This is why I go the extra mile to keep iot out of my life. Especially in cars , which is getting hard, but I figure my future cars I'll likely retrofit something old. Newest I'll tolerate is 2014, with no touchscreen.

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[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 days ago

spinning up new tech startup: nah forget it. you don't even have to watch videos

[–] burlemarx@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think that any electromechanical system that does not allow a mechanical override or at least a redundancy are doomed to fail. I don't know why these IOT entrepreneurs don't take in account that software and electronics are faulty systems, ignoring decades of experience in the subject.

[–] jcg@halubilo.social 4 points 3 days ago

Nah I'm an innovator! I'll just innovate a better chip that'll never fail and software that has no bugs!

Proceeds to put Linux on a common SoC and load it with shoddy software from a low paid contractor.

[–] LarmyOfLone@lemm.ee 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (6 children)

The only thing smart I want is a faucet that activates with button OR the knee / foot sensor, and gives water always with a precise programmed temperature and flow.

That and a temperature and timer controlled frying pan.

Well an incinerating toilet that just dries burns my shit using a 340W solar panel would be cool too.

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