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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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[-] cynar@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

Just most sources of power. Photovoltaic, wind and hydro aren't steam based.

[-] TachyonTele@piefed.social -1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

And your moms power is hip based.

[-] cynar@lemmy.world 0 points 4 weeks ago

I'm not going to knock her putting them to good use! It's done well by her so far. ๐Ÿ‘

[-] TachyonTele@piefed.social -1 points 4 weeks ago

That's the spirit!

this post was submitted on 30 Jun 2025
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