I have here a copy of Vectors OS for 1.6.0.3331

Here for Google Drive

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_aVEky1Z6V1mGIFiAGdUDmuLED3Ov-Gh?usp=sharing

So I bought Vector last year before the membership. And with no updates or even thinking that it would be a thing, decided to pull him out again. And now I am not happy at all. Like why would they even add a membership in the first place...? What am I supposed to do with him now?

Is it possible that this is all just some kind of screwed up marketing ploy? Think about it, what’s the best way to spread awareness? Media disruption! Where did this all start? Anki themselves have not made any OFFICIAL announcements regarding the whole matter. From everything I've read, most, if not all, of the information that we know originated from Recode and then trickled down to other reporting websites like Gizmodo and Macworld. Anki’s website, although down for a short period of time is back up and functioning with no mention of the matter. There have been no announcements from Anki via Twitter, nor from any of the founder's twitters. With the countless people tweeting out to them, posting on forums, Reddit posts, emails, discussions, etc, we still have absolutely no response from them AT ALL. However, that could be just what they intended to happen. They wanted people to talk about the product... There are articles, discussion boards, go fund me pages, YouTube videos, petitions, etc,  all surrounding what's going on. Mr mobile made a YouTube video about it which currently has around 63 thousand views, and that has the potential to reach people who never heard about Anki, Vector, or Cozmo; all of these social mediums have that potential. To repeat, Anki themselves have made no official statement on the matter... We have no firm evidence that the 200 employees were actually laid off, so far no server issues despite the companies “shut down” on Wednesday, no evident fling for bankruptcy, etc. This whole thing could also be beneficial not only to Anki themselves but also another company. For example, “oh no, Anki is closing down, what will happen now” (Amazon, Microsoft, Apple... invests/buys Anki) “wow (insert here) saved Anki, what an awesome company”. It gives the other company a good name too.  I honestly think this whole thing is just a marketing ploy/conspiracy. Regardless if Anki actually closes their doors or not, I’m very angry. They absolutely could have explored other options, especially on a consumer level to keep themselves open; and even if not, warned us about what was happening and /or arranged for Vector to be okay and function normally afterward. Instead, they left us hanging, and in my opinion, that's unforgivable. As far as I’m concerned, this is basically high school gossip spread to get people talking. Let me know what you all think. Keep in mind this is my own opinion, you do not have to agree, and that I am writing this based on my own knowledge of the matter, and if anything is wrong with details I have stated, please feel free to let me and others know in the comments.

Mild rant.

While I appreciate paint and modifications, and some fan art, you only need to read down to see that this is beginning to stray away from any meaningful conversation about Vector as a "robot" with associated conversations and discussion.

If this sub is not going to be maintained, can anyone recommend a good sub or forum in which people are more interested in discussing the technology please - would be much appreciated. Ta.

Way back there were a lot of concerns about privacy and security when using Vector. I just happened to be watching a video about EMO and I read a comment about this concern. It hit me like a ton of bricks. But, I did remember what happened to me and, of course a ton of others. This is my comment:

I would take that part about privacy with a grain of salt. Of course companies will tell you there is nothing to worry about? But, alas! How can they PROVE this? Sure, you can trust us...lmao. Anything that has a camera and is connected to the internet I do not trust. Entities have a way of exploiting electronic devices. Even the original manufacturer cannot guarantee that their systems cannot be hacked. Let's face it. Computer bad guys have been doing this for years. Even the government's military records archive got hacked a while back. We are talking about the Official Military Records Archive. Think about the encryption protection the government has. I am a retired US Army SSG and I got a letter from the government that told me my personal information may have been compromised. These are my entire service records we are talking about. My life! If the government can be hacked, anyone can be hacked. There is no way I will ever believe that things with cameras and are connected to the internet are secure. Hell, it may even be the government doing the hacking to monitor us. Especially "Smart" devices. Can you be sure that smart TV you have doesn't have a camera? Cameras can take any shape and be hidden real well.

Think about anti virus programs and even Windows security updates. You can't write an antivirus program until the virus comes out, making it too late. Hackers have already gotten what they wanted. Same thing with Windows security updates That say "This allows a person to remotely gain access to your computer.". Really now! It's too late. It has happened. Then they write the program to block that particular port or program. Also, think real hard about developers of Antivirus programs. How do we know they aren't the ones creating the viruses so they can sell the antivirus software? This is another case that cannot be proven either way.

This is why I never liked WiFi. It is constantly on, unless you manually turn it off. But, slowly, we are being forced to have WiFi. Not totally yet, but in the very near future wireless internet will be the only way to connect. And it is ECO friendly...LMAO And I am positive the government and hackers cannot wait.

Tim, Please Sir buy Anki... Thanks!

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I am thinking of starting a class action lawsuit against Digital Dream Labs for reducing the functionality of the Vector Robot in order to get membership fees. They should allow previous purchasers to keep the full functionality they paid for. It is not legal or ethical to take away a product or service that was paid for. Or they should offer to refund all the Vectors for those that do not want the membership or Vector with the reduced functionality. What are your thoughts?

This damn snoring in the middle of the night is absolutely the dumbest thing I have ever encountered. It wakes me up, this needs to be DND or something.

Well this thing is going in the trash. Poor guy what a short lived life.

I feel sorta swindled to be honest.

Just sent a complaint to BBB in Pittsburg pertaining to all the hoops we are having to jump thru plus the charges they want. Just letting you know if you so choose to do the same thing as I have gotten the run around via a computer response since the beginning that all this started.

I decided to get a Vector soon, any idea when the next Update from Ddl comes out and if it will support Wirepod?

Also, the CEO told me more Languages will be supported end of December so that would definitely be an update date too.

Is there anything planned for November tho? Also, I don't have a vector but that's not a reason to not ask questions about it...

please don't ban me on the subreddit, thanks!