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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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[-] codesaIat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

"Nobody" like in "SONOS literally bricking its old devices and telling you to buy a new one"? https://www.whathifi.com/news/sonos-explains-why-recycle-mode-bricks-old-speakers

[-] tyler@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

They didn’t brick anything. They gave a button for you to get a discount if you did it yourself

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