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When tech hardware becomes paperweights (basic.bearblog.dev)
submitted 1 month ago by bignose@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Now I have this blood pressure monitor device that doesn't work without a logged in app and is a paperweight. I'm lucky I never invested into their ecosystem of health products. Lesson is no matter how popular a brand is, there is no guarantee they will be around. I've lost all my health data and there is no way to get it back.

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[-] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 2 points 1 month ago

Other than Garmin GPS I don't think I own any devices that require an app to function. Just don't buy this shit.

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