Consumer electronics

So yesterday I migrated from my old RPI 4 setup to an Intel NUC setup - and I regret it

So it took like maybe an hour to do the upgrade, and everything was working flawlessly again. I was worried some of the more secure connectivities (e.g. Hue, ZWave, etc) might have had trouble migrating, but no issues at all.

But then I started it up... And it can support new add-ons! To start, I could run a Thread server now and everything from the Year of the Voice is now able to run on my HA, so I spent the night configuring new things. Then, just before sleep I decided that, since I now had an extra RPI, I must turn it into a thread border router + voice satellite... And of course if I'm doing one, I should use the extra RPI I had sitting around too, and do the same for my new HA NUC itself

So now after buying the mini computer, 4 mics, 3 SkyConnect USB dongles, and a new RPI case, I'm out $400 and have to cancel all my plans for next week so I can work on HA! This isn't what I signed up for!

This is a rant lol

Very long story short, our car was broken into last week while my husband and I were at the gym. (Lifetime Fitness in The Woodlands, TX) They broke the drivers side door and they stole my LV purse (the first one my husband ever bought me, it’s been my “everyday” purse for the past 6 years), my husbands wallet, and other miscellaneous items along with our peace of mind. I've been looking for my kindle, and then realized it was IN MY BAG THAT WAS STOLEN. And now it's gone forever.

It was a champagne gold 32gb Oasis, it was my very first kindle I received for Mother's Day three years ago and I'm absolutely heartbroken and livid that it's gone. I finished my pity party earlier today, and decided to be an adult and buy a new one.

AND NOW I SEE THAT ITS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

There isn’t even a new/better version. It’s just GONE. Amazon has an “international version” but it won't ship to the US. I have the scribe, and it's great but it's not the best to carry around 24/7, and it’s just large. I’ve been looking on eBay and I can’t find the same thing to replace mine. They’re all 8gb and grey. Which is better than nothing, but still.

And what’s even more insane is that the LV purse I had was also discontinued. Like what are the odds that my two favorite items to use every single day are literally irreplaceable.

Okay, I’m all done 🥲

Kia Ora from New Zealand once again, Vision Pro fans!

3 months ago, I introduced you to Explore POV - my custom-built immersive video app that pushes Vision Pro to its limits. Your response was incredible:

• Hundreds of comments and 100+ emails

• 20,000+ app downloads

• 100,000+ video downloads

• 100+ reviews, averaging 4.7/5 stars

I've been humbled by the incredible feedback, with many users describing Explore POV as some of the best immersive content they've experienced on Vision Pro. While I'm thrilled with these comments, I'll let you be the judge - I simply aim to deliver the highest quality immersive experiences possible.

For newcomers: Explore POV delivers ultra-high resolution (up to 16K!) VR180 immersive videos of breathtaking locations. I personally shoot all footage and developed the app.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce Explore POV V.2 - our biggest update yet!

What's New:

• Stunning 16K content from 8 new countries: Australia, South Pacific islands, France, Norway, Iceland, Greece, Morocco & Switzerland

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• Enhanced UI and options for better experience

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Coming Soon:

• Even more breathtaking destinations (I'm constantly traveling to capture new footage!)

• Behind-the-scenes content showing how we create these immersive experiences

Many of you expressed willingness to support the app in exchange for more content. While Explore POV started as a passion project, the costs of gear, travel, development, and bandwidth have been significant.

Introducing Explore POV Premium

• Access to all new 16K content

• New premium experiences added every week 

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Don't worry - I'm still committed to providing free experiences. Sharing the world's beauty to all in the most immersive way possible remains my primary goal.

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I want to give back to this awesome community. Comment with your dream destination, and next Friday I'll randomly select 5 comments to receive Premium codes. I'll also be sharing more codes then, so everyone has a fair chance.

Whether you're a new user or have been with me from the start, now's the perfect time to dive into Explore POV. Download the app, check out my new content, and let me know what you think! Download here:

Thank you all for your continued support. You're the reason I keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible on Vision Pro.

James - Creator of Explore POV