July 9th, 2024 | Another AI company wrote us and here’s our response
Jul 10, 2024
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Topics discussed include Google Chrome's restricted API, insecure Wi-Fi on flights, plaintext Wi-Fi passwords sent to US servers by Linksys Velop routers, on-device language models, GDPR rights granted by Xandr at 0%, fast search on object storage with Turbopuffer, DMCA claim dismissal in GitHub Copilot lawsuit, executive accountability at Boeing, and the response to an AI company reaching out.
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Google Chrome's exclusive API access from *.google.com emphasizes tight integration with Google services and browser functionalities.
Innovative hack enables free in-flight internet by manipulating airline systems, highlighting evolving methods for internet access during flights.
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Google's Chrome API Integration with Google's Infrastructure
Chrome's exclusive API access via Google's web infrastructure showcases the tight integration between the browser and Google services. Discussions highlighted how users on platforms like X are early discoverers of niche functionalities, emphasizing performance optimization in video calls while debating the risks of user fingerprinting and favoring Google apps.
Exploiting Airline Network for Free In-flight Internet Access
An inventive hack detailed in the podcast involves manipulating an airline's system to access free internet during flights, evolving from a basic chat tool to a method using AirMiles account fields for internet access. Comments shared experiences with older Kindle models' 3G usage, including tricks with Google Voice and navigating, and discussions on network changes' impact on device practicality.
Security Risks in Lynxie's Velop Routers and Data Privacy Concerns
The podcast examined serious vulnerabilities in Lynxys Velop routers, exposing Wi-Fi passwords transmission as plain text to US servers, increasing susceptibility to cyber attacks. Recommendations included changing credentials through the web interface for security. Commentary extended to privacy concerns around sharing sensitive data with companies like Google and hardware manufacturers, discussing privacy attitudes and challenges posed by IoT devices and vehicle data collection.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on July 9th, 2024.
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(00:35): Google Chrome has an API accesible only from *.google.com Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40918052&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(01:40): PySkyWiFi: Free stupid wi-fi on long-haul flights Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40915082&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:54): Linksys Velop routers send Wi-Fi passwords in plaintext to US servers Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40917312&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:08): MobileLLM: Optimizing Sub-Billion Parameter Language Models for On-Device Use Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40915005&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(05:21): Microsoft's Xandr grants GDPR rights at a rate of 0% Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40913915&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:35): Turbopuffer: Fast search on object storage Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40916786&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(07:47): Judge dismisses DMCA copyright claim in GitHub Copilot suit Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40919253&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(09:03): You Want to Fix Boeing? Prosecute Its Executives Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40915381&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(10:06): Another AI company wrote us and here’s our response Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40917299&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(11:10): HP discontinues online-only LaserJet printers in response to backlash Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40914029&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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