Why hardware needs to go open source
Forget Apple's infamous secrecy: the key to better hardware is unlocking the designs and releasing them open source on the web, according to one tech founder.
The rise of 3D printing led to concerns about copyright infringement spreading from digital goods to physical things, but there's little to be done about such theft -- and much to be won by sharing, according to Wevolver founder Bram Geenan.
"People are still worried about it, but more and more people start to realise that designs are being stolen anyway," said Geenan. "And people are realising that open source adds value… [and] benefitting businesses that collaborate."
By: Nicole Kobie,
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