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Cue vendors putting non-replaceable batteries that just happen to run out after 10 years, bricking device, and making effort to fix enough of a hassle most don'

by ilyt 4y ago

Cue vendors putting non-replaceable batteries that just happen to run out after 10 years, bricking device, and making effort to fix enough of a hassle most don't bother... But yeah, would be nice. "No updates - give source code on OSS license + reasonably easy way to flash".

shortcake27 4y ago
The battery issue will probably be legislated first. There are already talks of banning non-user-replaceable batteries in consumer electronics.