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jvm156 said:

I dunno about anyone else, but I have never in my life wanted my thermostat to adjust itself. My Ecobee does it every so often and it's annoying as hell. What I like about home kit it I have automatons set for when I arrive or leave home or go to bed that adjust the temp accordingly. I don't want to be siting at home and suddenly sweating and find the thing has set itself to 76

If you're sitting at home and the temp randomly jumps to 76, then it's either programmed wrong or not working right. This is building on what is already in HomeKit, but will adjust before you get home instead of on a random schedule or *after* you actually get home. The temp will be ready by the time you're there. And the other changes are listed as *small* adjustments when it's more expensive or less clean. It will of course by optional for users but those can use it if they want.

cpsro said:

Never heard of xBloom before, so had to look it up. As a highly satisfied AeroPress user for over a decade, AeroPress seems much more environmentally responsible, much cheaper to use, and more customizable than xBloom, while being portable and having a far lower barrier to entry.

I love AeroPress for sure. it's extremely popular for a reason! I have a Fellow French press that I use and take with me xBloom is super environmentally friendly though. No metal or plastic pods. You only have an easily compostable coffee filter. Which, FWIW, I toss in my Lomi and it gets used in the garden each spring!

StephaneB said:

All that woke sillyness is sickening. And then the Americans wonder why the rest of the world think they are stupid.

Did they change their name? Is this the same as Burkley?

DavidIce said:

The problem with both the Nomad and Sandmarc is that they don’t taper / curve like the Apple band. Why would any take the time to design something that looks like it doesn’t belong on the watch. IMHO, they both totally miss the mark. The 4.5 rating should be a 3 at best.

I can't speak for Sandmarc, but Nomad is *known* for the robust lugs. That is their specific style and started with their original rugged band that had oversized lugs with the rubber strap. It gave the watch a different appearance that was boxier than what Apple was doing and a way to differentiate itself. Personally, I like that look and why I've worn so many Nomad bands over the years.

You don't have to like that style, but I do know it was a purposeful design choice that many of the brand's fans like. Me included. I think it looks great on the watch and was designed perfectly to complement it. 

eman223 said:

Sounds like they are still in talks with a buyer according to the article...👍👍

Deal is closed. That’s whats been shaking out the last several weeks as the deal finalized