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Re:An Antique Toaster That's Better Than Today’s [video] by detaro on Sunday October 06, 2019 @08:39PM (#21176260)
The Raspberry Pi isn't a great example: You can't make a clone of it, because Broadcom will not sell you the SoC for it.

The parent mentioned 3D printing: I think that's the space were right now this plays out the most. Many designs are open or at least have open components, and people build and sell variations, but brands and brand loyalty are very much a thing.

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