Did I Just Talk to a Person?
Over the weekend I had to call a plumbing service. Tenant had a broken toilet, bad timing, the usual Saturday night special. Like most after-hours services, I didn't get connected to a plumber. I got...
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California's 3D Printing Bill Won't Stop Gun Violence, But It Will Create a New Class of Criminals
Earlier this year I wrote about "New York's attempt to mandate filtering software on 3D printers" (https://mgamble.ca/p/new-yorks-3d-printer-bill-wont-stop-ghost-guns-but-it-will-stop-you-from-fixing)...
I Lost My Receiver Remote, So I Built a Smart IR Blaster with an ESP32
I lost the remote for my Yamaha RX-V385 receiver. Not temporarily misplaced it, not left it between couch cushions. Gone. Vanished into whatever dimension claims TV remotes, single socks, and 10mm...
Controlling My Office Light with Natural Language (A Weekend Tinkering Story)
Wtih today being a holiday (Good Friday) and a chance to finally start to tackle my "todo" list around the house I installed a new smart light in my office, an Artika Skyshade I picked up from Costco...
New York's 3D Printer Bill Won't Stop Ghost Guns, But It Will Stop You From Fixing Your Blender
New York is considering a budget bill (S.9005/A.10005) that would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include "blocking technology" that scans every print file through a "firearms blueprint...
Embracing a New Era: Introducing Collaborative Intelligence by Int13
Today marks a significant milestone in my professional journey, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all. After decades of pioneering voice and cloud solutions, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new venture: Collaborative Intelligence. This isn’t just a rebranding; it’s the be