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To repeat my comment over on !technology@lemmy.world, "open-sources" isn't really the right term here, as the source code that runs the speakers isn't being released. This is just releasing API documentation to let software interact with the speakers.
I appreciate you pointing that out! The move is pro-consumer and should be commended for that, but it’s important to use the correct terminology.
That’s still a pretty big win. It means the interoperability and control via external means is preserved. It can be localized as well and prevents it from becoming e-waste as quickly.
I wish more devices would do that EOL. I don’t need to know how it works internally, but as long as I can still use it when it’s cloud based service shuts down is amazing.