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Unboxing my secret robot addiction - part 1

Robots & Startups • 59 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Robots Crowdfunding 3D Printing Internet of Things
  1. The author has a long-standing interest in robots and technology, which began with building model rockets and circuits from a young age.
  2. Crowdfunding has played a significant role in supporting the author's robot addiction, allowing them to back various interesting robot campaigns over the years.
  3. Reflecting on impulsive robot purchases and considering cognitive behavioral therapies to manage the fascination for robots, showcasing the struggle of maintaining control over a growing collection.

Customers Revolt After Arlo Announces Premature End of Life for Cameras - Week in Repair

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Security Internet of Things Legislation Repair
  1. Companies facing backlash for prematurely ending support for products is becoming a common trend in the tech industry, leaving consumers frustrated and stranded.
  2. There is a growing movement advocating for the 'right to repair' which includes legislation efforts in various states and countries to empower consumers to fix their own devices.
  3. The trend of internet-connected devices reaching 'end of life' stages, with limited support and updates, highlights the potential waste and security risks associated with smart products.

Why I don't like (some) smart devices

Fulton’s ramblings • 19 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Smart Devices Consumer Tech Internet of Things Tech Trends Data Privacy
  1. Smart devices with practical uses enhance lives, like doorbells or thermostats.
  2. Be cautious of useless smart features that can lead to unnecessary data collection.
  3. Companies are adding non-essential smart features to products to charge extra and surveil users; consumers can push back by being selective in purchases and expressing opinions.

Fight to Repair Daily: August 26, 2022

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 26 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Repair Tech industry Right-to-repair Internet of Things
  1. Apple's self-repair expansion for Macbooks has faced criticism for making repairs seem less accessible and more complicated.
  2. The 'Right to Repair' movement is gaining traction, but manufacturers still have control over device repairs, particularly in the realm of IoT products.
  3. Appliance giant Beko is offering a 10-year parts warranty to promote repair over repurchasing, aligning with the EU's Right to Repair laws.

About Fight to Repair Weekly

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 30 Dec 20
🕹 Technology Repair Cybersecurity Internet of Things Digital Rights Sustainability
  1. Repair journalism is not adequately covering the right to repair, though the topic deserves more attention and focus.
  2. The battle for a digital right to repair encompasses issues beyond just fixing broken devices, touching on areas like environmental sustainability, market consolidation, and digital rights.
  3. The Fight to Repair Weekly newsletter aims to delve deeper into the significant, overarching themes related to the right to repair, bridging the gap in media coverage and exploring the broader implications of repair rights.
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The Right to Repair on the Hacker Mind Podcast

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 21
🕹 Technology Repair Podcast Internet of Things Legislation Information Security
  1. The interview on The Hacker Mind podcast discussed the importance of the right to repair movement and its potential impact on the future of the Internet of Things.
  2. The conversation highlighted the goals and objectives of the right to repair movement, as well as the role of organizations like SecuRepairs.org in advocating for right to repair legislation.
  3. The podcast episode featured insights from a knowledgeable journalist and author, Robert Vamosi, who has expertise in privacy implications of technology and the risks associated with the Internet of Things.

Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Mobile Blockchain Internet of Things
  1. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) is crucial for secure internet communications like TLS protocols, mobile security, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies.
  2. ECC is efficient and widely utilized in mobile devices for securing transactions and communications due to lower computational power requirements.
  3. ECC plays a significant role in various sectors like government communications, wireless security protocols, and cloud computing due to its high security and efficiency.

We could play this game all damn day

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 14
🕹 Technology Internet of Things Apps Crowdsourcing Artificial Intelligence
  1. The future could involve constant connectivity to everything around us, not just the Internet.
  2. Tinder, a popular hook-up app, faced turmoil when its CEO was fired unexpectedly.
  3. Crowdsourcing and surge pricing intersected when a woman crowdfunded her expensive Uber ride, turning her into an internet sensation.

The Internet of Broken Protocols: Showcase #2

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 16
🕹 Technology Security Encryption Internet of Things Certificates
  1. Devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) do not have easy-to-remember identifiers like domain names, affecting traditional authentication methods.
  2. Weaknesses in IoT protocol designs include lack of cryptographically bound data and forward secrecy, and susceptibility to known attacks like Bleichenbacher attack.
  3. Public key encryption used for authentication in IoT can be exploited through various attacks, highlighting the need for stronger security measures.

Culture & Merging Our Brains With The Internet

The Digital Anthropologist • 0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things Neuroscience Ethics
  1. Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) technologies are advancing with potential benefits like helping those with paralysis or speech limitations.
  2. BCIs will eventually raise ethical questions and impact our sense of identity and relationships with society.
  3. Culture will play a key role in determining the acceptance and adoption of BCI technologies, likely starting with assisting those with physical and mental challenges.

VERSES AI compared to Open AI

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Internet of Things Real-Time Data Spatial Web
  1. Active Inference AI has advantages over LLMs like ChatGPT, including better alignment with human values, real-time data access, reduced cost, and ability to handle novel situations.
  2. Active Inference AI combined with the Spatial Web can act as a nervous system for companies and cities by perceiving real-time data, processing it in a generative model, and making informed decisions to optimize operations.
  3. VERSES AI offers unique capabilities with its Active Inference AI methodology that integrates with the Spatial Web, providing a sophisticated system for monitoring and managing complex systems efficiently.

Why the Spatial Web Demands a New Protocol - Part 1

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Web Development Networking Artificial Intelligence Virtual reality Internet of Things
  1. Technology naturally expands and sophisticates over time, driven by human curiosity and the Law of Accelerating Returns
  2. Computing has evolved through various stages, adding layers for increased capabilities, like AI, blockchain, and AR/VR
  3. The Spatial Web introduces new protocols (HSTP and HSML) to accommodate the growth in technology, enhancing collaboration and interaction in complex network computing

Tesla hit with anti-trust suit over repair restrictions. Also HP is still barring 3rd party ink

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Security Repairability Internet of Things Hardware
  1. Tesla is facing class action lawsuits for limiting third-party repair options for their electric vehicles, which can result in higher costs and longer wait times for repairs.
  2. HP continues to restrict third-party ink access despite facing anti-trust fines, using cybersecurity concerns as an excuse, but impacting customer choice and potentially inflating costs.
  3. Repairability contributes to less waste, longer device usage, and cost savings for consumers. Companies should balance security concerns with providing consumers with fair options for repairs.

The Repair Angle In Wired’s Big McDonalds Ice Cream Expose

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Repair Internet of Things Right-to-repair Tech startups Podcasts
  1. Wired's article on McDonald's ice cream machines highlights the importance of the right to repair.
  2. The investigation revealed how obscure machine errors and lack of access to repair options can lead to unfair business practices by manufacturers.
  3. Jeremy O'Sullivan's experience with ice cream kiosks and Kytch's IoT analytics startup sheds light on challenges in the repair industry.