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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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[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Do they at least tell you how wet your wifi is?

[-] ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Haha no they don’t which is why I went with one that didn’t have WiFi to save like 20$

this post was submitted on 30 Jun 2025
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