What do they need that for? Every bowser has a file picker/dragndop.
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joyjoy@lemm.ee 1 year ago
It’s because they’re using a chrome only API to interact with USB devices. This used to be a dedicated piece of software. I guess they don’t even want to provide an electron app.
MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 1 year ago
joyjoy@lemm.ee 1 year ago
I see it as them interacting directly with microphones, webcams, and other peripherals.
MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 1 year ago
Every browser manages that too, though.
infeeeee@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Is this an app for recording and editing podcasts? Why do they need usb access for that? On its website it doesn’t says anything about usb.
bigmclargehuge@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Microphones, webcams, capture cards, etc
friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 1 year ago
phx@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
Honestly, I kinda hate the idea of a browser being able to access hardware devices.
ultratiem@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
That’s why no one outside Google wants. Apple said no. Firefox said no. There’s a reason. WebRTC is shit. It leaks too much just for a small convenience.
And yeah, browsers don’t need my USB ports thanks.
This move was what hurt VIA as they moved to the API exclusively. So the only native apps are just electron wrappers 🤷♂️
MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 1 year ago
At the end we have Flash + ActiveX alltogether again.
ilinamorato@lemmy.world 1 year ago
WebRTC and WebUSB are different things. RTC doesn’t provide direct port access, afaik.
TuEstUnePommeDeTerre@midwest.social 1 year ago
That’s their web dev documentation. The official position is no.