[HH] hack your smartwatch

[Kurt Keville]

Indeed. Sony's withering assault on their customer base is well documented in places like...
http://blog.makezine.com/2011/02/24/sonys-war-on-makers-hackers-and-innovators/
I don't see that leopard changes it's spots anytime soon... 

On Jun 15, 2013, at 4:32 PM, Tom Metro wrote:

> Ed Frankenberry wrote:
>> Sony is opening up their smartwatch including a "Hacker Guide" and
>> tools for updating the firmware...
> 
> Neat, but Sony has a well earned reputation of being hacker-hostile and
> anti-open standards. (So much so that in the last 5+ years I don't even
> consider Sony when buying electronics.)
> 
> The interesting bit here is that the D-I-Y movement has gotten so hard
> to ignore, that even an organization culturally opposed to it, like
> Sony, has been motivated to cater to that market.
> 
> The wording of the disclaimers still suggests this is something they
> aren't wholeheartedly backing:
> 
>  Please note that by flashing alternative firmware to SmartWatch it
>  will no longer work as intended. You will no longer be able to use
>  SmartConnect or any compatible SmartWatch app available on Google
>  Play.
> 
>  Please note that you may void the warranty of your device and/or any
>  warranty from your operator if you flash alternative firmware to
>  SmartWatch. ... Additionally, due to the modified device software,
>  Sony's repair network will likely have to replace key components
>  before it can properly test, repair and verify your device using our
>  repair tools and software. Consequently, if Sony performs a warranty
>  repair, Sony will likely charge you a significant service fee for the
>  additional costs caused by your modification of the software.
> 
> And it goes on with a bunch more similar disclaimers...
> 
> So a step in the right direction, but I personally wouldn't invest money
> or time into this platform.
> 
> -Tom
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