July 2025 - Another UI Refresh! So much new hardware and another security issue

This ‘fatter than usual’ episode covers the exciting changes from the past two months. We dive into headlines including the preview release of Meshtastic 2.7, new hardware announcements, and insights from the official Meshtastic YouTube channel. Important security updates involve the use of private keys, while major firmware updates include support for new hardware and sensors. We also discuss new projects, articles, and events, such as the upcoming Open Source 2025. Stay tuned for a comprehensive roundup of all things Meshtastic!

All Links for all topics: https://votme.sh/@voiceofthemesh/episodes/jul-2025

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Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview
• 00:38 Headline News: Meshtastic 2.7 Firmware Preview
• 01:49 Repurposing LoRa Mining Hardware
• 03:02 Security Issue with Private Keys
• 03:56 Interviews on the Official Meshtastic YouTube Channel
• 05:56 Firmware Updates: April to July
• 09:47 New Hardware 
• 18:16 Meshtastic in the News and Community
• 28:55 Future Events and Conclusion

Links

• Meshtastic 2.7 Preview - Meshtastic Blog
• A major solution to a miner problem - Meshtastic Blog
• Firmware 2.6.11 is out - By Meshtastic.or on BSky
• In the Network: Interview with Ken Yu - CEO of RAKwireless - Meshtastic YouTube
• In the Network: Interview with Eric Pan - CEO of Seeed Studio - Meshtastic YouTube
• Update on Meshtastic Solutions! - Meshtastic YouTube
• Heltec MeshPocket
• Seeed Wio Tracker L1
• Heltec MeshSolar
• Heltec MeshTower
• Elecrow CrowPanel
• The text network for the end of the world - Wired.com
• Hamvention Floor Walk 2025 - KM4ACK on YouTube
• INSIDE the SPEC5 Booth at Hamvention 2025! Meshtastic, Trekker Delta & More! -  r/Meshtastic
• Shout out to the Meshtastic dev team - Hamvention firmware - HamShack TV on YouTube
• Random Meshtastic Projects - Flying, Silos, and Heltec Review - saveitforparts on YouTube
• T-Deck Pro now works! - r/Meshtastic
• OpenEmbed’s MeshWalkie Is a Meshstastic-Compatible Replacement Brain for the Quansheng UV-K6 - Hackster
• How to Send Audio with Meshtastic - Adrelien
• Citizen-Assisted Wildfire Detection & Prevention System - Devpost
• OpenSauce 2025