xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier

Title text:

It’s important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.

Transcript:

[A store salesman, Hairy, is showing Cueball a dehumidifier, with a ā€œSALEā€ label on it. Several other unidentified devices, possibly other dehumidifier models, are shown in the store as well.]

Salesman: This dehumidifier model features built-in WiFi for remote updates.
Cueball: Great! That will be really useful if they discover a new kind of water.

Source: https://xkcd.com/3109/

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  • joenforcer@midwest.social
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    13 days ago

    Pet Wirecutter, Midea and Frigidaire both have smart options that have full bucket notifications. It’s baffling that they don’t advertise that feature in their product listings, though.

    • ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.world
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      13 days ago

      Welp if they don’t advertise it I’m not going to buy it. I bought the ā€œdumbā€ Frigidaire because the smart features they list are just turn on and off and fan speed. Why wouldn’t they list full bucket ffs. Oh well time to diy solution it.