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Computer & Internet Related Why do Tech companies insist on internet connected "smart" devices?

Computer & Internet Related Discussion

Plateletpheresis

psychoactive shitposter
Remarkable Onion
I don't get it. This incessant need to make simple things like juicers and doorbells "smart" only causes inconvenience at best.

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We live in an age where we're forced to hook our Nespresso machines up to the internet. What the fuck George Clooney this isn't what I signed up for
 
Because people are dumb enough to buy them, unfortunately.


Seriously, imagine being a consoomer over this.
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I wonder how long it'll be until my shoes require internet connection to walk.
 
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