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This is getting harder and harder, even for devices like dish washers where there is absolutely no need for internet connectivity.


It would be nice to get notified when my dishes are done. We’re it not for weirdly malicious data harvesting I think this would be considered a neat feature.


I agree. I think there are loads of "smart" things that sound super neat in principle. The problem is finding a company who is competent at making software, competent at making hardware, and trustworthy enough to allow to put a tracking device into my home. Those are three small circles without much (any?) overlap.




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