offer savings up to 50% off

Big discounts on trees, wreaths, and lights make this one of the most affordable times to get your home holiday-ready.

Costco’s $19 Throw Blanket Is Incredibly Cozy, Plus 12 More Home Deals

Costco shoppers can find unbeatable home deals this month at their favorite wholesale retailer, from blankets and candles to ...

Marshall Drops Its Home Speaker Back to Black Friday Pricing After Sellout, Another Clearance Round for Christmas

Head over to Amazon to get the Marshall Acton III Bluetooth Home Speaker for just $180, reduced from its usual price of $300.

‘Home Alone' house then and now images draw criticism on social media as holidays near

It's the most wonderful time of the year for the iconic "Home Alone" house, but movie lovers looking to get a glimpse at the Winnetka home are surprised.