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saaaaaam
I don’t know where you live but a talking pumpkin with a phone inside it would be gone in sixty seconds round here. Even a very old phone.
bryanrasmussen
even though I've just been badmouthing Denmark in another thread, in Denmark it is pretty unlikely to be gone - like less than 1% chance I would say, especially if you just do it for Halloween night which is the only one that it would be important.
jdalgetty
Neat idea but I think the phone would get "jacked" pretty quick. Why not use a bluetooth speaker somewhere nearby instead?
zadikian
This app would work with a Bluetooth speaker that has a mic in it, right?
mplewis
yes, just leave a valuable electronic device in a public space during a high-traffic night and demonstrate to everyone that it is fully functional.
jaqalopes
Lot of haters in this chat but I think this is delightful and I'll definitely try it! We typically sit out on our steps and greet Trick or Treaters in person; I think a talking pumpkin will be a real hit with the kids, and I am quite sure no one will steal it while we are sitting right there!
sykseh
Like it :D now looking to port this to ESP ;)
dakila5
thats how it started out actually! glad you like
e900542
I love and you had me till "gemini key". also. the webside wants web browser persistent access permission to my file system, not sure why that would be necessary.