This week on the podcast, Noah and Steve discuss automating presence detection in home assistant and chat with Francis Chow about in vehicle operating systems. Other topics include using i3 as a tiling window manager, the benefits of using containers, privacy-conscious streaming, the need for contributors in the jelly fin project, and the right to repair computerized vehicles.
The podcast discusses the BEST way to automate presence detection in home assistant.
The partnership between Red Hat and General Motors aims to develop software-defined vehicles using open source infrastructure.
The In Vehicle Operating System (IVOS) consolidates control units and introduces a platform for faster innovation in the automotive industry.
Deep dives
Raspberry Pi 5 with improved performance and functionality released
The new Raspberry Pi 5 is out and it brings several improvements over its predecessor. Powered by a 64-bit ARM Cortex-A76 processor, it offers faster processing speeds and a more advanced GPU. It also introduces a South Bridge chip for enhanced peripheral performance and functionality, including faster transfer speeds and the ability to connect multiple cameras or displays. The Raspberry Pi 5 is available in both 4GB and 8GB variants and is priced at $60 and $80 respectively.
Red Hat partners with GM to develop software-defined vehicles
Red Hat has announced a partnership with General Motors (GM) to develop software-defined vehicles under GM's end-to-end software system Altify. By leveraging open source infrastructure and operating systems like Linux, the collaboration aims to enable GM to innovate faster and deploy applications and services more efficiently in their vehicles. The partnership demonstrates the growing acceptance of open source development in the automotive industry and the potential for increased collaboration and innovation.
In Vehicle Operating System: Enabling faster innovation in the automotive industry
The In Vehicle Operating System (IVOS) aims to bring modernized software development processes to the automotive industry. By consolidating numerous control units into powerful computers and introducing a platform similar to servers, IVOS enables automakers to innovate faster and make their vehicles more advanced. Red Hat's partnership with General Motors and the increasing adoption of open source principles in the automotive sector signify a shift towards more collaborative and efficient development practices.
Open source and the future of automotive technology
The adoption of open source in the automotive industry is facilitating faster innovation and enabling automakers to keep up with the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Open source software allows for greater collaboration, flexibility, and customization, making it easier for automakers to address industry challenges and meet customer demands. As companies like General Motors open up their proprietary systems and embrace open source principles, the potential for further advancements and cross-industry collaborations is increasing.
The Raspberry Pi 5 and its enhanced features
The newly released Raspberry Pi 5 offers significant improvements over previous models. With a powerful processor, advanced GPU, and enhanced peripheral performance, it delivers faster processing speeds and increased functionality. The inclusion of a South Bridge chip and a PCI Express interface enable improved communication with external peripherals, making the Raspberry Pi 5 an ideal choice for diverse applications. Priced at $60 for the 4GB variant and $80 for the 8GB variant, it provides a cost-effective solution for various computing projects.
This week Noah and Steve dig into the BEST way to automate presence detection in home assistant. We answer your questions, and Francis Chow joins the program to chat about in vehicle operating systems!
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