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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 "SALE" 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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[-] cdf12345@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

You need a smart button pressing device. Something like :

https://amzn.to/40vd8SN

I have not used this personally, but I have a home assistant setup that does operate based on real time energy prices and it’s awesome.

[-] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

Hah, that's a cool solution [no pun intended]

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