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1. andix · 1789927567 · focus · HN ↗

   My prediction: they are going to change their name and move a lot of their business to multiple subsidiary with different names. Until nobody notices anymore it's all one company formerly known as Flock.

   1. adamnemecek · 1789927726 · focus · HN ↗

      This is not something you can hide like that, people notice cameras being installed.

      1. dghlsakjg · 1789927862 · focus · HN ↗

         Axon, formerly known as TASER did a reputational name change. Worth mentioning that they are also a flock competitor, but they are not in the headlines anymore.

         1. SoftTalker · 1789928373 · focus · HN ↗

            There have been news stories of localities canceling their Flock contracts and quietly switching to Axon.

            1. Avicebron · 1789929195 · focus · HN ↗

               I think word is spreading about Axon as well, I'm heartened by the amount of pushback surveillance and abuses of privacy are getting.

               1. andix · 1789996013 · focus · HN ↗

                  I think that's why they are going to create many subsidiaries with a lot of different brand names. Until those names can't "spread" anymore, because it's too many different names and they often change.
            2. aaronmdjones · 1789929590 · focus · HN ↗

               Some of their customers have even asked them to redesign their cameras so they don't look like Flock cameras.

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