Don't worry the DAM Pod didn't go anywhere. Mike updates us on the herd, Kevin has a new member to the DAM fam, and Rohit struggles with audio problems.

Summary:

In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss personal life updates, including family milestones, and delve into various tech projects, particularly focusing on the integration of BabyBuddy with Home Assistant. They explore the challenges of using Ansible for automation, innovative solutions for baby monitoring, and the implications of data privacy in the age of smart devices. The discussion also touches on network security, the management of tech infrastructure, and the future of AI and consumer technology, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control over personal data and the evolving landscape of technology.

DAM Discord - https://discord.gg/9dGfBkTt

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baby buddy - https://gitea.damconsulting.llc/DAM/ts-babybuddy

samsung tv policy - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31296188

graphene os - https://x.com/GrapheneOS/status/1933180563059576902

fog project - https://fogproject.org/

In this conversation, Rohit Arora and the host discuss the evolution of home labs, networking, and the integration of AI into personal projects. They explore the challenges and innovations in AI workflows, emphasizing the importance of data privacy and ownership in the age of AI. The discussion also touches on the future of AI in everyday life and the potential for self-hosted solutions to empower users.

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While struggling to get through problems ranging from crashing recording software and late amazon packages, Mike and Kevin manage to talk about:

• Social media management tools with Postiz taking the lead.
• Initial reactions to Brave's Web3 announcement.
• An update on herd and previous topics.
• Some tips for beginners and up
• Some more of what to expect.

In the inaugural episode of the DAM Software Podcast, hosts Kevin Riordan and Mike McGuire delve into the world of digital asset management, networking, and self-hosting. They discuss the revolutionary impact of Tailscale and WireGuard on networking, the challenges and benefits of integrating Home Assistant, and the innovative uses of NFC technology in daily life. The conversation also touches on market research regarding SaaS spending, the importance of data ownership, and the future trends in digital asset management. The episode concludes with a look ahead at future topics and software solutions to explore.

Takeaways:

• The DAM Software Podcast focuses on digital asset management and self-hosting.
• Tailscale and WireGuard are revolutionizing networking.
• Home Assistant integration can present challenges but offers significant benefits.
• NFC tags can enhance automation in daily life.
• Innovative uses of NFC technology can simplify tasks.
• Market research reveals insights into SaaS spending.
• Self-hosting provides control over digital services.
• TeslaMate offers valuable data tracking for Tesla owners.
• Data ownership is crucial in the digital age.
• Future trends in digital asset management will shape the industry.

Links:

• DAM Website
• DAM Repo