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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 25/04/2026

The unconference and lightning talk boards are filling up at #OggCamp today

flip chart with post it notes for lightning talks, and whiteboard with a scheduling grid for the unconference

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 01/02/2026

It's still before 10:00 on the Sunday after party night at #FOSDEM and the #EUPolicy room is on its second talk and very busy.

General view of a large lecture theatre. All rows are occupied and a panel of three speakers is in progress.

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 31/01/2026

Air quality in my current location at #FOSDEM

Aranet4 Air quality Meter showing 2376 ppm of CO2 and indicating "red"

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 29/01/2026

Roberto Di Cosmo & @zacchiro just received an #EOSAwards26 for @swheritage - congratulations to them, very proud to be part of their team!

Roberto and Zach at a podium on sage at the Awards

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 29/01/2026

Here's @bagder getting the #EOSAwards26 started at the magnificent Solvay Library in Brussels.

Daniel Stenberg at a podium for the European Open Source Awards

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 28/01/2026

Today's digital #sovereignty data point, courtesy of #SWH2026. This chart shows who is hosting French research projects but I've no doubt it is representative of other sectors.

Pie chart showing 70% of French academic software collaboration is hosted at GitHub.

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 30/10/2025

And of course they have no open options

belkin Products
We are sorry, but no results were found for: "Home Assistant"
Did you mean: home

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 30/10/2025

Belkin has decided to brick a bunch of smart devices their customers thought they owned.

Hi there,

We're sending a reminder that support for select Wemo products will
end on January 31, 2026. After this date, the Wemo app and cloud-
based features such as remote access and voice assistant integrations
will no longer be available.

We know many of you have relied on Wemo devices for years, and
we're truly sorry this may affect your setup. To help minimize
disruption, several Wemo products will still function locally through
Apple HomeKit.

Products that will continue to work through Apple HomeKit:
Wemo Smart Light Switch 3-Way (WLS0403, WLS0503)

Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch with Dimmer (WDS060)

Wemo Smart Light Switch (WLS040)

Wemo HomeKit Bridge (F7C064)

Wemo Dimmer Light Switch (F7C059)

Wemo Mini Plugin Switch (F7C063)

Wemo Outdoor Plug (WSP090)

Wemo Mini Smart Plug (WSP080)

Wemo Stage Smart Scene Controller (WSC010)

Wemo Smart Plug with Thread (WSP100)

Wemo Smart Video Doorbell (WDC010)

Ifyour products still under warranty on or after January 31, 2026, you
may be eligible for a partial refund.

We understand this is a letdown, especially if you've relied on Wemo
in your daily routine. Reliability and trust have always been central to
Belkin, and we recognize that this transition may not reflect the
experience you've come to expect from us. We are genuinely sorry for
the disruption.

With appreciation,

Belkin Customer Service

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 11/10/2025

Parking on pavements is sociopathic. Parking in cycle lanes is sociopathic. Parking in front of traffic lights is sociopathic. Obstructing a bus route is sociopathic. So this Comax driver in #Southampton can be proud to be top of the high-score table.

White van marked "Comax", phone number 01202 684111, is parked fully across a pavement at a busy road junction leavinf only enough room for an able-bodied slim person to squeeze past, outer wheels parked on the road edge of a cycle lane, blocking sight of traffic lights.

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Simon Phipps @meshed.cloud · 18/03/2025

As an example, the people who create the #ODF #standard have to crowdfund to get a professional editor to make the standard ready for publication, while national standards bodies like BSI charge nearly £1000 per copy for the published standard. None of that […] [Original post on meshed.cloud]

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