# Cassette decks have browsers?

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2021-05-24
- Length: 1h 14m
- Episode: 543
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/543-cassette-decks-have-browsers/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the teardown of the Apple AirTag, analyzing its nRF52832 chip, U1 ultra-wideband transceiver, and asset-tracking architecture. They contrast this with Amazon's Sidewalk IoT network, the challenges of EV vehicle-to-load technology, and the complexities of repairing vintage surround sound receivers. The conversation also covers the acquisition of Supply Frame by Siemens, the lack of standardization in EDA library management, and the controversial acquisition of Audacity by Muse.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=0) Introduction and AirTag Teardown
- [6:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=367) AirTag Components and Asset Tracking
- [12:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=755) Amazon Sidewalk and IoT Privacy
- [18:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=1128) Mars Rover Landing and EVs
- [24:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=1459) EV Charging and Repair Shops
- [33:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=1991) Repairing a Surround Sound Receiver
- [48:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=2924) Right to Repair and Audiophile Audio
- [53:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=3225) Supply Frame Acquisition and EDA Libraries
- [1:11:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-05-24-cassette-decks-have-browsers#t=4308) Audacity Acquisition and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Apple (company)
- AirTag (product)
- nRF52832 (chip)
- Tile (company)
- U1 (chip)
- iFixit (company)
- Colin O'Flynn (other)
- nRF91 (chip)
- Jared Wolf (other)
- Maxim (company)
- Sidewalk Labs (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Echo (product)
- AWS (other)
- CNSA (company)
- Tianwen-1 (product)
- Ford (company)
- F-150 (product)
- Hyundai (company)
- Ioniq 5 (product)
- Tesla (company)
- Supply Frame (company)
- Siemens (company)
- FindChips (product)
- Altium (company)
- KiCad (product)
- Jan (other)
- Parts Box (company)
- Keithley (company)
- SVN (tool)
- Tortoise SVN (tool)
- Audacity (product)
- Muse (company)

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- [Ep 311:  AirTag Hack, GPS Rollover, and a Flat-Pack Toaster](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-03-07-ep-311-airtag-hack-gps-rollover-and-a-flat-pack-toaster) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [047 - The Sun, The Moon, The Stars](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2021-05-16-047-the-sun-the-moon-the-stars) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [075 - Teleporting All Over The Timeline](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-08-02-075-teleporting-all-over-the-timeline) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-05-06-the-spark-gap-episode-32) (The Spark Gap)
- [Ep 127: Whippletree Clamps, Sniffing Your Stomach Radio, Multimeter Hum Fix, and C64 Demo; No C64](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2021-07-16-ep-127-whippletree-clamps-sniffing-your-stomach-radio-multimeter-hum-fix-and-c64) (Hackaday Podcast)

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