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Re:The smart home is flailing as a concept by ub99 on Friday August 06, 2021 @04:53PM (#28092616)
That’s not a strong value proposition though. There are many specialized devices for disabled people - doesn’t mean that they offer great value to the able-bodied. Eg a special watch for the blind is a great idea… but not something that would attract many non-blind people.
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Re:The smart home is flailing as a concept by pcwalton on Friday August 06, 2021 @11:53PM (#28095536)
What a strange argument. You might as well say penicillin doesn't have a "strong value proposition" because it doesn't have value until you're sick.
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Re:The smart home is flailing as a concept by whoaisme on Saturday August 07, 2021 @06:59PM (#28102635)
That seems like a poor counter. Everyone gets sick as far as I know not everyone becomes disabled.
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