Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by jameslk on Friday May 22, 2020 @06:32PM
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Why does Weber have their own browser? Or is this one of those embedded browsers in an app? If the latter, why do they need an embedded browser in their app?
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Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by whalesalad on Friday May 22, 2020 @06:36PM
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Have you ever used the kind of application that would be produced by a barbeque grill manufacturer? I am not surprised it has an embedded web browser and this type of misconfiguration in the bundle.
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by jameslk on Friday May 22, 2020 @06:39PM
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No, I usually don't install apps for things like grills, refrigerators, trashcans or other domestic objects since I can't imagine they'd offer me anything obviously beneficial. I'm sure that's why I haven't enjoyed experiences like this.
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by notkaiho on Friday May 22, 2020 @06:42PM
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This. Sure, we can question why these kinds of apps get bundled with "internet of things" devices, but it won't stop until we realise collectively we aren't in fact better off with things listening to every word, reacting to every move, recording everyone passing our house, etc.
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by abakker on Friday May 22, 2020 @06:58PM
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Just makes me think of that Futurama episode where the robotic wash bucket switches bodies with Amy...
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by renewiltord on Friday May 22, 2020 @07:54PM
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Maybe you aren't. I love it. Hasn't hurt me in any way and I've only ever got benefits from it. Honestly, there are lots of companies and some governments I'd be willing to buy a tracking chip from to embed in my body for the right value.
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by Rebelgecko on Friday May 22, 2020 @09:34PM
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I've never used a Bluetooth one, but wireless meat thermometers are super helpful IMO. They mostly use proprietary protocols, but a lot of the 433mhz ones have been reverse engineered
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by missedthecue on Friday May 22, 2020 @06:37PM
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Probably something like a privacy policy or faq that opens the weber website in an embedded browser
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by iamdual on Friday May 22, 2020 @07:00PM
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Probably, not well configured an AndroidManifest.xml is the problem.
Re:I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
by Denvercoder9 on Saturday May 23, 2020 @07:54AM
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It doesn't have its own browser, it's just a misconfigured app that makes Android think its a browser.