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Mozilla Says New Chip Paves Way for $25 Smartphone(recode.net)
5 points by litwack 13y ago|0 comments
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by litwack 13y ago
I understand that the goal of Firefox OS is to reach the worldwide billions without smartphones, but is it feasible for them to achieve lower handset prices faster than Android given that MediaTek and SpreadTrum SoC-based devices are sellin
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Bunnie Huang on Design for Manufacturing(bunniestudios.com)
5 points by litwack 14y ago|0 comments
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by litwack 14y ago
If you're going to return it, you have 14 calendar days, not a month, as I too initially presumed.
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by litwack 14y ago
It uses a custom UUID for advertising, but other than that it uses standard Bluetooth LE profiles for notification and battery status, so you should be able to do it...
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by litwack 14y ago
We set up our supply chain in the US because it sped up our development and saved us from customs issues and the like, not for jingoistic reasons; we don't have an issue with global manufacturing. I assure you, we will stand behind our prod
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by litwack 14y ago
Exactly right. The Cobra Tag uses traditional Bluetooth, so it has to be recharged every couple of days; we use Bluetooth low energy and a removable battery that lasts 6+ months. They don't support iPhone and we (currently) don't support An
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by litwack 14y ago
Tim: that's our #1 FAQ entry! You can definitely use Hone for anything, we just wanted to focus on keys because it's the clearest use case.
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by litwack 14y ago
My description got eaten - anyway, Hone is a Bluetooth 4.0 low energy device for the iPhone 4S and new iPad that helps you find your keys when they're lost. 6+ month battery life on a single CR2032, 50 meter range, weighs 0.6oz. HN posts in
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Show HN: Hone for iPhone 4S - never lose your keys again(kck.st)
29 points by litwack 14y ago|29 comments