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1. abroszka33 · 1790171275 · focus · HN ↗

   I'm starting to hate all smart devices. I love my dumb devices that need no updates, internet or subscription. They just work.

   1. pllbnk · 1790255683 · focus · HN ↗

      They have such absurd functionalities too.

      - You might start a smart dishwasher remotely. But who is going to load it with dishes? And if the dishes are already loaded, why not just set a delayed start?

      - Same with washing machines. Oh, they can also tell me when the detergent is running out, but I will see it during the next washing cycle.

      - A smart oven can prepare warm food before you get back home from work. Assuming you want to keep your food in an oven at room temperature for the entire day.

      1. Izkata · 1790271957 · focus · HN ↗

         Having seen how an electric oven fails, I don't ever want to run it when I'm not at home. The heating element turns into a sparkler and it looks (and sounds) like fireworks.

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