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xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier
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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/
It's ironic that you can implement all this cool automation for a device but in the end still have to manually lug water to it.
Like how every source of power is still steam since before the industrial revolution.
Just most sources of power. Photovoltaic, wind and hydro aren't steam based.
And your moms power is hip based.
I'm not going to knock her putting them to good use! It's done well by her so far. ๐
That's the spirit!