What do they need that for? Every bowser has a file picker/dragndop.
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joyjoy@lemm.ee 7 months 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 7 months ago
joyjoy@lemm.ee 7 months ago
I see it as them interacting directly with microphones, webcams, and other peripherals.
MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 7 months ago
Every browser manages that too, though.
infeeeee@lemm.ee 7 months 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 7 months ago
Microphones, webcams, capture cards, etc
friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 7 months ago
phx@lemmy.ca 7 months ago
Honestly, I kinda hate the idea of a browser being able to access hardware devices.
ultratiem@lemmy.ca 7 months 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 7 months ago
At the end we have Flash + ActiveX alltogether again.
ilinamorato@lemmy.world 7 months ago
WebRTC and WebUSB are different things. RTC doesn’t provide direct port access, afaik.
TuEstUnePommeDeTerre@midwest.social 7 months ago
That’s their web dev documentation. The official position is no.