Today Google bricked my Chromebook by force-installing a hidden extension
https://cloudisland.nz/@rmi/114219847307106213
#HackerNews #Google #Chromebook #hidden #extension #bricked #force-installation #technews
#bricked
HP avoids monetary damages over bricked printers in class-action settlement
#HackerNews #HP #bricked #printers #classaction #settlement #technology #news #legalupdates
Samsung admits a bad software update has been bricking its soundbars
The speakers now likely need physical repair
Jemand hier mit einer Samsung Soundbar (700er, 800er & 900er Serie)?
Bloß nicht aktualisieren, sonst habt ihr einen teuren Briefbeschwerer
#samsung #bricked #brickeddevices
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Home-Theater/Samsung-Q990D-unresponsive-after-1020-firmware-update/td-p/3168571
38C3: Lawsuits are Temporary [Glory is Forever].
The last year, 37C3 covered how a group of hackers discovered code that allegedly bricked public trains in Poland when they went into service at a competitor’s workshop. This year, the same group is back with tales of success, lawsuits and appearances in the Polish Parliament.
https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-we-ve-not-been-trained-for-this-life-after-the-newag-drm-disclosure
#polish #trains #bricked #it #security #engineer #media #tech #38c3 #news
![You’re not going to believe this, but it’s hilarious.
The short version of the story is that [Mr. Tick], [q3k] and [Redford] became minor stars in Poland, have caused criminal investigations to begin against the train company, and even made the front page of the New York Times. Newag, the train manufacturer in question has opened several lawsuits against them.
The lawsuit alleges the team is infringing on a Newag copyright — by publishing the code that locked the trains, no less! If that’s not enough, Newag goes on to claim that the white hat hackers are defaming the company.](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/113/748/090/391/867/134/original/84d7d8d91799c771.jpeg)
![[ImageSource: media.ccc.de]
What I found fantastically refreshing was how the three take all of this in stride, as the ridiculous but incredibly inconvenient consequences of daring to tell the truth. Along the way they’ve used their platform to speak out for open-sourcing publicly funded code, and the right to repair — not just for consumers but also for large rail companies. They are truly fighting the good fight here, and it’s inspirational to see that they’re doing so with humor and dignity.
If you missed their initial, more technical, talk last year, go check it out on media.ccc.de. And if you ever find yourself in their shoes, don’t be afraid to do the right thing. Just get a good lawyer.](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/113/748/090/438/461/686/original/140ed5e70d50a347.png)
Attention-Worthy Links for December 12th, 2024
#UnitedHealthcare #preparedness #security #C-Suite #copycat #schadenfreude #6.11% #profit-margin #Sweden #Denmark #UK #Korolev #USSR #Goddard #Vostok #V-2 #R-7 #Voskhod #Moxie #Embodied #bricked #right-to-repair #Spotify #D/H #Rubber-Ducky #deuterium #Rosetta
#Journal, Day 1723
Friday, 06 December 2024
Ukraine War: Day 1028
Hamas-Israel War: Day 425
Mass shootings in the USA in 2024: 476
Found Microsoft pulled Windows 11 24H2 update in Windows Update as it was dodgy and bricked computers. #windows11 #24h2 #update #bricked #microsoft
After an hour of disk repairs, Windows 11 reverted and did not install update 24H2 which nearly bricked my Windows desktop. #windows11 #update #bricked #disk #revert #24h2 #error I am creating a Windows 11 USB boot memory stick in case I try again or if I can't login due to disk errors. #bootdisk #usb
On Friday, Nov 15th, we started getting reports of bricked Deye inverters in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Deye has finally issued a response.
#news #bricked #cybersecurity #Deye #offgrid #remoteupdate #SolArk #solarinverter
https://solarboi.com/2024/11/30/deye-addresses-bricked-inverter-controversy/?fsp_sid=31
Deye Addresses Bricked Inverter Controversy
On Friday, Nov 15th, we started getting reports of bricked Deye inverters in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Deye has finally issued a response.
https://solarboi.com/2024/11/30/deye-addresses-bricked-inverter-controversy/
@fefesblogbot: Oopsie. Here's the actual link to the article about how #Fisker managed (according to the article a second time) to make unreliable "software-based cars", go bankrupt, and then leaving nothing but "lawn ornaments" (i.e. non-functioning "cars" due to shut down servers): https://pluralistic.net/2024/10/10/software-based-car/
#FiskerInc #WTF #FAIL #IoT #InternetOfCars #Offline #Brick #Bricked #EV
Faulty #Samsung update leaves owners of #bricked #Galaxy phones with few options
Samsung issued a software update on October 2 that bricked some older Galaxy #smartphones. While Samsung has stopped the update from rolling out further, those with broken phones have received a harsh reminder of the importance of data #backups.
#security
Ah, thank you Manjaro Linux update, for removing the graphics driver from the OS and not replacing it with the latest one. It's not like it's IMPORTANT or anything. #Bricked #Reinstall
evtl. habe ich mir gerade mein #Fairphone3 geziegelsteint?
This morning my #Fairphone3Plus broke down. Without warning it just was #bricked. This is really annoying. I am now using my old phone.
What really bothers me about this is that #Google deliberately sabotages simple #backup solutions.
You either use their #cloud services or you have to setup every single app again by hand!
The most important thing I lost was my podcast playback history, but still...
@tamitha also #ASUS devices tend to get #bricked by #WindowsUpdates and neother ASUS nor #Microsoft feel responsible to address the issue.
My #slimbook #proX yesterday shut down abruptly while I was using it, even if the battery was at 20%. It immediately started blinking the battery led. I tried to long press the power button and also to connect the charger, to no avail... Anyone has any clue of what's happening and how can I solve it? I really need to use the computer. I'd try to disconnect the internal battery, but unfortunately I have no tools and I'm at the mountain, far from any hardware store...
#laptop #mastohelp #bricked #issue #linuxlaptop
#laptop #mastohelp #bricked #issue #linuxlaptop
#chipolo #cardpoint tracker card arrived about 2 years after order. It is the google equivalent of the apple #airtag system. The android phone detects the card (after a few tries and a card reset) but says an update of the card is required to connect the card and please contact manufacturer or words to that effect. Start button does nothing. The update can only be done once the card is connected I think. Catch 22 par excellence. Why do people use #apple. That is why people use apple. #bricked
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