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[-] vodkasolution@feddit.it 43 points 6 months ago

I saw a Bluetooth toothbrush that send reports to your phone on how good you brushed your teeth, like wtf?!

[-] mrfriki@lemmy.world 28 points 6 months ago

It also send reports to they corporate overlords. Most probably anyway.

[-] Atemu@lemmy.ml 16 points 6 months ago

Oh I'm sure your health insurance would love to know the condition of your teeth to increase your rates.

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

Missed cleaning routine detected January 5, 2024: claim denied

[-] HowlsSophie@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

EXACTLY! Hubby has one of those, that function got old pretty quickly.

[-] andrew@lemmy.stuart.fun 8 points 6 months ago

TBH I use that to make sure my kids brush their teeth before the electronics get Internet in the morning.

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

Or to make sure they learn hacking skills. Win or win!

[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Your internet is solar powered?

[-] variants@possumpat.io 4 points 6 months ago

My home assistant picked up my toothbrush, forgot it had that feature*

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

It does seem silly to me as well, but is it really any different from people who want personal data for their sleep habits or exercise habits?

this post was submitted on 20 Apr 2024
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