Startup set to brick $800 kids robot is trying to open source it first

https://reddthat.com/post/31481192

Startup set to brick $800 kids robot is trying to open source it first - Reddthat

Lemmy

This should be a standard requirement for abandoning an internet reliant product (with all IP and internal documentation released and becoming public domain in the event of a bankruptcy, and keys handled by some consumer protection agency capable of facilitating community projects working to unlock them for owners).

But questionable value of the product aside, the fact that they’re making the effort to not be assholes and try to do what it takes to give their costumers’ products the life they can is better than most, so they deserve credit for that.

Electronic products and software should get a “at least supported until” label on the packaging and legally obligated to keep the servers running until that time.

Only if there’s an absolute bare minimum they’re allowed to choose of 5-10 years after the last device is sold.

And even then, I still think they should be required to unlock devices to allow people who want to maintain them themselves.