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Re:Due to a problem with AWS, many "smart" vacuums or doorbe... by calmworm on Thursday November 26, 2020 @09:01PM (#25224977)
Sinister? I’m not sure I understand. The doorbell doesn’t stop one from entering their home when Amazon servers are down. It also doesn’t stop people from knocking on the door.
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Re:Due to a problem with AWS, many "smart" vacuums or doorbe... by hda2 on Thursday November 26, 2020 @09:28PM (#25225105)
You're missing the Forrest for the tree. What about smart door locks, smart boilers, smart heaters, smart AC thermostats. smart bathrooms, smart fire alarms..?
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Re:Due to a problem with AWS, many "smart" vacuums or doorbe... by jtbayly on Thursday November 26, 2020 @09:40PM (#25225152)
Or the vacuum that starts up exactly 39 minutes after you fall asleep each night.
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