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Many years ago, when everybody had Nokias with the Bluetooth on, I used to do a similar thing. I created a S60 python script that kept scanning Bluetooth mac a

Many years ago, when everybody had Nokias with the Bluetooth on, I used to do a similar thing. I created a S60 python script that kept scanning Bluetooth mac addresses and link them with the cell tower I was connected to (no GPS yet on mobiles).Then later processed the logs to see if I encountered the same people in different locations and times. And yes, I re-encountered a bunch of Bluetooth mac addresses in different locations. For me it was fascinating at that time :)

FredPret 4y ago
That’s pretty cool; you ran Python on one of those Nokias?!
- victornomad 4y ago
  yeah. Most of the apps were made in C (or C++, I don't remember) or Java. But there was a Python port that was quite awesome to make experiments. This was before the Iphone was launched IIRC and I think it only worked with the Nokia N series.
- FridayoLeary 4y ago
  You can. I still have a working Nokia s60 at home that can run a python script shell.
bentcorner 4y ago
Airguard kind of does this: https://github.com/seemoo-lab/AirGuard https://github.com/seemoo-lab/AirGuard It'll scan for bluetooth trackers in the background (and airpods and iphones) and can give you a per-device history.
Cthulhu_ 4y ago
I believe the Nintendo (3)DS does something similar, but makes it into a gameplay mechanic in supported games, SpotPass and StreetPass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpotPass_and_StreetPass https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpotPass_and_StreetPass > Using the console's background connectivity, a Nintendo 3DS in Sleep Mode can automatically discover other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, establish a connection, and exchange content for mutually played games, all transparently and without requiring any user input. > For example, in Rhythm Heaven Megamix, if the user passes by someone with the same software, they will take on a figure-fighting duel challenge.
- victornomad 4y ago
  ah! really cool! I really love all these types of interactions in apps and games I wish there were more esoteric UIs and tech :)
- qu4z-2 4y ago
  There's also a handful of free games that come with the console, so you're not limited to people who own the same games. There was a puzzle one where you got a random starting piece, and you could copy one piece from each person you passed that they owned. Sometimes you'd go past someone with the entire puzzle, sometimes you'd already have all the pieces someone else did (which is kind of fun in its own right). I miss that there's nothing like that on Switch, but it was not great for the battery life. (actually, on the original DS there was a game called The World Ends With You that implemented this feature at the game level, too. OS-level is a big improvement, but it was still neat there, especially since it gave you a bonus even for passing DSes that didn't hvae the game running)

FredPret 4y ago

That’s pretty cool; you ran Python on one of those Nokias?!

victornomad 4y ago
yeah. Most of the apps were made in C (or C++, I don't remember) or Java. But there was a Python port that was quite awesome to make experiments. This was before the Iphone was launched IIRC and I think it only worked with the Nokia N series.
FridayoLeary 4y ago
You can. I still have a working Nokia s60 at home that can run a python script shell.

bentcorner 4y ago

Airguard kind of does this: https://github.com/seemoo-lab/AirGuard https://github.com/seemoo-lab/AirGuard It'll scan for bluetooth trackers in the background (and airpods and iphones) and can give you a per-device history.

Cthulhu_ 4y ago

I believe the Nintendo (3)DS does something similar, but makes it into a gameplay mechanic in supported games, SpotPass and StreetPass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpotPass_and_StreetPass https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpotPass_and_StreetPass > Using the console's background connectivity, a Nintendo 3DS in Sleep Mode can automatically discover other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, establish a connection, and exchange content for mutually played games, all transparently and without requiring any user input. > For example, in Rhythm Heaven Megamix, if the user passes by someone with the same software, they will take on a figure-fighting duel challenge.

victornomad 4y ago
ah! really cool! I really love all these types of interactions in apps and games I wish there were more esoteric UIs and tech :)
qu4z-2 4y ago
There's also a handful of free games that come with the console, so you're not limited to people who own the same games. There was a puzzle one where you got a random starting piece, and you could copy one piece from each person you passed that they owned. Sometimes you'd go past someone with the entire puzzle, sometimes you'd already have all the pieces someone else did (which is kind of fun in its own right). I miss that there's nothing like that on Switch, but it was not great for the battery life. (actually, on the original DS there was a game called The World Ends With You that implemented this feature at the game level, too. OS-level is a big improvement, but it was still neat there, especially since it gave you a bonus even for passing DSes that didn't hvae the game running)